“Rethinking Rural Mobility: When the Best Transportation Is Prevention”

Imagine villages where proximity is power—intentionally planned so people can live, work, and connect without leaving their neighborhood.

In this joint presentation, Rural Community Transportation and the Preservation Trust of Vermont show how integrating housing, services, and social spaces into vibrant community hubs can reduce transit dependence by design. Using real Vermont examples, they’ll explore how aligning transportation planning with historic preservation and smart growth creates healthier, more connected, and more resilient rural communities. Sometimes, the best transportation solution isn’t a vehicle—it’s a vision.