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July
7/15, 6:00pm: CCRPC Board Meeting & TIP Public Hearing
August
8/4, 9:00am: [TENTATIVE] CCRPC TAC Meeting
8/5, 5:45pm: CCRPC Joint Executive & Finance Committee Meeting
8/11, 9:00am: LEPC-1 Meeting
8/19, 6:00pm: [CANCELED] CCRPC Board Meeting
8/27, 10:00am-3:00pm: CCRPC Blood Drive
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CCRPC Weekly Traffic Alert
The CCRPC Weekly Traffic Alert has been reinstated for the season; sign up today to stay in the know about roadway and construction work happening in Chittenden County.
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Around the County: Featured Photo of the Month
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Hinesburg's 4th of July Parade
Photo by Lee Krohn
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EPA Launches EJSCREEN: Environmental Justice Screening & Mapping Tool
In order to better meet the Agency's responsibilities related to the protection of public health and the environment, EPA has developed a new environmental justice (EJ) mapping and screening tool called EJSCREEN. It is based on nationally consistent data and an approach that combines environmental and demographic indicators in maps and reports.
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Car Cost Calculator
This public campaign seeks to help people better understand the personal costs of owning and driving a vehicle. Calculate the cost of driving using this customizable calculator. Check out carconscious.org to crunch some numbers and learn more.
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United Way Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for ways to volunteer this summer? If you want to donate your time or talent, need resources or help for you or someone in your family, or want to donate household or office items you no longer need, United Way of Chittenden County can help.
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Make a Positive Impact on the Lives of Your Neighbors!
Neighbor Rides is seeking volunteer drivers to use their personal vehicle to help elders and persons with disabilities get to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies and other errands. Volunteer drivers have the chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of their neighbors by heloing them get to life-sustaining and life-enriching activities. Flexible schedules and mileage reimbursement are available; background checks required.
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As temperatures rise and we find ourselves lowering the thermostat, dusting off the A/C unit for installation and plugging in fans, peak energy times are being highlighted across the media, encouraging consumers to unplug during the busiest hours to help conserve. With energy consumption on our minds, we'd like to highlight an opportunity (ending next week) to provide input on energy use in Vermont.
The Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) is prepared by the Public Service Department (PSD) to address Vermont's energy future for electricity, heating, industrial processing, transportation, and land use. The PSD is seeking public input to help guide an update to the 2011 Plan, with a draft expected late this summer. In order for the draft to reflect current understanding of Vermont's energy challenges, opportunities, and direction, input from the public, experts, and stakeholders is encouraged by next Friday, July 24.
The 2011 CEP recommended that Vermont set a path to obtain 90% of our total energy from renewable sources by 2050. In addition to feedback on renewable energy generation, the PSD is looking for comments on how to get more efficient, reduce transportation energy consumption, and any financial systems that should be developed or improved to achieve these objectives.
Please take a moment to provide your input on this and all sectors to help shape the future of energy in our state.
Best regards,
Charlie Baker Executive Director |
Sign up for the CCRPC Blood Drive: 8/27
The CCRPC will be hosting its second American Red Cross Blood Drive on August 27 from 10am-3pm. [Learn More & Sign Up]
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"Get to Know the WRC" Video
The Windham Regional Commission, one of 11 regional planning commissions in Vermont, celebrated its 50th anniversary this June and unveiled a 5-minute video about its work. [Watch the Video]
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Lamoille County Planning Commission Announces New Executive Director
Tasha Wallis of Morrisville joined the Lamoille County Planning Commission as Executive Director on July 1, 2015. [Learn More]
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Draft VT State Rail Plan for Review: Comments due 7/31
VTrans is in the process of updating the 2006 Vermont State Rail Plan, and has developed a draft 2015 Plan that is available for review and public comment. [Learn More]
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Municipal Park-and-Ride Grant Program: Applications due 8/31
VTrans is soliciting proposals for the creation of small Park-and-Ride facilities in Vermont communities. The 2016 grant program has been funded with $250,000. These facilities will assist in the effort of reducing single-occupancy vehicles on the roadway, which in turn helps to reduce vehicle pollutants and traffic congestion. [Learn More]
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New VTrans Public Crash Data Query Tool
VTrans recently completed the building of a new online interactive map of highway crashes. The goal of this project was to build a user-friendly, interactive online tool that could be used by local officials, highway safety advocates, and the general public to access non-personal Vermont motor vehicle crash data. [Learn More]
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Way to Go! Smart Trips Challenge a Success
On June 11 the awards ceremony for the 2015 Way to Go! Smart Trips Challenge was held at the statehouse to recognize the businesses, schools and teams with the highest participation and results in reducing single-occupant vehicles and associated impacts. Secretary of Transportation Sue Minter praised the program and recognized the efforts of participants to reduce the costs, energy use and environmental impacts of transportation. [Learn More]
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Transportation Project News
Recent Completed Projects
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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Loan Assistance for Energy-Efficient Mobile Homes
The federal government unveiled a multifaceted program designed to help low-income Vermonters afford the upfront costs of buying an energy-efficient home, complete with solar panels on the roof. The program helps people buy modular homes worth more than $100,000 with no down payment, no closing costs and low interest over a long period of time. [Learn More]
