Monday, May 6, 2013

Introduction

US 7/ Harbor Road/ Falls Road “Scoping” Study

This blog has been created to provide a way for residents and others to offer comments relating to the US 7/ Harbor  Road/ Falls Road “Scoping” Study.  

Scoping studies follow a defined process that includes public involvement, evaluation of alternatives, and selection of a preferred alternative.  

In late 2012, the Town approached the Chittenden Country Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) seeking assistance with the task of identifying improvements that would address traffic congestion at the intersection of US 7-Falls Road-Harbor Road.   

CCRPC responded to the Town’s request by assigning a consulting firm (Stantec) to conduct a Scoping study.  

Stantec is currently investigating alternative solutions to the traffic problems found at the intersection.

Active Alternatives

Alternative improvements currently under active consideration by the consultants have been summarized as follows:  [NOTE: This information has been updated as of September 24, 2013]

•    Strategy 1 –
Intersection Upgrades Only 
•    Strategy 2 –
One-Way Falls Road with Intersection Upgrades
•    Strategy 3 – Right Turns Only from Falls Road with Intersection Upgrades
•    Strategy 4Intersection upgrades without US 7 southbound right turn lane   

The following posts provide links /maps illustrating the various strategies. If you have comments about the strategies or any specific improvement within the strategy, please post it below the appropriate post.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Draft “Scoping” Study Report Released

Stantec has released a draft scoping study report.  This report and the updated intersection improvement alternatives have been discussed recently at public meetings be held on Thursday, September 12, and Tuesday, September 24, at the Shelburne Town offices. A final version of the report will be released after the Selectboard endorses a "preferred alternative," which is anticipated on October 8.

To download the report, click the following link: 
Draft Scoping Study (PDF File)


Note: This file is very large 
 


 

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Strategy 1 Updated

Intersection Upgrades Only Strategy

The individual improvements included within Strategy 1 are depicted on the Plan accessible below. If you comments on the improvements or strategy, please post them below.



Link to Highly Detailed PDF Version of Map

Friday, May 3, 2013

Strategy 2 Updated

One Way Falls Road with Intersection Upgrades Strategy

The individual improvements included within Strategy 2 are depicted on the Plan accessible below. If you comments on the improvements or strategy, please post them below.



 Link to Highly Detailed PDF Version of Map

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Strategy 3 Updated

Right Turn Only from Falls Road with Intersection Upgrades  Strategy

The individual improvements included within Strategy 3 are depicted on the Plan accessible below. If you comments on the improvements or strategy, please post them below.

Link to Highly Detailed PDF Version of Map


Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Strategy 4 Updated

Intersection upgrades without US 7 southbound right turn lanes

The individual improvements included within Strategy 4 are depicted on the Plan accessible below. If you comments on the improvements or strategy, please post them below.



Link to Highly Detailed PDF Version of Map