Commentary: End Vermont’s draconian vehicle inspection system

If Gov. Phil Scott were sincere in his wish to improve Vermont’s affordability index, he would be wise to direct the Legislature to act with urgency to unwind the state’s draconian vehicle inspection system.

The Current to change six routes in February

The Current will change schedules on six of its 16 routes beginning Monday, Feb. 5, including the Springfield in-town route.

SEVT looks to increase ridership on The Current

The Current, a division of Southeast Vermont Transit that provides public transportation connecting Brattleboro, Springfield, Bellows Falls, Ludlow and the Upper Valley, is trying to find ways to increase ridership following a period of decline.

Bizarre Car of the Week: 1987 Land Rover Defender custom pickup

Built by the Land Rover specialists at D.A.P. Enterprises in Springfield, Vermont, this custom "Sahara" pickup may be the most unique Defender that can be found Stateside.

Springfield park and ride closed for makeover

The popular park-and-ride parking lot at exit 7 off Interstate 91 is getting a $642,000 makeover.

Springfield Restorative Justice Center has bikes for sale

Approximately 40 bicycles for sale. The price per bike is $40, or 20 hours of community service in the bike shop.

Springfield seeking electric vehicle charging station

The Springfield Selectboard authorized a local economic development group to proceed with a grant application that, if successful, would install an electric vehicle charging station in the downtown.

Springfield Transit Map revealed on 'The Simpsons'

The Atlantic reported that Sunday's Simpsons episode showcased just how much the Springfield, Vermont, has grown as of late.

Transportation hearings slated

The Vermont Transportation Board will hold six public hearings this fall to gather public comment about transportation-related issues that face the state.

Vt. gas prices continuing to decline

The price of gasoline is continuing to go down in Vermont.

Video: Mudding in Springfield

A valiant attempt to traverse Springfield's worst driveway.

Springfield schools adopt new busing schedule and starting times

The Springfield School Board has adopted a new bus schedule for the coming year, a two-tiered transportation plan that will separate the older students from the younger ones, said Superintendent Frank Perotti, with the older students heading to school first.

School officials unveil transportation plan

School officials unveiled a possible transportation system for the fall that would eliminate the transfer at the middle school.

The old trolley in action

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New commuter bus route

The Connecticut River Transit and the Marble Valley Regional Transit District have announced a new local commuter route between Bellows Falls, Springfield, Ludlow and Rutland.

CRT to cut bus routes

Not enough riders to meet "performance measures" will mean cutting back on in-town bus routes in Springfield and Windsor by Connecticut River Transit.

Bellows Falls to host transit center

Connecticut River Transit announced Thursday that it had signed a contract to begin construction of a new facility in Bellows Falls in June.

Transit agency plans new hub in Rockingham

Connecticut River Transit has purchased a 41-acre parcel of land in Rockingham for its new $3.6 million public transit center.