Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs 30 Kimball Ave., Suite 206 South Burlington, Vermont t f Chittenden County 2025 Metropolitan Transportation Plan August 2003 Board Update

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Phase I: Defining the Vision and Identifying the Issues & Opportunities Vision & Goals Current Conditions System Performance & Conditions Public Survey County Travel Patterns Policy Briefs Trend Analysis Population and Employment Projections Development Distribution Transportation Performance Financial Projections Issues & Opportunities Phase I Report Approved January 02

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs A Vision for the Future Our transportation system enhances and connects healthy, vibrant communities. It is safe, efficient, multi-modal and accessible to all. It supports economic vitality, and is designed and operated to complement and respect our cherished natural resources and cultural heritage.

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs PHASE II: Address Issues, Pursue Opportunities, Achieve the Vision Develop & Analyze Alternative Plans –A dozen distinct transportation scenarios examined Select & Refine Preferred Plan –Projects and strategies distilled from scenarios, some approved by Board 12/02 Develop Implementation & Funding Strategies –Underway Prepare Draft Plan Adopt Final Plan

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Financial Constraints $ Millions Projected Capital Funds Available ,046 System Preservation Costs- 548 Cost of Committed Projects- 150 Remaining Funds for Other Projects/Strategies= 348

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Phase II: Transportation Strategies –TSM and TDM Efficiency improvements and managing transportation demand –Bike/Pedestrian Combination of shared use paths and on-road facilities –Transit recommendations Higher levels of service to more places with passenger rail included –Circumferential Highway Build this from end to end - Colchester to Williston –Balanced approach to Arterial Roadway and Interstate Highway enhancements Invest in improvements that bring the greatest benefits

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs TDM Component

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs ITS Component

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Bike/Pedestrian Element

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Transit Component

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Circumferential Highway

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Strategy/Project Cost Estimates (millions) EXPECTED AVAILABLE$350 TSM/TDM/ITS $16 Bike/Ped $53 Transit$71 Circ Highway $64 Other Arterial/Freeway Projects $36 –See next slide BALANCE for Freeways/Arterials* $110 –(See Map and table following) * All arterial projects to address bike/ped needs

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Other Arterial/Freeway Projects New I-89 Interchanges at Hinesburg Road in South Burlington and West Milton Road in Milton Full Interchange at Exit 15 in Winooski (pending City review) Airport Drive Extension in South Burlington VT 116 Connector to Marshall Ave.

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Proposed Balance for Arterials/Interstate Expand to 3 Lanes I-89 from Exit 12 to the Planned Circ Interchange in Colchester Reconstruct Interstate Exits 12, 14, and 17 Projects to Address the Most Congested Arterials ( see following map and table)

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Proposed Arterial Projects

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Phase II Public Outreach Winooski Public Meeting Jan Progress Report to Selectboards Jan. and Feb. 02 Alternatives Analysis Workshops 6-02 Revisit to update selectboards & city councils, CCRPC & CCTA Present draft MTP to subcommittees and Board MPO Board MTP Workshop and Public Hearing

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Schedule – What’s Next August 2003Select and Refine Preferred Alternative August 2003Develop Implementation and Financial Strategy Mid September 2003 Draft Plan Ready for Review October 22, 2003Draft Plan Workshop/Public Hearing November or December 2003 Adopt Plan

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Communities working together to meet Chittenden County’s transportation needs Staying Informed Information Available on CCMPO Web site: Questions or Comments: Peter Keating Senior Planner 30 Kimball., Suite 206 South Burlington, VT t ext 232 f