Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking public comment on a draft management plan for the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT). The draft plan can be viewed at vtrans.vermont.gov/lvrt and comments can be submitted via email to [email protected] and [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on August 31, 2022.
“We are excited to put this new management plan into action,” said Michele Boomhower, Director of Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development. “This plan is the first step in our work toward a consistent approach and visitor experience for all state-owned rail trails.”
The LVRT management plan seeks to develop a cohesive vision for the trail; identifies long-range strategies for management, maintenance, and operations of the trail; and supports opportunities for community and economic development efforts along the LVRT.
At this time, construction of the LVRT is scheduled to be completed in late 2022. The 93-mile trail will connect 18 communities across five counties in northern Vermont from Swanton to St. Johnsbury. The plan will provide a model rail trail management planning framework for all State-owned rail trails in Vermont, including the Missisquoi Valley, Beebe Spur, and Delaware & Hudson rail trails.
For more information on the management plan and the LVRT project, please visit https://vtrans.vermont.gov/lvrt.
Barre, Vt. – 8.19.2022. Vermont Agency of Transportation vtrans.vermont.gov LVRT VTrans photo.
