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PLEASE NOTE:
All meetings below will be held REMOTELY until further notice. Information about joining remotely is provided with every meeting agenda.
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MAY 5/4, 9:00am: CCRPC Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting 5/4, 11:00am: CCRPC Clean Water Advisory Committee Meeting 5/4, 12:15pm: CCRPC MS-4 Sub-Committee Meeting 5/5, 5:45pm: CCRPC Executive Committee Meeting 5/12, 2:30pm: CCRPC Planning Advisory Committee Meeting 5/19, 6:00pm: CCRPC Board Meeting
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NEW: 2020 ECOS Annual Report Available
The 2020 Annual Report is the seventh edition. In addition to some of the data we report on annually, this year's ECOS Annual Report includes indicators of disparities that have resulted from systemic racism in our nation and community, as well as indicators associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This intentional focus on race, equity, and the COVID-19 pandemic marks the commitment of the ECOS leadership team to address these challenges.
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CCRPC FY21 Annual Work Program
The CCRPC's Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is our annual work program that describes our activities and specifies the deliverables for the next year. The UPWP is the mechanism to implement the strategies for our region outlined in the ECOS Plan and helps municipalities implement their local plans.
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CCRPC Board of Directors FY21 Membership
Bolton: Sharon Murray
Buel's Gore: Garret Mott
Burlington: Andy Montroll
Charlotte: Jim Donovan
Colchester: Jacqueline Murphy
Essex: Jeff Carr
Essex Junction: Dan Kerin
Hinesburg: Michael Bissonette
Huntington: Barbara Elliott
Jericho: Catherine McMains
Milton: Tony Micklus
Richmond: Bard Hill
Shelburne: John Zicconi
St. George: Jeff Pillsbury
So. Burlington: Chris Shaw
Underhill: Vacant
Westford: Allison Hope
Williston: Erik Wells
Winooski: Mike O'Brien (Chair)
FY21 Membership is effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
For more information about the CCRPC Board of Directors, click here.
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CCRPC Staff
Charlie Baker, Executive Director Dan Albrecht, Senior Planner
Pam Brangan, GISP, GIS Data & IT Manager Jason Charest, PE, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Eleni Churchill, Transportation Program Manager Forest Cohen, Senior Business Manager Bryan Davis, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner Marshall Distel, Transportation Planner Chris Dubin, Senior Transportation Planner Christine Forde, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner Amy Irvin Witham, Business Office Manager Regina Mahony, AICP, Planning Program Manager Melanie Needle, Senior Planner Taylor Newton, Senior Planner Sai Sarepalli, PE, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Emma Vaughn, Communications Manager
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Please Note: As of March 16, 2020, CCRPC employees are working remotely and the office is closed to visitors. Please call or email and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
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Good morning,
For over a year, CCRPC has been working with VTrans to develop a comprehensive transportation improvement plan for Interstate 89 through Chittenden County. Thus far, the Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study team has worked closely with a broad and diverse group of stakeholders to assess existing conditions, develop a vision and goals based on community needs, evaluate existing and potential future exits, and solicit input and feedback from the public at each step. Learn more about the project phases and public process here.
Please join us today, Thursday, April 29th at 7:00pm for a virtual public meeting via Zoom to learn more about this project and share your ideas for improvement. You can view the meeting presentation and Zoom details on the project website: envision89.com.
The Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study will address future transportation needs of all users by improving safety, connectivity, and mobility; promoting livable communities and a healthy environment; and investing in the regional economy. The study is evaluating multimodal improvements at Exits 13 and 14 and a possible new interchange at Hinesburg Road ("Exit 12B").
We strongly encourage everyone in and outside Chittenden County to participate as this study continues to move forward so its outcomes incorporate all feedback and meet the needs of all users of this vital transportation corridor and its connecting communities. Please plan to join us at 7:00pm this evening to share your feedback; you can also visit the project website for the latest news and contact us with any questions or comments.
Best regards,
Executive Director, CCRPC
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Our dear colleague and friend, Marty Illick, recently passed away in a boating accident on Lewis Creek in Charlotte. For many years, her unwavering conservation efforts have been an inspiration to countless people and organizations in area communities. She will be greatly missed. Please visit the Lewis Creek Association website for information on where to send condolences or contribute to a fund set up in Marty's honor.
