Reducing automobile dependence in America’s suburbs, small towns, and rural places is a daunting task. But a tiny non-profit organization in Brattleboro, Vermont is offering a glimpse of how it might be done. Launched in 2010 by bike advocacy legend and psychotherapist Dave Cohen, is fomenting an electric-assist bicycle revolution in the Green Mountain State. Forging partnerships with state government, electric utilities, financial institutions and local bike shops, VBike is making e-bikes more accessible, affordable and just plain normal. Dave calls it “car reduction therapy for Vermonters." And as War on Cars co-host Aaron Naparstek discovered while playing softball in Brattleboro this summer, it seems like it's working. Plus: Vermont’s state bird makes a cameo! This episode was sponsored by our friends at . For 20% off of stylish, functional rain gear designed specifically for bicycle commuters, enter coupon code: WARONCARS when you check out. . Rate and review the podcast . Buy a . Check out The War on Cars library at . SHOW NOTES: Learn more about and his organization VBike Solutions: . Brattleboro-Based VBike Is 'Rebooting The Bike' With Electric Assistance via . Dig in to the State of Vermont’s . More on Green Mountain Power’s . This episode was produced by Aaron Naparstek. Editing, sound design and additional production by Ali Lemer. Our music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. Our logo is by Dani Finkel of Crucial D Design. Find us on Twitter: , Aaron Naparstek , Doug Gordon , Sarah Goodyear . Questions, comments or suggestions? Email us:
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