1.01 Agency Administration – 100% Complete [Staff Manager: Bill Knight]

• Board meeting held June 15, 2005. Major items included the following:
• Warned for Public Hearing on the FY 2006-2008 TIP
• Approved three applications for the new sidewalk program
• Elected new officers, but will elect remaining Executive Committee members in July
• Chair – Bob Penniman
• Vice-Chair – Mike O’Brien
• Secretary-Treasurer – Jeff Carr
• Approved signing a contract with Bill Knight as Executive Director
• The Executive Committee met on June 1 st.

1 .02 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – 100% Complete [Staff Manager: Peter Keating]

• The TAC met on June 7 and recommended awards for the sidewalk grant program, recommended a public hearing on the FY06 TIP and received an update on the signal optimization RFP.

1.03 Training and Staff Development – [All staff] 100% Complete

• No work undertaken or scheduled.

Note: The following breakdown is by CCRPC Work Program Elements

2.1.1 Identify Needed Regional Plan Improvements - 100% Complete

·        Solicited, received, and assessed feedback from municipalities, regional partner organizations, and the public on needed improvements to the 2001 Regional Plan.

2.1.2 Initial Draft 2006 Regional Plan – 100% Complete

·        Prepared Initial Draft for Commission review in June.

2.7.1   Open Space Plan Phase II - 82% Complete

·        No progress to report this month.

2.1.1 Regional Build-out Analysis - 1% Complete

·        Staff developed a graphical diagram depicting the flow of data from one process to another to follow as a visual guide when performing the regional build-out analysis.

2.1.2 Decision Support System - 1% Complete

·        Staff explored the build-out/ forecasting capabilities of the software.

2.2.1 Culvert Inventory - 5% Complete

·        Communicating with Public Works departments to assist in the transition to using AssetGIS

2.2.4 Storm water Planning - 0% Complete

·        No work undertaken or scheduled.

2.2.5 Data Update and Maintenance -15% Complete

·        Updated GIS data library with various new data layers from Burlington and Hinesburg. 

·        Developed South Burlington sidewalk data for CCMPO.

3.3.2 Coordination & Assistance with 2025 Metropolitan Transportation Planning and other MPO tasks – 75% Complete

·        Produced various maps requested by CCMPO staff.

·        Executive Director and Senior Planner continue working cooperatively with Berger group & VTRANS on CIRC-Williston EIS.

3.3.4 Land Use-Transportation DSS Planning – 5% Complete.

●          No work undertaken or scheduled.

3.6.1 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy - 100% Complete

·        The CEDS was submitted to EDA on June1st.  

4.2.0 Route 15 Corridor Improvement Plan - 10% Complete

·        No work scheduled or undertaken.

4.1.3 GIS Modeling in Municipal Planning - 10% Complete. 

·        Staff has presented and provided the new St. George Planning Commission membership with build-out results under their current zoning by-laws.  The Planning Commission will use the build-out results to guide the re-write of their town plan.  Staff began work on a build-out for Milton’s downtown district, but the Milton town planner put a hold on the project. 

2.02  Regional Comprehensive Planning – CCMPO – 10% Complete

·        Continued participation in Regional Plan update discussions with the RPC’s Plan Review and Update Committee

3.01.1 Public Transit Planning by CCTA http://www.cctaride.org/ [Staff Manager: Peter Keating]

3.01.11 Ridecheck – 100 % Complete

1        Used system to generate reports to support Williston Funding Requests.

2.      Used System to generate ridership information on the UMall/Airport route for marketing.

3.   Used system to determine ridership for Job Access Reverse Commute reports and billing.

4.   Used system to evaluate South Meadows and Ledgwood Ridership

5.      Completed ride checks of South Meadows and Ledgewood

6.      Used system to generate data on South End/Shelburne ridership along S. Union Street

             3.01.12 System-wide Time Point Analysis – 100% Completed

1.      Recommendations on Shelburne route based on GPS Sampling were implemented in February 2005.

2.      Completed system-wide on time departure time analysis using data from 15 months.

            3.01.13 Rider Surveys – 100% Complete

1.      Analyzed State employee commuter survey.

2.      Surveyed Lakeside and Ledgewood riders to determine transfer and other ridership patterns.

 

