CITIZEN’S GUIDE TO TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

Many people believe they are too far removed from the decision-making process to create real change. But that's not true. Citizens, like you, are an important part of the transportation planning process. In fact, citizens are included as an integral part of regional transportation planning. You may not realize that the opinions of Chittenden County residents make a difference everyday on vital transportation and development planning issues in this area.

For example, citizens who have taken the time to get involved and learn about their community and their region have changed the course of the future of Chittenden County. Input on efforts examining specific transportation corridors, such as the US 7 Corridor from Winooski to Georgia and the VT127 Corridor in Colchester are leading to new thinking on the future of those highways and the northern parts of the County, thinking that will link our development needs and desires more closely to transportation facilities and alternatives than ever before.

The purpose of this guide is to outline the broad picture of regional transportation planning for Chittenden County residents. We hope to familiarize you with the activities of the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) and show you how you can participate as a concerned citizen.