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 3 & 4
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2015 Update to the VT Comprehensive Energy Plan: Comments due 7/24
The Public Service Department (PSD) will complete an update of the Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan and Electric Plan by the end of 2015. The PSD is soliciting public, expert, and stakeholder input until July 24, 2015. [Learn More]
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North Lake Champlain Tactical Basin Plan Draft for Review: Comments due 7/24
The Northern Lake Champlain Direct Drainages include all surface waters that drain into the northern section of Lake Champlain, beginning at the Ferrisburgh and Charlotte town line and ending at the Canadian border, excepting three major river watersheds: the Missisquoi, the Winooski and the Lamoille. A new draft tactical plan is available for public comment and review. [Learn More]
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Vermont ECO AmeriCorps Opportunities
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has created ECO AmeriCorps, a service corps that will place members at host sites dedicated to working with communities on water quality issues. ECO AmeriCorps is currently seeking full-time members to be placed at local host sites throughout Vermont implementing strategies to protect and improve water quality in the Lake Champlain watershed. Municipalities, non-profits, state agencies, or educational institutions are eligible to host members to work on water quality related projects. [Learn More]
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Solar Panel Additions Unveiled at Burlington International Airport
This is the latest project in Burlington's ongoing commitment to add more community solar to its portfolio and brings its total installed solar photovoltaic to 81 projects, generating 1.8 megawatts of power for the City. Over the anticipated 30-year life of the airport solar project, Burlington Electric Department expects to save $3.5 million in power costs, an average of approximately $117,000 annually. [Learn More]
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VT Environmental Excellence Awards Recipients Announced
Recipients of the 2015 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence were announced and recognized on June 29. Environmental excellence awards have been given since 1993 to recognize efforts and actions of Vermonters to conserve and protect natural resources, prevent pollution, and promote environmental sustainability. Recipients in Chittenden County include: IBM; UVM Extension; Lewis Creek Organization; Burlington School District; Essex School District; Hinesburg Community School; South Burlington School District
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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CCRPC to Host APA Sign Code Webcast: 7/30, 1-2:30pm
This webcast will discuss what local governments need to do to ensure their sign codes comply with the U.S. Supreme Court's June 2015 decision in Reed v. Town of Gilbert. CCRPC will be hosting this free webcast in a group setting for interested parties. [Learn More] [RSVP to watch at CCRPC]
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Municipal Planning Grants: Applications due 9/30
The Municipal Planning Grant (MPG) program encourages and supports planning and revitalization for local municipalities in Vermont. Awarded annually and administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development, the MPG program works to strengthen Vermont by funding local planning initiatives that support statewide planning goals. [Learn More]
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 5, 6 & 8
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UVM Campus to Go Tobacco Free August 1
After four years of discussion, research, recommendations, public comment, and revisions, UVM will become a tobacco-free campus on August 1. In implementing this policy, UVM joins over 1,500 institutions of higher education nationwide that are smoke-free, tobacco-free, or both. It also joins the UVM Medical Center, local public school properties, and Burlington's Church Street Marketplace in prohibiting the use of tobacco products. [ Learn More]
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Privilege and Accountability: Becoming an Ally Workshop: 8/4, 9:00am-1:30pm, Peace & Justice Center
This workshop is designed with the intent for participants to increase their skills as allies who can effectively build support with and for co-workers who may be experiencing racism within the workplace. It was developed for business owners, HR staff, managers and all workers who seek to address racism within their workplace. [Learn More]
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Beach Lift Installed at Shelburne Town Beach
The Town of Shelburne installed a vertical lift at Shelburne Beach in order to provide access to the water level for patrons with accessibility needs, making the beach easier to access for the entire public. [Learn More]
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The Good Food Truck Serves Food Insecure
The truck, a project of the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, is intended to target food-insecure residents not served by that organization's pantry and soup kitchen in Burlington's Old North End. Three days a week, the truck will pop up at sites such as the Milton trailer park and Shelburne's Harbor Place, whose 150 residents live in former motel rooms without proper kitchens. [Learn More]
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 5
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Available
FEMA has announced the FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunities for two of the Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs: Flood Mitigation Assistance and Pre-Disaster Mitigation. The submission deadline is August 28, 2015 at 3:00pm.
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Contact
For questions regarding emergency preparedness, including LEPC 1, please contact Lee Krohn in the CCRPC office.
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Upcoming events in Chittenden County and beyond
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State Government Municipal Day: September 9
When Governments Cooperate: State Government Municipal Day is an all-day event that will include poster presentations and workshops, the opportunity to engage with Agency staff members and municipal colleagues from across the state. [Learn More]
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Renewable Energy Vermont Conference and Expo: October 8-9
This year's conference, Leading the Energy REVolution, will be held at the Sheraton in Burlington on October 8th and 9th. [Learn More]
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