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Burlington Waterfront Infrastructure Study

3.5 MB
Year:
1993
Theme:
Infrastructure, Parking, Transportation
Description:
This study is prepared to provide technical supporting data for conceptual infrastructure improvements (i.e. water sewer, storm drainage, roadways, utlilities, parking) for the downtown Burlington Waterfront. This study supercedes the infrastructure study prepared in 1988. This study has evaluated the existing infrastructure and determined what improvements are necessary to meet the needs of the project. A phasing plan is proposed that will utilize the city planned infrastructure upgrades and a public/private partnership to help apportion costs for the proposed developments.
Consultant:
Dunn Associates Landscape Architects, Stan Clauson Associates Planners, Vanasse Hangen & Brustlin Inc.
Geography:
Burlington

Burlington Waterfront Park Traffic Study

756 kB
Year:
1993
Theme:
Bicycle & Pedestrian, Infrastructure, Rail, Traffic, Transportation
Description:
The Act 250 permit approval for the Burlington Waterfront Park requires that a traffic study be completed to assess the conditions at the College Street railroad crossing. This study documents the summer of 1993 pedestrian and vehicular traffic counts as well as a five year projection of pedestrian and vehicular volumes at the crossing locations. The focus of the study is to evaluate the safety of the College Street railroad crossing.
Consultant:
Dunn Associates Landscape Architects, Stan Clauson Associates Planners, Vanasse Hangen & Brustlin Inc.
Geography:
Burlington

Burlington Waterfront Pedestrian Linkages Study

10 MB
Year:
1993
Theme:
Bicycle & Pedestrian, Infrastructure, Transportation
Description:
The City of Burlington has a lively downtown with the picturesque University of Vermont at the top of the hill. A variety of pedestrian connections with sidewalks and alleyways exist between the University and the central business district. However, the central business district and its neighborhoods to the north are physically separated from the waterfront by a steep escarpment north of College Street. The purpose of this study is to begin to re-integrate the city with its waterfront through pedestrian connections.
Consultant:
Dunn Associates Landscape Architects, Stan Clauson Associates Planners, Vanasse Hangen & Brustlin Inc.
Geography:
Burlington

Feasibility Study of Winooski Main Street Pedestrian Bridge

1.4 MB
Year:
1993
Theme:
Bicycle & Pedestrian, Bridges, Infrastructure, Transportation
Description:
A Study that provides analysis and proposes alternatives for improved pedestrian access around the Main Street Bridge in Winooski, VT.
Consultant:
(none)
Geography:
Burlington, Winooski

Burlington Comprehensive Pedestrian Route Study

4.5 MB
Year:
1993
Theme:
Bicycle & Pedestrian, Infrastructure, Transportation
Description:
The existing pedestrian routes within the City of Burlington have been characterized by traditional sidewalks, several alleyways, and the bikepath along the lake. Presently, there are several areas of conflict that exist on these different routes throughout the city. This study involved identifying these areas of conflict with recommended improvements as well as suggesting additional innerblock connections from the immediate central-business district to the waterfront.
Consultant:
Dunn Associates Landscape Architects, Stan Clauson Associates Planners, Vanasse Hangen & Brustlin Inc.
Geography:
Burlington

Water Shuttle Feasibility Study

4.2 MB
Year:
1993
Theme:
Bicycle & Pedestrian, Traffic, Transit, Transportation
Description:
A feasibility of providing a water shuttle service to communities to the south of Burlington. If shown to be feasible, a waterborne shuttle service could help to alleviate congestion on Route 7 and function to support an intermodal transportation center concept for the Burlington waterfront. In order to undertake this study, the consultants contacted a number of sources for information on present conditions in the Burlington Harbor and areas to the South, and on water shuttle operations which exist in other communities.
Consultant:
Dunn Associates Landscape Architects
Geography:
Burlington

CCPRC Alternative Transportation Plan Maps

4.1 MB
Year:
1993
Theme:
Infrastructure, Municipal Planning, Transportation
Description:
Various maps and memos for the Alternative Transportation Path Plan.
Consultant:
FitzPatrick-Lleweeln Inc.
Geography:
Burlington, Colchester

Burlington Bikepath Survey ~ 1992

9.2 MB
Year:
1992
Theme:
Bicycle & Pedestrian, Infrastructure, Transportation
Description:
This study was the first to examine the benefits and impacts of the Burlington Bikeway and first to closely observe the path users and activities throughout various times in the summer. This report documents the results of a study of the use, benefits, and impacts of the Burlington Bikeway. Data was gathered from mid-June 1992 to late August 1992.
Consultant:
(none)
Geography:
Burlington

Burlington International Airport Study (including 1993 update)

3.4 MB
Year:
1985
Theme:
Aviation, Transportation
Description:
This study covers Airport Governance Alternatives for the Burlington International Airport (BIA), including investigation of selected airports nationwide having various types of governance and the relationship to airport services including conclusions and recommendations.
Consultant:
(none)
Geography:
Burlington, South Burlington