Transportation

From the City of South Burlington:

Over several years the City of South Burlington has increased transportation options to encourage the development of a walkable, sustainable downtown area in the City Center adjacent to the Interstate 89 (I-89) Exit 14. The East-West Alternative Transportation Crossing Project - a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over I-89 - will provide pedestrians and bicyclists a safer and more comfortable crossing of I-89 and remove a significant barrier to biking in the region.

In November 2021, the City of South Burlington received notice that we had been awarded a RAISE grant from the Office of the Secretary of Transportation for $9.76 million dollars to build the project, enabling the City to move forward with design with support from the VTrans Municipal Assistance Services office and FHWA.

For more information: southburlingtonvt.gov/residents/city_center_tif_district/east-west-crossing.php

For more information on the Burlington Public Works Commission and their current procedures and meeting dates, please reference the meeting agendas at burlingtonvt.gov/DPW/Commission/Agendas.

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) hosts a public meeting on the improvement plan for Interstate 89.

From the CCRPC:

"The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is working with the Vermont Agency of Transportation to develop a comprehensive transportation improvement plan for Interstate 89 through Chittenden County. The Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study will address future transportation needs of all users by improving safety, connectivity, and mobility; promoting livable communities and a healthy environment; and investing in the regional economy. The Study is evaluating multimodal improvements at Exits 13 and 14 and a possible new interchange at Hinesburg Road.

This meeting will report on the analysis of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies and alternative modes (transit, bike, pedestrian) to reduce the need for capital improvements on I-89."

For more information, please visit: www.envision89.com

For more information on the Burlington Public Works Commission and their current procedures and meeting dates, please reference the meeting agendas at burlingtonvt.gov/DPW/Commission/Agendas.