TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL
Advocates and providers of mass transit and affordable and energy-efficient
travel options.
Atlantic Northeast Rails and Ports
87 Main St.
Yarmouth, ME
04096
846-3549
c_hardenbergh@juno.com
Chop
Hardenbergh
Twice-monthly publication and e-bulletin dedicated to the
preservation and extension of regional rail and port networks in New England and
Atlantic Canada. Sample copies available when you send your address,
e-address, and phone/fax.
Bicycle Clubs--See Recreation
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
341 Water St. #10, PO Box 5275
Augusta, ME
04332
623-4511
BCME@BikeMaine.org
www.BikeMaine.org
Jeff Miller
We
advocate bicycling safety, education and access. We work to make Maine
accessible and safe for all residents and visitors so they may comfortably and
responsibly bicycle. Promoting bicycling for transportation, health,
recreation, and fun to enhance our communities, environment and economy.
Call for Affiliate Clubs throughout Maine.
Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Portland
c/o Back Bay Bicycle, 333
Forest Ave.
Portland, ME 04101
773-0609
Cheryl
Oliver
Advocates for bicycle transportation issues with a focus on greater
Portland. Emphasizes bicycle awareness and safety for riders.
Citizens for Sensible Transportation
PO Box 910
Wilton, ME
04294
645-9330
tourmaline@east-westhighway.com
www.east-westhighway.com
Pam
Prodan
We support the Sensible Transportation Act, enacted by referendum in
1991, and advocate alternatives to new highway construction.
Community Bicycle Center/Alliance for Transportation Choice
51 Mayo St., PO Box 10625
Portland, ME 04104
409-0601
percybikes77@yahoo.com
http://www.alliancefortransportationchoice.org
Promotes alternative transportation choices in the Greater Portland area and around the state. The Center sponsors classes and clinics for bicycle maintenance and mentoring between youth and adults.
Downeast Rail
PO Box 5494
Augusta, ME 04332
495-3498, 582-2643
n1pnh@powerlink.net
Jack Sutton, Dave
Potter
We formed in 1988 to save former Maine Central RR's "Lower
Road" between Brunswick and Augusta. Now owned by the state, the line is
leased to an active operator. We encourage preservation, enhancement, and
productive use of Maine's rail system by promoting awareness of modern
railroads' economic contributions through outreach and with our maps of New
England's rail system. We have completed restoration of two of three
coaches given to us. We seek members and those interested in all aspects
of railroading.
Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program
State House Station 17
Augusta,
ME 04333
287-2437 Fax: 287-7641
Sponsoring electric vehicle
demonstrations and displays in Maine. Priority given to schools and other
public outreach events. Call for more information.
Friends of Coastal Preservation
PO Box 925
Westport, ME
04578
882-8359
fcp@aol.com
Norma Dreyfus
Committed to
promoting well-planned, sustainable growth along the Maine coast, including
transportation corridors, in a way that preserves Maine's unique coastal
communities and the natural scenic beauty of its coast line.
Independent Transportation Network
90 Bridge St.
Westbrook, ME
04092
854-0505 Fax: 854-1026
info@itninc.org
www.independenttransportationnetwork.org
Consumer-oriented
door-to-door transportation service for seniors and visually impaired
persons. Paid and volunteer drivers, available within 15 miles of
Portland, 24 hours a day. Service beyond Portland area is
anticipated. Fares charged by the mile with discounts for advance planning
and rideshare.
Island Explorer
194 Main St. PO Box 914
Ellsworth, ME
04605
667-5996
Free summer bus service (late June to Labor Day) for
tourists and others throughout Mount Desert Island, saving gas and reducing
pollution. An estimated 200,000 riders in 2000.
Maine Transportation Safety Coalition
PO Box 818
Augusta, ME
04332
Broad-based coalition of government groups, nonprofits, and businesses
to encourage and promote safe transportation in Maine.
Public Transit Services
The following organizations provide free or
reduced-fare transportation within their service area. Enables individuals with
diverse transportation needs to enjoy fuller access to their communities.
Aroostook Regional Transportation
PO Box 552
Presque Isle, ME
04769
764-1290, 800-442-3320 Fax 764-5579
arts@ainop.com
Coastal Transportation
46 Summer St.
Rockland, ME 04841
596-6605,
800-289-6605 Fax 594-2746
Community Concepts Transportation
79 Main St.
Auburn, ME
04210
795-6073 Fax 795-4069
Downeast Transportation
194 Main St., PO Box 914
Ellsworth, ME
04605
667-5796 Fax 667-5796
dti@acadia.net
Kennebec Valley CAP Transportation
97 Water St.
Waterville, ME
04901
859-1564 Fax 872-6747
Penquis CAP Transportation
PO Box 1162
Bangor, ME
04402
973-3686 Fax 973-3699
Regional Transportation Program
127 St John St.
Portland, ME
04102
774-2666, 800-244-0704 Fax 828-8899
The ShuttleBus
PO Box 586
Biddeford, ME 04005
282-5408 Fax
282-0587
zoom@gwi.net
Washington-Hancock CA Transportation
PO Box 280
Milbridge, ME
04658
877-374-8396, 973-3565 Fax 664-2430
lbelfiore@whcacap.org
WCCSA Transportation
9 Field St. #213, PO Box 130
Belfast, ME
04915
338-4769, 800-439-7865 Fax 338-6559
Western Maine CA Transportation
54 Pine St.
Mexico, ME
04257
364-2135, 800-339-9687 Fax 364-5671
pinetree@agate.net
York County CAC Transportation Program
PO Box 72
Sanford, ME
04073
324-5762 ext. 9030 Fax 490-5027
RideShare
233 Oxford St.
Portland, ME 04101
775-7433,
800-281-RIDE
www.ridesharemaine.org
Sponsors car
and van pooling, ride sharing, and bicycle commuting in the Portland/York County
and Augusta areas. The 800 # helps to connect potential ride sharers. Also
sponsors Commute Another Way Day to promote energy-saving travel.
Route One Advocacy Group
1160 Atlantic Highway
Warren, ME 04864
273-3247
stevbee@midcoast.com
Offering alternatives to widening highways, especially US Route One in midcoast Maine. Has encouraged resistance to mindless and unnecessary widening, including tree sitting and other forms of civil disobedience.
SERVAS--See International
Spokes Folks
C/o Ryan Conrad, 8 Howe St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
782-3604
rconrad2@bates.edu
Promoting bicycling as an inexpensive, environmental, self-sufficient form of transportation plus free or cheap bikes, parts, and maintenance to the community.
Trainriders Northeast
PO Box
4869
Portland, ME 04112
879-7245
We formed in 1989 as a
nonprofit volunteer organization to be involved in bringing AMTRAK to Maine and
expanding existing service to other parts of New England. Membership
organization. Please call for further information.
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