Projects in this topic area include Roadway, Intersection, Active Transportation, and Bridge facilities. These projects are generally selected because municipalities or previous planning studies have identified issues and there is a desire to develop specific solutions. Most studies in this topic area follow the process outlined in the VTrans Project Development Manual (updated in 2017). Specific tasks for each project are anticipated to include evaluating Existing and Future Conditions; preparing the draft Purpose and Need Statement in coordination with the local municipality, other stakeholders, CCRPC, and VTrans (for state facilities); coordinating and facilitating local concerns meetings and alternatives presentation meetings; conducting alternatives analyses including resource impact assessment; and preparing conceptual plans and scoping reports. In addition, public outreach should be done in accordance with the CCRPC’s Public Participation Plan. Technical Assistance studies could include but are not limited to development of transportation impact fees and ordinances, development of municipal Official Maps, capital improvement planning, traffic signal coordination, and safety studies.
