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# Find a Charging Station Near You
## Charging on the road – the network is growing!
With more electric cars on the road, the number of public chargers are growing. Even with range distances constantly improving in the vehicles, when you need to charge on the go, you can make use of Vermont’s network of  (the most per capita in America). Fast chargers and level 1 and 2 chargers are located all over the state in convenient locations.
A major benefit of owning an electric vehicle (EV) is that you can charge it overnight, at home. This is how 90 percent of electric-car charging is done, and it’s as easy as plugging in a cell phone. There are three levels and several types of chargers—some that require the assistance of an electrician, or even permits to install—so be sure to review your options before you purchase a vehicle or charger.
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 219 North Main Street, 4th Floor
 Barre, VT 05641
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# Vermont Train Routes
## Travel by train throughout Vermont and beyond
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Amtrak provides commuter rail travel within Vermont, and long-distance leisure travel to New York and beyond with a nationwide rail system. Skip the traffic, sit back and enjoy the scenery. Some trains even offer special services including bike carry-on, WiFi, a cafe car, pet travel, and more.
**For more information on train service, schedules, and fares please  or call 800-872-7245.**
## Need Services?
## Choose Your Route
Amtrak operates two rail lines out of Vermont, the Vermonter and the Ethan Allen Express. See all of the stops for each rail below, and visit the Amtrak website for the most up-to-date schedules and to purchase tickets.
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  + St. Albans, VT
  + Burlington-Essex Junction, VT
  + Waterbury-Stowe, VT
  + Montpelier-Barre, VT
  + Randolph, VT
  + White River Junction, VT
  + Windsor-Mt. Ascutney, VT
  + Claremont, NH
  + Bellows Falls
  + Brattleboro
  + Amherst, MA
  + Springfield, MA
  + Windosr Locks, CT
  + Hartford, CT
  + Berlin, CT
  + Meriden, CT
  + Wallingford, CT
  + New Haven, CT
  + Bridgeport, CT
  + Stamford, CT
  + New York, NY
  + Newark, NJ
  + Metropark, NJ
  + Trenton, NJ
  + Philadelphia, PA
  + Wilmington, DE
  + Baltimore, MD
  + BWI Marshall Airport, MD
  + New Carrollton, MD
  + Washington, D.C.
  + Burlington, VT
  + Vergennes, VT
  + Middlebury, VT
  + Rutland, VT
  + Castleton, VT
  + Fort Edward-Glens Falls, NY
  + Saratoga Springs, NY
  + Schenectady, NY
  + Albany-Rensselaer, NY
  + Hudson, NY
  + Rhinecliff-Kingston, NY
  + Poughkeepsie, NY
  + Croton-Harmon, NY
  + Yonkers, NY
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  ### Plan Your Trip
  Find rides for your daily commute, to the doctor’s, or even your favorite ski resort. Our trip planner will show you carpools, transit, biking, and walking directions. 
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# Travel Apps
# Vermont Trip Planner
## Helping you get around Vermont
Use Vermont Trip Planner to find rides for your daily commute, to the doctor’s, or even your favorite ski resort.
Don’t want to drive? No problem! Our trip planner will also show you transit, biking, and walking directions.
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### Get Rewarded!
Earn restaurant coupons, retailer discounts and tickets to shows & attractions when you choose greener travel options like carpool, vanpool, bus, bike or telecommute. It’s free and easy to do!
# Track Your Bus
## Tracking your bus is easy and free.
Transit is a real-time bus locator and trip planning app. Get upcoming departure times for nearby lines and plan your trip across multiple routes! It’s a simple, reliable way to make your trip easy and predictable.
### Transit has many features to help you ride the bus in Vermont
* Track where your bus is in real-time
* See bus schedule and arrival times for buses in your area
* Plan routes to find the best way to get to your destination
* Step-by-step directions to your destination, including getting to your bus stop, where to get off or connect, and final walking directions to your destination
## See how it works:
## Download the App
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## Frequently asked questions:
### Can I use Transit to Pay for My Fare?
You cannot use Transit to purchase bus fares. For Green Mountain Transit, you can purchase using 
### What other transportation modes are available on Transit?
You can plan trips with buses, rideshare apps like Uber, and walking.
### What is “GO”?
When you’ve chosen your route and are ready, you can start your trip by tapping “GO”. The app gives you directions based on your location. You’ll see when you need to leave to head to your stop, when your bus is arriving, where to get off or connect, and how to get to your final destination once you exit the bus. You can set the app to send you push notifications as you go along your route. As an added bonus, you’re helping others riders by anonymously sending more accurate location info of the bus you’re riding.
### Do I need to let Transit use my location?
Yes, in order to use the main feature of Transit, you need to allow access to your phone’s location services.
### What if I just want to look at bus schedules?
Transit’s main screen shows nearby lines and your position on the map along with the next departure time at the nearest stop. You can tap any of these lines to see the bus routes on the map, launch a “GO” trip on that line, see the next three arrivals, and view the rest of the schedule.
