Studies and Reports Database

CarShare VT worked on two core tasks designed to advance long-term behavior change and reduce dependence on personal vehicles: (1) Planning and evaluation activities focused on assessing programs and services to identify optimal locations for CarShare VT’s shared vehicles and maximize participation among Burlington area residents. These efforts also included planning activities that supported local and regional transportation demand management (TDM) initiatives and advanced the goals of existing state, municipal, and regional transportation plans; (2) Outreach and education activities built upon CarShare VT’s FY25 UPWP-funded market research, which identified key opportunities and barriers to carsharing adoption. Efforts during FY26 focused on increasing public awareness and understanding of carsharing, with the goals of expanding membership, improving member retention, and encouraging greater use of shared mobility options.

The I-89 Exit 14 Scoping Study evaluated improvements to the Exit 14 interchange area in South Burlington. The interchange area includes four signalized intersections along US 2 Williston Road between Staples Plaza to the west and Dorset Street to the east. The study builds on the preliminary interchange evaluation conducted as part of the I-89 2050 Study. The purpose of the scoping study was to refine previously identified alternatives; investigate other options to address safety, connectivity, and other multimodal issues in the study area; and to engage stakeholders and the public in a process to identify locally preferred alternatives for future improvements.

The Patchen Road Scoping Study examined the Patchen Road corridor from Williston Road to the City of South Burlington / City of Burlington city line. The Study sought to identify alternatives to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for users of all ages and abilities.

The Patchen Road Scoping Study examined the Patchen Road corridor from Williston Road to the City of South Burlington / City of Burlington city line. The Study sought to identify alternatives to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for users of all ages and abilities.

The City of South Burlington's Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is a comprehensive plan detailing the vision, goals, and strategic recommendations designed to advance active transportation across South Burlington. Leveraging insights gained from previous studies, extensive community input, and an in-depth planning process, the ATP focuses on prioritizing and implementing infrastructure and initiatives to create safer and more accessible transportation options for everyone.

The City of South Burlington's Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is a comprehensive plan detailing the vision, goals, and strategic recommendations designed to advance active transportation across South Burlington. Leveraging insights gained from previous studies, extensive community input, and an in-depth planning process, the ATP focuses on prioritizing and implementing infrastructure and initiatives to create safer and more accessible transportation options for everyone.

The Shelburne St Home Ave., and Farrell St Intersection scoping study appendices are here.

The Cities of Burlington and South Burlington in partnership with the CCRPC conducted the intersection scoping study to develop and evaluate alternatives to improve all modes of transportation and enhance the intersection to better serve as a gateway into Burlington.  This study developed short and medium-term alternatives assuming that they will be implemented prior to the completion of construction of the Champlain Parkway segment that connects I-189 to Home Avenue.

With the upcoming construction of the I-89 Exit 14 bicycle-pedestrian bridge in South Burlington, a major impediment to active transportation in the Chittenden County region will be addressed. However, the bridge project is limited to only the bridge and landings and does not include connections to existing and planned active transportation infrastructure. The City of South Burlington initiated the Bike/Pedestrian Bridge over I-89 Connections project to identify priority improvements to connect people and places in the areas surrounding the I-89 bridge. Due to other concurrent studies that addressed most locations in this project, the study concluded by offering conceptual recommendations for further consideration at two sites: Williston Road: Interchange to Jughandle and Quarry Hill/Spear Intersection.

As the City of South Burlington contemplates the phasing of anticipated development and long planned connections through the newly established City Center area, understanding the potential traffic redistribution and transportation infrastructure improvements that may be required is key to planning transportation in the area. An evaluation of the transportation implications of new development and new connector roadways within City Center was conducted to identify transportation infrastructure and investments necessary to support growth in City Center.