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Burlington South End Multimodal Center Feasibility Study

7 MB
Year:
2022
Theme:
Housing, Parking, Transit, wastewater, zoning
Description:
The City of Burlington has been exploring the possibility of establishing a multimodal transportation facility in the City’s South End for over twenty years. The Burlington South End Multimodal Center Feasibility Study examined the feasibility of a transit center and potential housing at 68 Sears Lane in Burlington, investigated site layout options that tie together the planned uses on both parcels, developed conceptual construction cost estimates, identified potential funding streams for the project, and facilitated stakeholder outreach.
Consultant:
VHB
Geography:
Burlington

Exit 17 Park and Ride: Safety and Operational Analysis Report

2.2 MB
Year:
2021
Theme:
Park and Ride
Description:
This study served as a supplemental scoping evaluation to the Grand Isle County Park & Ride Scoping Study completed by the Northwest RPC and VTrans. The evaluation focused on a traffic and safety analyses of a potential state-owned and operated Park & Ride site at Jasper Mine Road in Colchester (Exit 17). The study also included coordination with Colchester and Milton on this potential Park & Ride.
Consultant:
VHB
Geography:
Colchester

Colchester Avenue: Bikeways, Parking, and Intersection Safety

13.2 MB
Year:
2021
Theme:
Bicycle & Pedestrian, Intersection, Safety
Description:
The Colchester Avenue: Bikeways, Parking, and Intersection Safety Study was conducted in coordination with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, City of Burlington, and an Advisory Committee consisting of community stakeholders. Public meetings and targeted outreach were also conducted to gather input from residents, property owners, and business owners along the corridor. The goal of this study was to identify transformational, long-term improvements along the Colchester Avenue corridor and at the intersection of Colchester Avenue and East Avenue that re-envisions the multimodal gateway corridor following years of incremental change outlined in previous planning and design efforts. The study focused on consistent, multimodal improvements for the one-mile long corridor from the connection with Pearl Street at the intersection of North and South Prospect Streets, east to the Greenmount Cemetery, then north to Barrett Street and the Winooski River crossing. In addition, the study pursued safety improvements for the intersection of Colchester Avenue and East Avenue.
Consultant:
VHB
Geography:
Burlington

Richmond Bridge Street Complete Streets Corridor Study

30.6 MB
Year:
2021
Theme:
Bicycle & Pedestrian, Corridor
Description:
In collaboration with the CCRPC, the Town of Richmond, and the Richmond community, the Bridge Street Complete Streets Corridor Study was conducted to identify and prioritize multimodal improvements along the Bridge Street corridor.
Consultant:
VHB
Geography:
Richmond

Underhill Roadway Safety Analysis: Pleasant Valley Road and Irish Settlement Road

13 MB
Year:
2021
Theme:
Bike, Bike/Ped, Bike/Pedestrian, Safety
Description:
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.
Consultant:
VHB
Geography:
Underhill

Underhill River Road Pavement Assessment – Technical Memorandum

12.5 MB
Year:
2021
Theme:
Geotechnical, Pavement, Paving, Paving Analysis
Description:
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.
Consultant:
VHB
Geography:
Underhill

Williston Road Network Transportation Study – Phase II

73.7 MB
Year:
2017
Theme:
Corridor, Transportation
Description:
The Williston Road Network Transportation Study evaluates the segment of Williston Road between Dorset Street and Hinesburg Road. The Study seeks to understand how the transportation system in South Burlington will be impacted by future land use objectives associated with the City Center development and other proposed projects in South Burlington. The study develops short, medium and long term transportation strategies for meeting the City’s goals for City Center and the surrounding area.
Consultant:
VHB
Geography:
South Burlington