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CCRPC FY22 Annual Work Program (UPWP) Development Underway
The CCRPC is in the process of creating the FY2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), our annual work program that describes our activities and specifies the deliverables for the next year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022). Learn More »
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The deadline for Vermont personal income tax filings for tax year 2020 has been extended from April 15 to May 17 in alignment with the federal due date change announced by the IRS. This extension means taxpayers can file their 2020 Vermont personal income tax, and pay any tax owed, by May 17 without penalties and interest.
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study Updates and Virtual Public Meeting: TODAY, April 29, 7:00pm
Please join us for a public meeting today, Thursday, April 29th at 7:00pm via Zoom to share your thoughts and ideas about Interstate 89. The Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study is a collaborative effort of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Agency of Transportation to develop a comprehensive investment program for the 37 mile I-89 corridor in Chittenden County, Vermont through 2050. Outreach efforts to share this study's findings at each phase of the project and solicit input from stakeholders to inform decision-making have been ongoing. Visit the project website for previous and upcoming public participation opportunities. Learn More »
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Survey: Winooski City Parking Management Plan
Do you live, work, or play in Winooski? Please help us better understand parking habits throughout the City by taking this survey! The survey will be active throughout April pending response rates. Thank you!
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Way To Go! Spring Transportation Challenge May 1-16
Spring is here! Grab your bike, roller blades, or sneakers and join hundreds of Vermonters May 1-16 for the Spring Challenge. This fun two-week challenge is your chance to "Get up and Go" walking, rolling, biking, carpooling and riding the bus for a chance to win great raffle prizes including $50 gift cards to grocery stores, Darn Tough Socks, walk/bike safety gear and our grand prize, a foldable fat tire DJ eBike. Learn More »
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Vermont Virtual Freight Forum: May 6
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is updating the Vermont Freight Plan and concurrently updating the Vermont Rail Plan. These updates are closely related by the importance of freight moved by rail. Help shape the future of freight movement by participating in a Virtual Freight Forum on May 6, 2021 from 4-5:30pm. Learn More »
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Local Motion Webinar: Where Recreation Meets Transportation: May 13
Where does transportation end and recreation begin? This webinar will explore the overlap of transportation and recreation planning, highlighting examples of projects completed here in Vermont. Learn More »
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CATMA Seeks Transportation Data Analyst
The Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association (CATMA) is hiring a Transportation Data Analyst to support the organization's work to promote effective and cost-efficient sustainable transportation options and solutions. Learn More »
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VTrans 2021 VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program - Applications Due June 4
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has issued a grant solicitation for new infrastructure projects that improve access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2020, awards totaled $3 million for construction and planning projects throughout the state. To learn more about the VTrans 2021 grant program and to access the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Guide and Application, visit https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/local-projects/bike-ped. Applications must be received by 1:00 p.m., June 4, 2021. For more information, contact Jon Kaplan at 802-498-4742 or [email protected].
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More Transportation Projects & Updates
For a full list of transportation projects, visit the CCRPC Transportation Advisory Committee website; a full project list is provided in every TAC agenda and is updated regularly. View the latest TAC agenda »
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 1
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Vermont Arts Council Artist Development Grants - Applications Due: May 10
Artist Development Grants support artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist's craft or skills; activities that increase the viability of an artist's business; or for teaching artists, developing the skills necessary to provide instruction in K-12 schools remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn More »
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Application Portal Open
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This commentary from Maura Collins of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency appeared in several news outlets as part of the Vermont Proposition Initiative with the Vermont Council on Rural Development. Since the 1980s the number of middle income Vermonters shrunk by 7% while those with the lowest and highest incomes have grown. "The wealth gap between America's richest and poorest families more than doubled from 1989 to 2016," according to Pew Research. Discussions of inequality often focus on those left behind -- the needs of those experiencing poverty because of lack of access to education, jobs, housing and healthcare. Less often do we name that this also limits those with means because the growing disparity holds our entire economy back and everyone suffers. Learn More »
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 3 & 4
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CCRPC and Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program Offer Roadside Ash Inventory Assistance
CCRPC recently assisted Shelburne's Tree Committee by providing them with this tool to help prioritize ash tree removal along road right of ways. With this dashboard, the Shelburne Tree Committee can view inventoried trees by road, diameter, what is in a road right of way vs. what is in a utility right of way. There are charts which show the condition of the inventoried trees, as well as the breakdown by diameter.
If you have completed a roadside ash inventory, CCRPC can offer similar tools for your municipality. Please email Pam Brangan if you are interested in a dashboard or some other mapping tool to help you with your ash tree work.