3.01.14 Service and Operations Planning - 100% complete

1.   Implemented changes to CATMA schedule.

2.   Eliminated seldom used stop on Burlington-Montpelier Link express.

3.   Analyzed all CCTA routes by industry productivity indicators.

4.   Instituted commuter service on Route 100 to meet Montpelier to Burlington Link Express.

5.   Developed plan to minimize system-wide disruption due to construction impacts on Shelburne Road.

6.   Began planning Franklin to Chittenden commuter routes:

·        Finalizing Park and Ride Agreements

·        Completed public hearings

7.   Completed grant application for FY06 Chittenden County route enhancements.

8.   Made changes to Middlebury Link to better accommodate reverse commuting.

9.      Held meetings of Chittenden County Elders and Disability Transportation Committee.

10.  Worked with Chittenden County Elders and Disability Transportation Committee to determine needs and funding request for FY 06. Submitted grant application on behalf of committee.

11.  Participating on the Colchester Ave. Ad Hoc Committee—attending regular committee meetings and discussion sessions

12.  Studying potential adjustments and improvements to the Lakeside/Ledgewood and Lakeside/South Meadows routes.

 

3.01.15 ITS Applications - 100% Complete

1.   Wrote task order for consultant to assist with Route 15 ITS project.

2.   Working on update of ITS RFP for Route 15 due to changed consultant requirements and changes in immediate scope to include just signal interconnect, coordination and retiming (as needed) as well as emergency vehicle pre-emption and transit priority capability.

·        Waiting on regional decision for signal priority standard.

3.   Completed draft of FY04 ITS Grant.

·        Sent draft to MPO and other transportation staff for review.

4.   Transit scheduling software.

·        Awarded contract with vendor

                  5.   ITS Plans

·     Working with MPO on Regional ITS plan.

·     Working with VTrans on Statewide ITS architecture.

·     Wrote CCTA elements for statewide architecture.

         3.01.16 Passenger Shelters - 100% Complete

1.   Planning FY06 shelters.

2.   Sites selected using ridership data from FY04 ridecheck to determine need.

3.   Work on right of way and exact locations.

3.01.17 Market Research and Data Collection - 100% Complete

1    National Transit Database project complete.

2.   Ridecheck data being balanced and provided to MPO modeling consultant.

3.   Annual ridership by route spreadsheet completed for FY04 with comparisons to last 20 years.

4.   Completed peer group analysis of current and planned fare increases.

3.01.18 Bus Stop and Route Variation Database Maintenance and Tracking – 100%

             Complete

1.   Completed bus stop sign relocation project.

3.01.19 Vehicle Type Operating Cost Comparison – 100 % Complete

1.   Tracking operating costs for different sized vehicles.

3.01.20 Maintenance and Facility Planning - 100% Complete

1.   Completed construction of office expansion project.

2.   Designed bus storage expansion.

3.   Permitted bus storage expansion

4.   Assisted Winooski with Multimodal Project planning.

3.01.21 Financial Planning - 100% Complete

1.   FY 06 Capital Budget completed.

2.   FY06 Operating Budget in completed.

3.01.22 Regional Public Transportation Expansion - 100% Complete

1.   Meetings with towns and business groups completed.

2.   Met with interest groups regarding human service transportation.

3.      CCTA Board received presentation regarding MPO task force.

4.      New Committee formed at MPO to assist in this area.

3.01.2 Public Transit Planning by CCMPO & Human Services Transportation Analysis– 100% Complete http://ccmpo.org/ptp/index.html [Staff Manager:  Peter Keating]

·        Modified public transit needs survey for Chittenden County use and proposed list of transportation providers/social service organizations to be surveyed.  Continued filling out roster of the Public Transportation Committee.

