Colchester Avenue Corridor Plan Ward 1 NPA Meeting March 10, 2010
Jan 30, 2016
Colchester Avenue Corridor Plan Ward 1 NPA Meeting
March 10, 2010
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Presentation Overview
Project HistoryCorridor Planning Process
Overview Plan Participants and RolesProject GoalsStudy Area TasksParticipation Opportunities
1930s
1950s
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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 RESOLVED that 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
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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”
Corridor Planning Process Overview
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Colchester Avenue Plan Participants and Roles
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
Consultants•Technical Scope
•Facilitate Public Meetings•Prepare Draft and Final Work Products
CCMPO Staff•Technical Expertise
•Data•Contract Admin
General Public
•Verify Issues•Vision & Goals
•Brainstorm Strategies•Comment on Draft Plan
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Committee Members
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
TASK FORCE
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
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Resource Systems Group LandWorks Third Sector Associates
CONSULTANTS
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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 effortsStrengthened and expanded partnershipsAddressed the most pressing needsDid not transfer problems to other areas
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Study Area
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Regional Road and Neighborhood Street
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TASKS
Technical Committee
Task Force Public
1 Project Initiation X X X Study Goals
2 Current Conditions X Existing Issues
3 Future Conditions X X X Future Issues
4 Vision and Goals XCorridor Vision
and Goals
5 Strategy Evaluation X X XPrioritized List of Strategies
6 Implementation Plan XTiming, Costs, Responsibility
7 Prepare Final Plan X X X Final Plan
Stakeholder InvolvementDescriptionTask Outcome
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Public Participation Opportunities
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
TOOLSProject Website
Meeting Publicity
Project Mailing List
Meeting Evaluations
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www.colchesteravenue.org
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NEXT STEPS
Launch web site
Current Conditions Assessment
Public Meeting 1: Issues and Goals