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# Programs
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# Community Drivers
## Transportation is essential. Vermonters need you.
There is a transportation need in Vermont. Mobility is essential to almost everyone, and there is more demand than ever to help Vermonters get to doctor’s appointments and fulfill other critical necessities. The answer? You and your vehicle. Become a Community Driver through your local transit provider and be a force for change in the lives of your neighbors. Plus, for providing transport to help other Vermonters, you will be eligible to be paid or receive other compensation related to your travel.
### How it works:
Most trips are centered on medical needs, providing access to appointments like dialysis, radiation treatment, physical therapy and more. You may also provide rides to senior centers, affordable food locations, counseling, prevention treatment, or various human services programs. While most appointments are local, others can be as far as Dartmouth or Boston. You can set your own schedule and determine the range of transportation service you are able to provide. Drivers are offered reimbursement at the standard IRS mileage rate for each trip.
## Becoming a Community Driver
Each local provider has more information on becoming a Community Driver, as well as information on Dial-A-Ride services. To ensure the safety and reliability of volunteers, there are a few simple steps to become a Community Driver:
* Select your area below to find the corresponding provider.
* You will have the option to fill out and submit an online application, or you can email an application to the address provided.
* Once your application is processed, you will receive a follow-up email/phone call from your transportation agency to complete the application process.
* To become a Community Driver, you will need to provide a valid driver’s license and auto insurance (with a good driving record), and complete a full background check.
### Select your region to apply
## Community Driver Program Providers
* ### Tri-Valley Transit
  Please fill out and submit the online application form. If you prefer, you may also mail or e-mail the application.
  **Please send the completed application to:**
  Addison County TVT
   297 Creek Road
   Middlebury, VT 05753
  abuxton@trivalleytransit.org
* ### Green Mountain TransitGreen Mountain Transit
  101 Queen City Park Road
   Burlington, VT 05401
  mdonna@ridegmt.com
  Orange/N. Windsor Counties
   1 L Street
   Randolph, VT 05060
  vwild@trivalleytransit.org
* ### MOOver!
  706 Rockingham Road
   Rockingham, VT
   05101
  sara@moover.com
* ### Green Mountain Community Network
  215 Pleasant Street
   Bennington, VT 05201
  jware@greenmtncn.org
* ### Marble Valley Regional Transit District (The Bus)
  158 Spruce Street
   Rutland, VT 05701
  dolores@thebus.com
* ### Rural Community Transportation
  1677 Industrial Parkway
   Lyndonville, VT 05851
  smackay@riderct.org
  cgilbert@ridegmt.com
   Franklin and Grand Isle County Northeast Kingdom Lamoille County Chittenden County Washington County Addison Region Northern Windsor and Orange Counties Rutland County and Manchester (Bennington County) Windham and Southern Windsor Counties Bennington County
## **“Driving as a Volunteer Driver is a great way to give back. It’s low stress, it’s very easy to do, it’s just a win-win situation all the way around.”**
-Bob Smith, Volunteer Driver
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# Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities
## Getting around made easier
Vermont has many options for mobility if you don’t have access to a car or have a condition that can impair your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Whether you need a ride to doctor’s appointments, work, or for personal errands, there’s public transportation options available in cities and towns throughout Vermont. There are many programs that fill gaps in existing transportation services for certain groups like older Vermonters, as well as individuals with disabilities.
Vermont’s Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities Mobility Program plays an important role in transportation services for older adults age 60 and above as well as individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Vermont’s public transit providers serve as regional transportation brokers and work with human service agency partners to coordinate E&D trips together with Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) provided through Medicaid, contracted service with community organizations and institutions, and transportation for the general public.
Find out more about services available to you in your area by contacting your local bus provider, as listed on our 
**Need help finding a ride?**
# Guaranteed Ride Home
## Get home safely when plans change
Knowing that even the best-laid plans can change unexpectedly, Go! Vermont created Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH), a benefit for walkers, bikers, bus riders, vanpoolers, and carpoolers. If you face an unforeseen change of plans such as a work-related or family emergency that prevents you from taking the bus or traveling via your carpool, GRH reimburses travel fees up to $70.
### Here’s how it works:
1. If you cannot travel via your bike, carpool or bus route, use public transportation, a taxi, a ride from a friend or colleague, a rental car or CarShare, and pay for it yourself.
2. Track greener trips with  to use the Guaranteed Ride Home reimbursement program.
3. Send a copy of the original receipt(s), this  and a brief description of the situation to Go! Vermont at GoVermont@vermont.gov.
4. You will be reimbursed up to $70 within approximately six weeks of submitting your claim.
**Eligible Guaranteed Ride Home Requests Include, but are not limited to:**
* + Personal or family emergency
  + Sudden illness of carpool driver or yourself
  + Carpool driver has an emergency
  + Mechanical breakdown of carpool vehicle or bicycle
  + Unexpected emergency overtime
  + Cannot commute home by walking or cycling due to inclement weather.
**Non-Eligible Requests Include, but are not limited to:**
* Prearranged appointments or classes
* Scheduled overtime
* Personal errands
If you have questions about the eligibility of a situation not listed here, please contact (GoVermont@vermont.gov) Go Vermont.
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