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SHELBURNE GATEWAY STUDY PREPARED FOR: TOWN OF SHELBURNE & CHITTENDEN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

About Shelburne Gateway Pedestrian Safety and Mobility Study • Initiated due to conditions found south of the village along US 7, an area some refer to as the Shelburne Gateway.  Walking along US 7 to access public transit  Crossings between Fiddlehead and Shelburne Vineyard

An Area in Transition • Significant growth in area over past 25 years has changed travel patterns. • Transportation infrastructure has not been updated.

Project Timeline September November December February October January August March April April June June May May July Project Kickoff Local Concerns Landowners Charrette Public Meeting Cost and Feasibility Project Committee Final Meeting / Report

Tonight’s Meeting • Overview of study • Alternatives • Next Steps  Short term  Long Term  Ask Board to endorse Recommended Preferred Alternative

Project Alternatives A. Shared use path – along US 7 and on private property B. On-road sidewalk – east side from intersection to Motel

Issues and Deciding Factors A. Shared use path • Requires cooperation and support of landowners • Provides most direct connection to primary destinations B. On-road sidewalk • Wetlands and high fluvial erosion stream • Longer distance to walk along high speed/traffic roadway

Recommended Preferred Alternative

Segment 1 • Connect existing sidewalks to Shelburne Green and Folino’s Pizza • Shared use path to bicycle rest area and vineyard • Crossing between Vineyard & Folino’s Pizza

Median Refuge • Reduce crashes by 40%!

Maintenance of Median Refuges • VTrans will require town to maintain median landscaping or surface. • “District doesn't want raised islands installed on road, they cause multiple maintenance issues. We try and eliminate existing ones when we can .” • “Will have concerns about median and winter maintenance”

Segment 2 • Paved Shared Use Path with Solar Lighting • Requirements:  Easement from landowners  Maintenance agreement with landowners  Act 250 and town permit amendments  Permit to work in wetlands buffer

Amenities seating, lighting, bike racks

Segment 3 • Change travel lane configuration at South Park • Median refuge at crossing for safety

Construction Cost by Segment Phase Facility Type Length (ft) Unit Cost Construction Cost Segment 1: Intersection to Graham Way Sidewalk gap: Ockert to Shelburne Green 1 Sidewalk with 180 $ 180 $ 32,400 curb/buffer Route 7: Graham Way to Fiddlehead/Folinos 1 Shared Use Path (paved) 147 $ 280 $ 41,160 Graham Way: Shelburne Green to Route 7 1 Sidewalk with 477 $ 200 $ 95,400 curb/buffer Route 7: Bostwick Rd to Vineyard 2 Shared Use Path (paved) 1,173 $ 250 $ 293,250 Pedestrian Crossing: Folinos - Vineyard 1 Median Refuge 1 $ 28,000 $ 28,000 Segment 2: Graham Way to S. Park Road Shared-Use Path: Teddy Bear 'circle' to 1 Shared Use Path (paved) 1,725 $ 290 $ 500,250 Graham Way Segment 3: S. Park Road to Ridgefield Road Route 7: South Park Rd to Ridgefield 3 Shared Use Path (paved) 825 $ 260 $ 214,500 Route 7 Crossing at South Park Rd 3 Median Refuge 1 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 S. Park Road: US 7 to Teddy Bear 'circle' 1 Shared Use Path (paved) 553 $ 240 $ 132,720

Project Costs by Phase Construction Project Construction Project Phase Costs Contingency Development Engineering Management TOTAL COST Phase 1 $ 829,931 $ 82,993 $ 207,483 $ 124,490 $ 82,993 $ 1,327,890 Phase 2 $ 293,252 $ 29,325 $ 73,313 $ 43,988 $ 29,325 $ 469,203 Phase 3 $ 274,503 $ 27,450 $ 68,626 $ 41,175 $ 27,450 $ 439,205 Total $ 1,397,686 $ 2,236,298

Short Term Action Steps • Request speed limit change • Install radar feedback sign to reinforce lower posted speed • Consider VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Funding for phase 1

Longer term: Town Takeover? • VTrans encourages communities with state highways through their village center to consider reclassification of the state highway to a class 1 town highway. • With the proposed design, this is an appropriate topic for the Town to consider. • Several reclassification scenarios were analyzed.

State vs Town Responsibilities State Highway Class 1 Town Highway Item Town VTrans Town VTrans Traffic Signal Maintenance   Street Lights-Pedestrian   Street Lights-Highway Safety   Maintenance and Repair of Bridges/Culverts   Sidewalks   Striping* – Centerline   Striping* – Stop bars   Striping* – Edge lines   Striping* – on-street parking   Striping* – Crosswalks on Side Streets   Striping* – Crosswalks across State Highway   Plowing – Travel Lanes   Plowing – on-street parking   Plowing – sidewalks   Pavement – Major Resurfacing   Pavement – Patching and crack sealing   Stormwater – Management and Compliance   Stormwater – Maintaining and cleaning   Replacing or Repairing Signs  

Responsibilities shift to town Stay with VTrans • • Traffic Signal Maintenance Resurfacing of pavement • • Street lights (electric bill, 90% of cost for Major Bridge maintenance) rehabilitation or replacements • Maintenance and repair of bridges and culverts • Pavement markings: stop bars, crosswalks, edge lines • Plowing of travel lanes • Pavement patching and sealing • Stormwater maintenance and compliance • Sign repair/replacements

Potential Cost • Depends highly on:  electricity, signal maintenance costs  Town maintenance costs and practices Net Cost to Scenario Total Revenue Total Costs Town A Village Designated Boundary to Ridgefield Rd $ 20,854 $ 22,144 $ 1,290 B Jughandle to Ridgefield Rd $ 27,463 $ 32,761 $ 5,298 C South Burlington City Line to Ridgefield Rd $ 72,076 $ 79,965 $ 7,889

Why? • Town has greater control of design and management of the road  Speed limits  Crosswalk locations and treatments  Traffic signal installation  Lane and shoulder widths  On-street parking/meters  Street tree planting  Traffic calming/curb extensions  Full control of access permitting  Advantages for municipally owned utilities

THANK YOU! Questions?