The I-89 Exit 14 Scoping Study evaluated improvements to the Exit 14 interchange area in South Burlington. The interchange area includes four signalized intersections along US 2 Williston Road between Staples Plaza to the west and Dorset Street to the east. The study builds on the preliminary interchange evaluation conducted as part of the I-89 2050 Study. The purpose of the scoping study was to refine previously identified alternatives; investigate other options to address safety, connectivity, and other multimodal issues in the study area; and to engage stakeholders and the public in a process to identify locally preferred alternatives for future improvements.

The study evaluated the feasibility of constructing pedestrian facilities along East Lakeshore Drive to improve connectivity between residential neighborhoods, Bayside Park, and the existing sidewalk network along Vermont Route 127 (Blakely Road).

The VT 127 Shared Use Path Scoping Study explores opportunities to create a new multimodal connection between North Avenue and the existing VT 127 Shared Use Path in Burlington, VT. The project team developed several alternatives for this connection, guided by ongoing input from the public and key stakeholder groups. Each alternative was evaluated for its alignment with the project’s Purpose and Needs Statement, its potential impacts on natural, cultural, and historic resources, its consistency with regional planning efforts, and its estimated implementation costs. In addition to scoping the new connection, the study also includes two technical memos summarizing a Safety Assessment of the path as it relates to roadway departure crashes from VT 127, and a Path Widening Feasibility Assessment. These recommendations reflect both technical analysis and community priorities for this crucial active transportation facility.

The VT 127 Shared Use Path Scoping Study explores opportunities to create a new multimodal connection between North Avenue and the existing VT 127 Shared Use Path in Burlington, VT. The project team developed several alternatives for this connection, guided by ongoing input from the public and key stakeholder groups. Each alternative was evaluated for its alignment with the project’s Purpose and Needs Statement, its potential impacts on natural, cultural, and historic resources, its consistency with regional planning efforts, and its estimated implementation costs. In addition to scoping the new connection, the study also includes two technical memos summarizing a Safety Assessment of the path as it relates to roadway departure crashes from VT 127, and a Path Widening Feasibility Assessment. These recommendations reflect both technical analysis and community priorities for this crucial active transportation facility.

The intersection of Marshall Avenue and South Brownell Road in the Town of Williston has a traffic signal system showing substantial wear, with a controller and cabinet from a previous generation, non-ADA- compliant pedestrian facilities, poor pavement conditions, and inadequate stormwater management. The Town of Williston, in partnership with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC), conducted an intersection scoping study to develop and evaluate alternatives to improve various modes of transportation and enhance the intersection to better serve the community.

The goal of the Williston Multi-Modal Scoping Study was to build upon the previous 2014 study to identify a design alternative that will improve the pedestrian and cyclist connectivity in the project area to meet the current and future needs of Williston residents.

The Town of Underhill, in collaboration with the CCRPC, conducted the Active Transportation Scoping study to develop and evaluate active transportation alternatives along River Road and Pleasant Valley Road extending nearly a mile from Sand Hill Road to the Underhill Central School. This study also extended a spur to the Town Recreational facilities on Stevensville Road, and a spur to the school entrance, and eventually continuing to Park Street in Underhill Flats.

The Shelburne St Home Ave., and Farrell St Intersection scoping study appendices are here.

The Cities of Burlington and South Burlington in partnership with the CCRPC conducted the intersection scoping study to develop and evaluate alternatives to improve all modes of transportation and enhance the intersection to better serve as a gateway into Burlington.  This study developed short and medium-term alternatives assuming that they will be implemented prior to the completion of construction of the Champlain Parkway segment that connects I-189 to Home Avenue.

Tanglewood Drive, between Cindy Lane and Woodlawn Drive, is a relatively low-volume car-oriented street in the Town of Essex with no accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians. There is also recurring problems with the outlet to the closed drainage system that has resulted in significant erosion near the outlet adjacent to Fern Hollow Road. This study developed alternatives to address the stormwater issues and offer improvements for walking and biking. A preferred alternative was approved by the Essex Selectboard in September 2021.