DuBois & King is working with the City of Burlington and leading a consultant team on the development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Action Plan called planBTV Walk Bike. Burlington, already an active bike-able and walk-able community, is continuing the development of world-class bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The City received funding through the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program to complete a study of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and AARP Vermont are providing additional funding for the planning effort.
The master plan will incorporate the community’s vision and goals for walking and biking in Burlington, develop strategies for achieving the vision, and identify specific projects for rapid implementation. The plan will identify: priority corridors and develop a comprehensive walking and biking network that connects Burlington’s residential hubs with the downtown, universities and schools, recreation paths, and adjacent communities; projects and policies that will make walking and biking safe, comfortable, and convenient for all ages, genders, and abilities; and strategies and performance measures that will guide future planning, funding, and implementation of projects.
An initial component of the planning is engaging community participation. The D&K team led public walking and cycling tours through Burlington’s downtown, South End, and North End and held an interactive workshop to gather public input and identify areas of the City that require special attention for walking and biking. Information on the plan and opportunities to provide input are available on the PlanBTV Walk Bike website: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/planbtvwalkbike.
Click on the video below to see a WPTZ news story on the project.
