Governor Peter Shumlin and Transportation Secretary Brian Searlestoday announced the recipientsof$2.2 millionin federal funds formunicipal grantprojectsunder theTransportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The majority of the funding will be usedforconstructionprojects in Putney, St Albans, Williston, Hyde Park, Cabot, Rutland City, Springfield, Montpelier,Readsboroand North Bennington.
More than 14,000 feet of sidewalkswithcrosswalks, flashing beacons and curb ramps are among the many safety improvements slated for construction. In addition, grant funds will be used to repair the roof of the North Bennington train depot. The program willalsoprovideclose to $100,000in scoping funds forproposedprojects in Wilmington, Burke, Springfield, Hartford, Fair Haven and Killington.
"Modern, safe, and accessible transportation networks support jobs, economic development and healthy, vibrant communities," Shumlin said. ‘These projects make walking and riding an even better way to go. We are committed to building a transportation network that serves all Vermonters.’
‘The Transportation Alternatives Program can provide the final piece of the puzzle that transforms a downtown or connects an important community resource,’ said Transportation Secretary Brian Searles. ‘We are always impressed with the applications we receive and pleased to be able to direct this funding to where it’s needed most.’
The TAP provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-drivers’ access totheir daily needs, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation; safe routes to school projects; and projects for planning, designing, or constructing boulevards and other roadways.
TheTAPcommittee includesrepresentatives fromthe Agency of Transportation,the Agency of Natural Resources, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development ‘ including tourism and historic preservation ‘ the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, the Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies and members of the Vermont House and Senate.
A list of theselectedprojects is attached. To learn more about theTransportation Alternatives Program, visit: http://vtransengineering.vermont.gov/sections/ltf/transportationalternat...
2014 Transportation Alternatives Program Grants
Town of Putney
Construct 1300 ft. of sidewalk on US 5 and Vinegar Lane to Landmark College
$300,000
City of St. Albans
Construct streetscape amenities and 302 ft. of sidewalk and crosswalks on Main Street (US 7) from the north line of Hudson Street to just north of the Hoyt Street intersection
$300,000
Town of Williston
Construct 1325 ft. of sidewalk along Harvest Lane - fills in gap
$203,000
Village of Hyde Park
Construct 1200 ft. of sidewalk on Johnson Street Extension
$69,000
Town of Cabot
Construct 1200 ft. of sidewalk on Main Street (Route 215)
$275,000
City of Rutland
Installation of 3 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and curb ramps
$51,000
Town of Springfield
Construct 2682 ft. of sidewalk and crosswalks on South Street to connect to Union Street to the High School and Howard Dean Education Center
$300,000
City of Montpelier
Construct 2605 ft. of sidewalk on Elm Street, Northfield Street and Towne Hill Road
$248,000
Town of Readsboro
Construct 4016 ft. of sidewalk on Main Street, East Main Street, School Street and Tunnel Street
$300,000
Village of North Bennington
Repair the roof of the North Bennington Train Depot
$74,000
Town of Wilmington
Scoping study for sidewalks on VT 9, VT 100 and South Main Street
$25,000
Town of Burke
Scoping study for improvements for bicycle and pedestrian safety along 0.75 miles of East Darling Hill Road
$12,250
Town of Springfield
Scoping study for sidewalks and crosswalks around the Elm Street Primary School
$15,000
Town of Hartford
Scoping study for providing pedestrian and bicycle accommodation on two roads in West Hartford Village, Route 14 and Quechee West Hartford Road
$14,000
Town of Fair Haven
Scoping study for sidewalks along Mechanic Street from Second Street to Fair Haven Union High School
$15,000
Town of Killington
Scoping study to determine feasibility of constructing a 3000 ft. walkway to connect the existing Killington Road walkway to the Killington Ski Resort
$15,000