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Colchester Avenue Corridor Plan Ward 1 NPA Meeting

Colchester Avenue Corridor Plan Ward 1 NPA Meeting. March 10, 2010. Presentation Overview. Project History Corridor Planning Process Overview Plan Participants and Roles Project Goals Study Area Tasks Participation Opportunities. 1930s. 1950s. Project History.

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Colchester Avenue Corridor Plan Ward 1 NPA Meeting

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  1. Colchester Avenue Corridor PlanWard 1 NPA Meeting March 10, 2010

  2. Presentation Overview • Project History • Corridor Planning Process Overview • Plan Participants and Roles • Project Goals • Study Area • Tasks • Participation Opportunities 1930s 1950s

  3. Project History • 2004: Colchester Avenue Task Force Established • 2004-2006: Task Force Develops Broad Plan • 2007-2009: Burlington Transportation Plan • 2010: Initiate Colchester Avenue Corridor Plan NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Burlington City Council recognizes the need for a comprehensive and coordinated transportation planning effort for the Colchester Avenue corridor..” (Dec 20, 2004) Burlington Transportation Plan: COMPLETE STREET CONCEPT

  4. Corridor Planning Process Overview • Assessment of issues, needs, and potential solutions • Collaborative • Considers all Modes and Land Use • Develops Vision and Goals • Short and Long Term Solutions • Conceptual and Strategic • Includes implementation Steps Source: “The VT Corridor Management Handbook”

  5. Colchester Avenue Plan Participants and Roles • General Public • Verify Issues • Vision & Goals • Brainstorm Strategies • Comment on Draft Plan • City Council • Accept Plan • City Reviews • DPW & Planning Commission, TEUC • Colchester Avenue • Task Force • Direct overall process • Review and Approve Draft Products • Local knowledge • Assist with Public Outreach • Colchester Avenue • Technical Committee • Provide Expertise and Information • Local knowledge • Review and Quality control • CCMPO Staff • Technical Expertise • Data • Contract Admin • Consultants • Technical Scope • Facilitate Public Meetings • Prepare Draft and Final Work Products

  6. Committee Members TASK FORCE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE • Eleni Churchill, CCMPO (Facilitator) • Bob Penniman, CATMA • Munir Kastic, Burlington Electric Dept • Nicole Losch, DPW Burlington Bike/Ped • Meredith Birkett, CCTA • Steve Bourgeouis, City of Burlington Fire Dept • Dan Bradley, Burlington DPW • Dominic Brodeur, Burlington Police Dept • Chapin Spencer, Local Motion • Steve Palmer, Winooski Public Works • Amy Bell, VTrans • Bruce Nyquist, VTrans • Jason Charest, CCMPO • Bob Penniman, CATMA (Facilitator) • Ed Adrian, City Councilor Ward 1 • Sharon Bushor, City Councilor Ward 1 • Deac Decarreau, City Manager, Winooski • Chris Cole, CCTA • Bryce Jones, President SGA UVM • Munir Kastic, Burlington Electric Dept • Dave Keelty, Fletcher Allen Health Care • Nicole Losch, DPW Burlington Bike/Ped • Wayne Senville, Burlington Planning Commission • Linda Seavey, UVM • Sandrine Thibault, Burlington Planning and Zoning • Sue Parmer, American Red Cross • Meredith Birkett, CCTA • Steve Bourgeouis, City of Burlington Fire Dept • Dan Bradley, Burlington DPW • Dominic Brodeur, Burlington Police Dept • Chapin Spencer, Local Motion CONSULTANTS • Resource Systems Group • LandWorks • Third Sector Associates

  7. Project Goals • This project was successful because it: • WAS IMPLEMENTED • Included practical recommendations that can be implemented in a short time frame • Included visionary recommendations that may take longer to implement, but are worth the effort • Was inclusive – Involve stakeholders and neighbors and ensure public participation • Incorporated previous planning efforts • Strengthened and expanded partnerships • Addressed the most pressing needs • Did not transfer problems to other areas

  8. Study Area

  9. Regional Road and Neighborhood Street

  10. TASKS

  11. NPA Heads up Introduce Study and gather initial comments and concerns Public Meeting 1 – Spring 2010 Introduce Study and gather initial comments and concerns Verify Issues Gather feedback for vision and goals Public Meeting 2 – Early Fall 2010 Strategy Brainstorming Public Meeting 3 Jan-Feb 2011 Present Draft Plan TOOLS Project Website Meeting Publicity Project Mailing List Meeting Evaluations Public Participation Opportunities

  12. www.colchesteravenue.org

  13. NEXT STEPS • Launch web site • Current Conditions Assessment • Public Meeting 1: Issues and Goals

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