3.02 Environmental Planning – 100% Complete [Staff Manager: Christine Forde]

·        No activity this period.

3.02.1 10% Challenge - 100% Complete http://www.10percentchallenge.org [Staff Manager:  Christine Forde]

Primary Products:

1         Increase awareness of decision-makers, planners and the public about the relationship between transportation choices and air quality.

·         Participated in meeting among Burlington City staff/Mayor and roundabout experts regarding new trends in use of roundabouts by NY state DOT and other U.S. cities and explored opportunities for Burlington’s problem intersections.

·         Coordination of VBSR Annual meeting panel discussion and presentation on 10% Challenge, transportation, air quality and energy efficiency including guest panelist representing CCTA and VT Rideshare.

2         Work with and support Chittenden County communities on energy reduction programs including supporting use of alternative forms of transportation to single occupant vehicles.

·         No activity this month on this work item.

3         Collaborate with and advance no idling initiatives in Chittenden County schools with partners including American Lung Association of Vermont, Vermont Department of Health, Champlain Initiative and Agency of Natural Resources.

·        Brochures and information distributed to support community/school campaign in Brattleboro.

·        ACA Staff interviewed by Burlington Free Press, Brattleboro Reformer and Vermont Public Radio regarding Chittenden County efforts in limiting vehicle idling.

Secondary Products:

1         Support the efforts of CCMPO, CATMA and CCTA on transportation demand management in development and promotion of alternatives to single occupant vehicle use. 

·        Participated in TDM meeting with consultants.

·        Reviewed and commented on final report.

2         Participate and assist in coordination of activities and events to promote use of   transportation alternatives and energy conservation including: Way-to-Go Week, Best Workplaces for Commuters, employee challenge program.

·        Follow-up and initial conversations with Way to Go Week partners and discussions on expanding next year’s outreach efforts underway.

·        Participated in regional conference on business responses to climate change—sponsored by Clean Air-Cool Planet.

* Activities in italics are support by other ACA funds.  Non-italic items also supported by other ACA funds and in-kind donations.

3.03 Bicycle/Pedestrian Transportation Planning – 100% Complete [Staff Manager: Peter Keating] http://www.ccmpo.org/BikePed/

·        Three sidewalk program grants approved and winners notified.

3.03.1 Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Pilot Projects - 100% Complete [Staff Manager:  Peter Keating] http://www.ccmpo.org/SR2S/

·        Walk to School programs implemented at all three pilot program schools.

·        Reassessing program elements for next school year with the SR2S steering committee.

3.04.1 2025 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Update – 100% Complete [Staff Manager: Peter Keating] http://www.ccmpo.org/MTP/

·        Final report printed and delivered.

·        Large scale maps produced for conference room display.

     

3.04.2 2030 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) - 5% Complete [Staff Manager:  Peter Keating]

·        Preliminary scope of work and project schedule drafted and revised based on MPO and RPC staff comments.

3.05 Decision Support System – 100% Complete [Staff Manager: David Roberts]            http://www.ccmpo.org/modeling/dss.html         

·        Continued assisting CCRPC staff with additional background information on DSS analysis capabilities.

3.06 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program – 95% Complete [Staff Manager: Peter Keating]

·        Final TDM Plan draft completed by URS.

·        Partners meeting with consultant to review Plan and comment.

3.07 Route 15 Corridor Improvement Plan Management – 85% Complete [Staff Manager: None]

·         No work planned or undertaken.

3.08 Route 15 Corridor (Jericho-Hardwick) Management Plan - 100% Complete [Staff Manager:  Dave Roberts]

·        Final plan completed and posted on CCMPO website at http://www.ccmpo.org/studies.html .

·        Bill Knight and Michele Boomhower met with Secretary Terrill and Deputy Secretary David Dill to discuss implementation.

