The purpose of an alternate transportation path within the Route 15 corridor between Essex Junction and the Lime Kiln Bridge in South Burlington is to provide to all age groups a convenient, accessible pedestrian and bicycle link between the various existing, segmented routes currently used for alternate modes of transportation that are close to or lead into the Route 15 corridor. The Route 15 corridor alternate transportation path is also specifically meant to connect the residential neighborhoods, commercial and industrial developments located in and east ofEssex Junction near the five corners area and the more densely developed urban areas in and around South Burlington, Winooski, Colchester and Burlington.