Studies and Reports Database

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.

This study focused on evaluation of traffic signal systems for eleven intersections along the Vermont Route 15 corridor in Winooski, Colchester, and Essex for compliance with current signal design standards and for their ability to support new traffic control technologies. Recommended traffic signal infrastructure improvements were identified and prioritized. Cost estimates for these improvements were also provided.

The focus of this study is the T-shaped intersection of Allen Martin Drive and VT15 /Jericho Road, in Essex, Vermont. The Saxon Hill Industrial Park (SHIP) lies on either side of Allen Martin Drive. The primary study area includes 250 feet from this intersection along each direction of VT15 and Allen Martin Drive. The secondary study area considers the entire SHIP. The scoping study compiled findings of the existing conditions assessment and alternative analysis, documented outcome of the public meetings and presented a preferred alternative and next steps.

The goal of the VT 15 Corridor Study is to develop a comprehensive multi-modal transportation improvement plan (Plan) for the VT 15 corridor from Main Street (“Circulator”) in Winooski through the towns of Colchester and Essex and the Village of Essex Junction, to the border of Essex and Jericho. The Susie Wilson Corridor from VT 15 to VT 2A was also addressed. The Plan presents a long-term vision and goals for the corridor and recommends a number of short, medium and long-term transportation and land use strategies to achieve the vision over time. Transportation strategies developed for the study area address highway, pedestrian, bicycle and public transit modes. Land use, access management and corridor aesthetic strategies were also developed that support the long term vision of the VT 15 corridor. This Plan builds on the numerous planning efforts, development programs and projects that have been initiated over the last several years along the VT 15 Corridor by state, regional and local entities. This final report includes all interim reports prepared throughout this study to: assess the current and future land use and transportation conditions in the study area; develop a vision and goals for the study corridors; and articulate strategies to achieve the vision through a detailed implementation plan.

This study was one of several conducted as part of the CIRC Alternatives process.  It examined traffic alternatives at the intersection and flood resiliency improvements to North Williston Road.

This Plan represents a unified Town/Village bicycle$B!>(Bpedestrian plan that connects the entire community. It assesses the existing network, and identifies and prioritizes future needs so that the Town and Village can pursue implementation opportunities as they arise. This project considers updated design approaches; there have been many recent innovations in bicycle and pedestrian design, many of which may be applicable to the Town and Village and result in a more cost effective and easily implemented network.

The major goal of the Williston-Essex Network Transportation Study (WENTS) is to develop a set of multimodal strategies, policies, and land use strategies that enhance corridor mobility, improve access to major employment and retail centers, minimize congestion, improve safety, support economic development, and enhance environmental quality within the Williston and Essex area.

Appendices for the Williston-Essex Network Transportation Study (WENTS).

The Colchester-Essex Network Transportation Study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of partial Circ construction (segments C-F from VT117 to VT2A) on east-west travel along VT2A and Severance Road/Kellogg Road in Colchester and Essex and the impact of not constructing the remaining Circ segment. The study  evaluated the VT2A, Severance/Kellogg Road and Susie Wilson Road corridors.

This feasibility study evaluated possible sidewalk improvements along VT15 between Stage Road and Essex Way.