If you have not conducted an inventory yet, in partnership with CCRPC, the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program can assist your town in planning for and executing a roadside ash inventory. Contact Joanne Garton to learn more about ash inventory options that help you assess the impact of emerald ash borer on municipally-managed ash trees.
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Vermont RPCs Host a Learning Opportunity with Green Mountain Power: May 4
Learn how GMP can help you and your community save while tackling the two biggest sources of carbon pollution in Vermont: driving and heating. Members of GMP's innovation team are joining us for a webinar on May 4th at from 6-7:30pm. Topics include rebates and other financial incentives on electric vehicles and charging, plus a new program to help businesses, condo associations and other organizations install EV charging easily. Learn More & Register »
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Vermont Urban Community Forestry Program Public Places Awards - Submission Deadline: May 7
This awards program recognizes special public spaces, the corridors that connect them, or networks of public spaces which have been defined or enriched by planning or design, as well as regulations that promote positive public uses and benefits. Submission deadline: May 7, 2021. Learn More »
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Green Mountain Water Environment Association Spring Conference: May 20 & 21
GMWEA's 2021 Spring Meeting & Training Conference will take place virtually on May 20 and 21, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The conference includes five hours of accredited trainings, inspiring speakers, and GMWEA's annual meeting and Service Excellence Awards presentation. Learn More & Register »
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Webinar: Equity in Policy and Practice: Addressing Past Inequities in Planning for the Future: April 30
Join the Maryland Department of Planning and the American Planning Association as Susan Wood, FAICP, Jay Renkens, AICP, and Leigh Anne King, AICP discuss how APA's equity policy guide can be used and then look at how the Charlotte (NC) Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan, scheduled for adoption this summer, is using an equitable growth framework to shape the city's future. Learn More »
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State Offers Free Online Municipal Training For Town Officials and Community Members
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) has launched an online training for municipal officials. Sixteen informative videos, most around 10 minutes long, are intended to help new, and not-so-new, municipal officials learn about ANR's work and the tools available to help communities. While trainings are specifically tailored to municipal officials, any community member who would like to learn more about ANR's work is invited to participate. Learn More »
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Summit on the Future of Vermont: May 26 & 27, 1-5pm
Join the Vermont Council on Rural Development to consider transformational goals and actions for the future of our economy, environment, communities, and people at the Summit on the Future of Vermont. The Summit is a culmination of a year-long effort to gather input from thousands of Vermonters about their vision for the state through this historical moment. In the face of the pandemic, climate change, and social division, there is an opportunity to unite around our shared principles and values, and set a common direction for the future. Join the VCRD on May 26 and 27 to:
- Consider ideas for a Proposition for Vermont's future
- Think with experts and leaders
- Contribute your ideas for action
- Engage in partnership for the future of Vermont
Share your voice and shape action for Vermont's future. Learn More & Register »
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ACCD COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center
To aid Vermonters as we all respond to and recover from the COVID-19 outbreak, ACCD has developed a Recovery Resource Center of available tools including financial assistance programs, unemployment information, and a series of Frequently Asked Questions to help businesses and individuals navigate the resources available in this time of need. Learn More »
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Local Emergency Management Plans Due May 1
All municipal jurisdictions are expected to review and update their Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) annually and to formally readopt them between Town Meeting Day-on the first Tuesday in March-and May 1st. A current Local Emergency Management Plan is also required for municipalities to receive federal preparedness funds and increased state reimbursement through the Emergency Relief and Assistance Fund (ERAF). Please contact Christine Forde with any questions, or visit the LEMP webpage.
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Vermont Alert
VT-ALERT is the state system that notifies Vermonters of emergency situations, weather alerts, road information, and more. Register for a free account at www.vtalert.gov. |
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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The Summer Matters for All Grant Program is now open for applications and will award at least $1.5 million to expand access to summer enrichment opportunities for K-12 youth across Vermont during Summer 2021. Grant awards will be $20,000-$75,000 for programs and camps running June 14, 2021-August 31, 2021. Funds will be distributed through a reimbursement process. Learn More »
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UVM Integrative Health to Host Integrative Pain Management Conference: May 7
UVM Integrative Health, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and UVM Medical Center are co-hosting a conference for the health care community aimed at helping providers understand non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management. Learn More »
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PreventionWorks!VT Prevention Day 2021 Wrap-Up
Prevention Coalition staff, members, leadership (steering committees and boards), youth, and stakeholders came together for Prevention Day 2021. In case you missed it, you can view the advocacy training, the keynote address by Sen. Kesha Ram, and a recording of the Act 164 Panel online. Learn More »
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