3.09 Transportation Systems Management - 100% Complete [Staff Manager: Susan Smichenko].

·        Staff reviewed the draft ITS Strategic Plan for Chittenden County.

·        Staff issued RFP for the signal optimization project. Continued to coordinate with VTrans LTF staff.

3.11 Development Review – 100% Complete [Staff Manager: Susan Smichenko]

●          No work undertaken or scheduled.

3.12   Island Line Signage Plan – 100% Complete [Staff Manager: Peter Keating]

·        Final draft submitted.

·        Project partners met with consultant to plan next steps.

3.13    Freight Implementation Plan - 8% Complete [Staff Manager:  Daryl Benoit]

http://www.ccmpo.org/freight/

·        No work undertaken.

3.14 Route 2 Technical Study - 40% Complete [Staff Manager:  Susan Smichenko]

·        Kick-off meeting was held for stakeholders’ group.

·        Staff developed RFQ for review by stakeholders.

·        Public involvement consultant met with CCMPO staff to plan and implement the first meeting of the Route 2 Corridor Study stakeholders.  She prepared meeting notes and worked with CCMPO staff to draft an RFQ.

3.15 Regional Access Management – 33% Complete [Staff Manager: Susan Smichenko]

·        No work undertaken or scheduled.

3.16 Route 7 Corridor Plan - 35% Complete [Staff Manager:  Susan Smichenko)]         

·        Staff attended coordination meeting with Milton’s economic development consultant and Town staff. 

·        Working with RSG to modify their scope to account for changes in work tasks based on meeting with Milton’s consultant. 

4.01 Data Collection and Maintenance – 10% Complete for season [Staff Manager: David Roberts]  http://www.ccmpo.org/data/counts.html

·        Responded to several requests for traffic count data.

·        Six transportation technicians are currently working for CCMPO for the summer 2005 season.  Four are primarily oriented toward the count program with two additional technicians providing pavement and asset management services.

4.02.1 Planning Assistance and Coordination - 60% Complete [Staff Manager: David Roberts]

·        CCMPO staff continues providing the Circ EIS consultant with information on CCMPO data sources and models.  Staff attended technical committee meetings and observed at the indirect and cumulative impact workshop. http://www.circeis.org .

·        VT 15 / Susie Wilson Rd Jug Handle technical assistance project for Essex Junction is underway.  Revised draft was provided to study committee for comment in May.  A meeting is scheduled to discuss the study recommendations in early June.

·        Issued Notice to Proceed to RSG for the Exit 17 Growth Center Transportation Plan in Colchester.  Kick-off meeting is scheduled for mid-June.

4.02.2 Planning Assistance – Locally Managed [Staff Manager: David Roberts, except as noted]

Orthoimagery RFP - 100% Complete

·        Project was completed in May 2005.  More information at:  http://www.ccmpo.org/assistance/imagery.html

Jericho Town Transportation Study - 100% Complete

·        Final study delivered to Jericho in December.

4.03 Transportation Model – 80% Complete [Staff Manager: David Roberts]

http://www.ccmpo.org/modeling/

·        CCMPO received revised PM Peak hour calibration for final review.  The AM Peak hour model is under development with final completion in June.  The freight modeling component will extend into late summer due to subcontractor scheduling issues. Staff training on the updated model is schedule for June.

4.04 Chittenden Traffic Alert Program – 15% Complete for the season [Staff Manager: David Roberts] http://ccmpo.org/cta/index.html

·        The Traffic Alert program is underway with weekly updates on roadway conditions in Chittenden County.  More information at: http://www.ccmpo.org/cta/index.html

4.05 Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Grant Program – 50% Complete [Staff Manager: Christine Forde]

·        Essex Susie Wilson Road Corridor – Project underway.  

·        Town of Milton Town Core Streetscape and Accessibility Design Study –Consultant selection is underway.

·        Winooski – Pedestrian Safety Improvements Adjacent to Winooski Education Center – Project is underway.

