Studies and Reports Database

The three contiguous communities of Cambridge, Underhill, and Jericho are seeking to develop a comprehensive “alternative” transportation system (i.e. one that does not rely heavily on single-occupancy auto) to serve their residents. This area has come to be called the “Tri-Town” area. The purpose of this study is to examine the range of possibilities for accomplishing this including various modes and services, organizational and administrative structures, and funding. It is intended that the results be relevant not only to the Tri-Town area but also for other rural portions of the GMT region.

The safety review presented in this report includes two roadways in Underhill, VT being considered as designated bicycle routes. These roadways are the entire length of Irish Settlement Road and a segment of Pleasant Valley Road. These two roads serve as potential bicycle route connections between Underhill Center and Vermont Route 15 in Cambridge, VT, a popular cycling route in the state.

VHB has assessed the pavement condition along River Road in Underhill. River Road is a major collector extending from VT Route 15 to the west to Range Road to the east. The study area consists of the portion of the road in Underhill which extends from Park Street to Range Road. The existing physical infrastructure, natural and cultural resources, stormwater drainage issues within the study area have been noted. VHB’s subconsultant (Sanborn Head) has conducted geotechnical borings of the existing pavement.

This 2013 report examined potential sites for park and ride facilities as part of the planning for the start of CCTA's Jeffersonville Commuter.  Sites from Essex northeast to Jeffersonville were identified and analyzed.

The intent of this report is to present the data collected, evaluations, analyses, designs, and cost estimates for subwatersheds in Underhill under a contract between the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and Watershed Consulting Associates, LLC. Funding for the project was provided by a Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Clean Water Fund grant. The plan presented is intended to provide the watershed’s stakeholders a means by which to identify and prioritize future stormwater management efforts. This planning study presents a recommended collection of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that would address specific concerns that have been raised for these areas. In particular, there is great need to reduce stormwater impacts including phosphorus and sediment from stormwater runoff to receiving waters within the Town and the greater Lake Champlain Basin in light of future regulation under the Lake Champlain Total Maximum Daily Load requirements. Although there are other BMP strategies that could be implemented in the watershed, these are the sites and practices that project stakeholders believe will have the greatest impact and probability of implementation. These practices do not represent a regulatory obligation, nor is any property owner within the watershed obligated to implement them. This stormwater master plan, and therefore its resultant strategies, will be one of the actions in the Lamoille Tactical Basin Plan. This will put the BMP strategies in queue for state funding for implementation.

This study evaluated the posted speed limit and travel conditions on Pleasant Valley Road between Mountain Road and Harvey Road; and presented findings and recommendations to the Town.

This study updates the 2007 Route 15 Sidewalk Study to identify any changes in the project area and to propose enhancements for walking and biking north of Underhill Flats that would contribute to the existing sidewalk network and promote connectivity.

The Route 15 Corridor is the stretch of land 8 miles long and several miles wide between Essex Junction and Burlington that runs along Route 15 in Chittenden County. In this historic area are Fanny Allen Hospital, now part of the Fletcher Allen Health Care System, St. Michaels College, and the picturesque Fort Ethan Allen (now a vibrant mixed-use area with housing and commercial development), The Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Camp Johnson, Vermonts richest farmlands in the Intervale, and the protected land of the Winooski Valley Park District. At either end, the corridor connects two major economic centers, the IBM Essex Junction facility and the City of Burlington. The following corridorwide and local reports delve into the many aspects of the corridor future, from rail implementation, TOD, Market, and Alternatives analysis, Modelling, et al.

The location of this RSAR was on River Road from about the start of the 30 mph speed limit zone west of the Sand Hill Road intersection to the bridge east of the intersection and includes the north approach on Sand Hill Road.

A feasibility study for sidewalk improvements along Park Street and VT Route 15 from Park Street to Meadow Lane. The pre-existing sidewalk that extends along the east side of VT Route 15 between Park Street and the fire station was in very poor condition and needs to be replaced. In addition to evaluating the replacement of this existing sidewalk, the Selectboard requested an evaluation of new sidewalk installation from the fire station to Meadow Lane.