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Williston Traffic Signal System Assessment Study

8.3 MB
Year:
2019
Theme:
ITS, Traffic Signal
Description:
This study evaluated traffic signal systems for four intersections along Marshall Avenue in Williston with respect to condition and compliance with current state and federal design standards.  Recommended high-priority, medium-priority and low-priority improvements were identified including probable upgrade cost estimates depending on the existing conditions and functionality of the current signals system.
Consultant:
Stantec
Geography:
Williston

Exit 14 Signal Systems Assessment Study – Lane use Assessment

4.4 MB
Year:
2018
Theme:
ITS, Traffic
Description:
This study is a supplemental to the Exit 14 Signal Systems assessment study to investigate traffic operations at the Williston Road and Dorset Street, Dorset and Kennedy Drive intersections.  This study analyzed traffic operations with an alternative lane use by converting one of the two existing westbound left turn lanes on US 2/Williston Rd. into a third through lane and limit use of the far-right westbound lane to traffic destined to the Holiday Inn or the I-89 northbound ramp, and converting the exclusive northbound right turn lane on Dorset Street into a shared through/right turn lane at the Kennedy Drive intersection.
Consultant:
Stantec
Geography:
South Burlington

Exit 14 Area Signal Systems Assessment Study

10.3 MB
Year:
2018
Theme:
ITS, Traffic, Transportation
Description:
This study evaluated traffic signal equipment  for 13 intersections along US Route 2 and Dorset Street in the vicinity of I-89 Exit 14 in Burlington and South Burlington for compliance with current signal design standards and ability to support new traffic control technologies. The study identified short, medium and long range improvements and developed cost estimates for proposed improvements.
Consultant:
Stantec
Geography:
Burlington, South Burlington

VT Route 15 Traffic Signal Assessment Study

13.3 MB
Year:
2017
Theme:
Corridor, Infrastructure, Intersection, ITS
Description:
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.
Consultant:
Stantec
Geography:
Colchester, Essex, Winooski

Dorset Street Corridor Signals Retiming Study

4 MB
Year:
2017
Theme:
ITS, Traffic Signal
Description:
This study is a part of the Exit 14 Area Signal Systems assessment study which focused on the traffic signal infrastructure assessment.  This study focused on evaluating the existing signal timing plans and developed recommended updated signal timing plans for intersections along Dorset Street in South Burlington. The study corridor includes Dorset Street between Williston Road/US 2 and Kennedy Drive.  The recommended signal timing plans were developed considering commuter peak period traffic volume data.
Consultant:
Stantec
Geography:
South Burlington

Regional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plan

4.3 MB
Year:
2015
Theme:
ITS, Regional Planning, Transportation
Description:
The regional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) plan addresses the expanded realm of ITS in Chittenden County and respond to specific recommendations and requirements needed to bring the MPO into compliance with current ITS program standards set by the Federal Highway Administration for development of architecture and strategic plans, as well as the Federal Transit Administration’s National ITS Architecture Policy on Transit Projects.
Consultant:
Cambridge Systematics Inc.
Geography:
Chittenden County

Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Feasibilty Study

10.3 MB
Year:
2015
Theme:
Corridor, ITS, Traffic, Transportation
Description:
This document is the final report summarizing comparative performance analysis and potential significant improvements in traffic flow using SURTRAC adaptive traffic signal control system along 2 study corridors in Burlington and South Burlington.
Consultant:
(none)
Geography:
Burlington, Chittenden County, South Burlington

Dynamic Message Sign Study

26.8 MB
Year:
2007
Theme:
Infrastructure, ITS, Transportation
Description:
The Vermont Agency of Transportation seeks to develop a comprehensive plan to implement a network of semi-permanent and permanent installations of DMS strategically placed along roadways across the state. These installations would form the backbone of a statewide traveler information system and be supplemented by temporary short term deployments of portable message signs during construction, maintenance or emergency operations. The approach being used to develop the DMS plan has been broken down into four distinct tasks.
Consultant:
Vanasse Hangen & Brustlin Inc.
Geography:
State

Regional Traffic Signal Pre-emption/Priority Standard Evaluation

214.8 kB
Year:
2006
Theme:
Infrastructure, ITS, Safety, Transportation
Description:
This document provides an overview of process and background of the Chittenden County Regional Traffic Signal Pre-emption and Priority Standard Evaluation needed to expidite the movement of fire, emergency medical services, and police vehicles through intersections along congested corridors, reducing emergency response times.
Consultant:
IBI Group
Geography:
Chittenden County

ITS Strategic Deployment Plan For Chittenden County: Final Report

265.7 kB
Year:
2005
Theme:
ITS, Transportation, Western Corridor
Description:
The Strategic Plan recommends specific, project-based initiatives for implementing the Regional ITS Architecture for Chittenden County, which provides an overall logical framework for ITS implementation in the region. This Plan and the Regional ITS Architecture for Chittenden County report, taken together, provide a roadmap for coordinated ITS deployment in the County.
Consultant:
IBI Group
Geography:
Chittenden County