·        Essex Junction Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan – Project is underway. 

4.06 Infrastructure Management System – 90% Complete [Staff Manager: David Roberts]

·        Second training for local users of the software was held May 25, 2005 at
Champlain College.  The final version of the ArcGIS 8/9 software should be completed and distributed in June 2005.

4.08 Rural Transportation Planning Program - 30% Complete [Staff Manager:  Paul Craven]

·        Meeting with VTrans to review Westford studies to date.

·        Develop work scope to advance project to enhancement status

·        Okay received from CCMPO to employ TJ Boyle & Associates

4.09 Local Project Administrator – [Staff Manager: Paul Craven] local match provided by municipality/ Bike Path * Multi modal center Path 90% Complete, Multi modal 30% Complete.

·        Final meeting with Planning Commission must be scheduled

·        Path: Revisions to be made and presented to select board for acceptance

·        VTrans has requested further notification to potentially effected property owners

·        Archeological review underway

·        Multi modal – meeting with Milton staff to coordinate downtown study

·        Coordination with Town of local downtown scoping project

http://www.ccmpo.org/TIP/

5.01 TIP Development – 85% Complete

·        TAC Approved Draft TIP was reviewed by the CCMPO Board. The Board warned for a Public Hearing on July 20, 2005.

·        TIP map is under development with assistance of CCRPC.  

5.02 TIP Project Tracking and Management – 100% Complete

·        Minor TIP amendments were approved for Kennedy Drive, Shelburne Road and Champlain Parkway.

6.01.1 Citizen Participation Committee Support – 100% Complete [Third Sector Associates] http://ccmpo.org/getinvolved/pubinvolvement/pip.html

·        No activity this month.

6.01.2 Public Involvement for Technical Studies and Modeling – 48% Completed [Third Sector Associates].

·        Consultant attended a training, conducted by RSG, on the new model.

6.02 Communications – 87% Completed [PDI Creative, Inc.]

●       Newsletter #6.  Writing, editing, design, electronic formatting, photography and production.  Printed June 30^th and distributed early July.

●       Annual Report concept outline and preparation of comps.

●       PR Consultation:  meet with staff, prepare article launch plans, PR articles on TIP, signal optimization and research on roundabouts.

6.03 Legislative Monitoring – 87% Complete [Staff Manager: Bill Knight]

·        No work undertaken or scheduled.

7.01 Project Definition (Scoping) Studies

I-89 Exit 12 Scoping Project [Staff Manager: Susan Smichenko] – 100% complete

·        Project complete and currently in design for summer 2005 construction.

I-89 Exit 14 Scoping Project [Staff Manager: Susan Smichenko] - 100% complete.

·        Project complete.  Construction funds have been added to the TIP for FY07.

Colchester/Essex/Essex Junction, Route 15 Bicycle/Pedestrian Path – [Staff Manager: Christine Forde - 90% complete. 

·        Preferred alternative being finalized with consultant and towns.

Milton, US7/Middle Road - 95% Complete

·        Draft Scoping Report being finalized. Intersection to be reevaluated as part of a Milton transportation study. 

South Burlington, Airport Drive - 70% Complete

·        Draft scoping report submitted to VTrans for comment, with request to schedule PDT review..

South Burlington, Bicycle/Pedestrian Crossing of Shelburne Road at Queen City Park Road – 80% Complete

·        Met with consultant, Town and property owner to evaluate design changes at Datillio’s Gas Station.

·        Report being revised as per VTrans comments, and design changes at Datillio’s Gas Station.   

South Burlington/Williston Multiuse Path Connection (Bridge over Muddy Brook) – 10%

·        Consultant collecting available existing data.

·        Local Concerns meeting being scheduled for later this summer.

VT15/Educational Drive, Essex Junction – 55%

·        Draft report received from Dufresne-Henry, and currently under review. 

7.01.3 Campus Connector Road Feasibility (Scoping) Study – 95% Complete [Staff Manager – Christine Forde