The purpose of the Crescent Connector Scoping Study is to develop and evaluate design alternatives for a new local road (Crescent Connector) connecting VT 2A (Park Street) and VT117 (Maple Street) in the Village of Essex Junction. The Crescent Connector will intersect with VT 117 at Railroad Street thus providing access to VT 15 (Main St) as well. The purpose of the Crescent Connector road is to provide additional connectivity in the Village thereby decreasing traffic volumes at the congested Five Corners intersection. It will also provide opportunities for redevelopment in the area by providing access to currently under-developed parcels.