Studies and Reports Database

The Village of Essex Junction requested the MPO examine the automating a switch between the New England Central Railroad Mainline and the Winooski Branch of the New England Central Railroad, which travels to Burlington. In response to this request, the MPO has examined what it would take to automate the switch and presents the general findings in this report.

In late 1999, Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU), the Town of Hinesburg, and other interested parties initiated a project to explore the potential for integrating public transit and student transit in the CVU School District. This study was undertaken to determine what problems currently exist with public and student transit in the District and to identify issues and opportunities for solving these problems by fully or partially integrating student and new public transit services.

In 1999, IDX implemented a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan that supports a reduction in single-occupancy-vehicle (SOV) commuting trips. The TDM Plan includes: 1. Variable/Flexible Working Hours, 2. Pedestrian Access, 3. Bicycle Facilities, & 4. Bus.

This study examines historic economic and demographic patterns for northwest Vermont in order to forecast population, employment, and housing demand for Chittenden County for the years 2000 through 2035. In order to build the context within which Chittenden County is influenced, the projections for Chittenden County begin with an examination of the economy of the six northwestern counties of Vermont.

The FHWA has established the National ITS Architecture to ensure that ITS investments are compatible and conform to national standards. Further, FHWA has set forth a standard planning process for developing regional ITS deployment plans. The CCMPO ITS Deployment Plan is consistent with the National Architecture.

This technical memorandum summarizes the results of the Mary Street project access and roadway alternatives. The memo describes the approach to the analysis, results, and conclusions regarding each alternative.

This report responds to a Congressional request to evaluate the capital costs associated with a proposed passenger rail route on the western side of the State of Vermont.

This report reviews the 1997 long-range transportation plan by evaluating progress towards satisfying 19 of its sub-goals. For each of these goals, progress is gauged based on an assessment of specific measures and actions. A Progress Indicator describes whether the trend has been positive (+), negative (-) or mixed (+/-). Progress indicators are discussed and summarized by the general planning area.

Identification / Assessment of Potential Locations, Descriptions of existing conditions, Cost estimates, Funding Strategies.

The purpose of this manual is to provide a guide for the municipal planning commission in fulfilling its role and responsibilities as set forth in 24 V.S.A. chapter 117, the Municipal and Regional Planning and Development Act. A major role of the municipal planning commission is to develop the municipal plan. The Planning Manual for Vermont Municipalities provides information that will help the planning commission with this complex task, from designing the planning program to adopting the plan.