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NOVEMBER
11/1, 9:00am: CCRPC Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
11/1, 11:00am: CCRPC Clean Water Advisory Committee Meeting
11/2, 5:45pm: CCRPC Executive Committee Meeting
11/9, 2:30pm: CCRPC Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
11/15, 5:00pm: CCRPC Long-Range Planning Committee Energy Sub-Committee Meeting
11/16, 6:00pm: CCRPC Board Meeting
11/24 & 11/25: CCRPC Office Closed
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Around the County: Photo of the Month
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Champlain College paints a crosswalk "as a visible symbol of Champlain's efforts to build an inclusive environment on campus and to help make the busy crosswalk safer for students and drivers."
Photo by Bryan Davis
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Traffic Alerts
Stay informed about roadway construction and other traffic alerts in Chittenden County by signing up for the Chittenden County Traffic Alert, a weekly email service.
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CCRPC
Commission Representatives
Bolton: Joss Besse
Buel's Gore: Garret Mott
Burlington: Andy Montroll
Charlotte: Jim Donovan
Colchester: Marc Landry
Essex: Jeff Carr
Essex Junction: Dan Kerin
Hinesburg: Andrea Morgante
Huntington: Barbara Elliott
Jericho: Catherine McMains
Milton: Henry Bonges (Alt.)
Richmond: Bard Hill
Shelburne: John Zicconi
South Burlington: Chris Shaw
St. George: Jeff Pillsbury
Underhill: Brian Bigelow
Westford: Dave Tilton
Williston: Chris Roy, Chair
Winooski: Michael O'Brien, Vice Chair
For more information, including Commission agendas and minutes, schedule and resources, click here. |
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director
Cathy Aikman, CCOA Project Director
Dan Albrecht, Senior Planner
Pam Brangan, GIS Data & IT Manager
Jason Charest, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Eleni Churchill, Transportation Program Manager
Forest Cohen, Business Manager
Bryan Davis, Senior Transportation Planner
Marshall Distel, Transportation Planner
Chris Dubin, Transportation Planner
Bernie Ferenc, Transportation Business Manager
Sam Francis-Fath, CCOA Data Manager
Christine Forde, Senior Transportation Planner
Peter Keating, Senior Transportation Planner
Lee Krohn, AICP, Senior Planner
Regina Mahony, Planning Program Manager
Melanie Needle, Senior Planner
Emily Nosse-Leirer, Planner
Sai Sarepalli, Transportation Planning Engineer
Emma Vaughn, Communications Manager
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Volunteer with Neighbor Rides
Neighbor Rides is a strategic initiative of United Way of Northwest Vermont supported by a dynamic group of community partners that brings people and places together to help meet the transportation needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. This partnership uses volunteer drivers to leverage government and community-funded transportation programs and help more people by decreasing the cost per ride.
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United Way Volunteer Opportunities: Fall 2016
Looking for ways to volunteer this fall? Check out short-term and special event volunteer opportunities with the United Way for the coming months.
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Good afternoon,
We hope you're enjoying the fall season and the cold that is coming with it! It is also election season and while we are very deliberately non-partisan, we do feel an obligation to speak out about the future of our region.
In many of our communities there are ballot items related to investments in infrastructure and zoning in areas planned for growth. When we developed our Regional ECOS Plan, it became very clear how important it is for our future sustainability to invest and increase density in these areas. There are ballot items in many of our municipalities that support smart growth development. These include: items 1, 2, 3, & 4 in Burlington, the South Burlington TIF, Hinesburg's solar tracker bond, Champlain Water District bonds, and Shelburne water lines -- and they all support the ECOS Plan areas planned for growth.
Making investments and increasing density in these areas helps our region become more sustainable in the following ways:
- Maintaining our infrastructure in good repair;
- Supporting development and its additional property tax revenue to make municipal budgets more sustainable;
- Supporting affordable housing, which will help keep a qualified and talented workforce in our community;
- Supporting retail and commercial space that will attract business and grow jobs;
- Reducing sprawl and concentrating economic revitalization;
- Concentrating development to support reduced driving distances, increased transit use, and provide more opportunities for biking and walking; and,
- In Burlington, the TIF will re-open Pine and St. Paul Streets and support the redevelopment of the Burlington Town Center right next to the new transit station increasing transportation choices for all.
I urge you to consider these benefits and share your voice in our future when you go to the polls on November 8th.
Best regards,
Charlie Baker Executive Director |
CCRPC Job Opportunity: Part-Time Finance Assistant - Applications due November 11
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission seeks a skilled and self-motivated financial professional for a part-time job. Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar software is highly preferable. Applicants should be comfortable in a Microsoft Office environment, particularly with Excel. Functions include accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, basic human resources, grant administration, and records management. Applications due November 11. View the job ad & full job description »
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Vermont Transportation Board to Host Burlington Forum on Rail: November 14
The Vermont Transportation Board will hold public forums on transportation policy associated with trains, both passenger and freight. The Board wants to discuss railroad related issues with the public - including truck traffic through downtowns - to determine how future policy can be shaped to best position Vermont's rail interests to meet the needs of state residents.
The Chittenden County forum will be held on Monday, November 14th,
at 6:30pm at Main Street Landing's Lake & College Building (60 Lake Street, 2nd floor, Burlington). Learn More »
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Congrats to All Who Participated in the Way to Go! Challenge
While the data is still being analyzed, it's definitely a record-breaking year for Way to Go!, now in its 12th year. More than 8,000 people pledged to walk, bike, bus, carpool, or telecommute at least one day during the two-week event, held Sept. 26-Oct. 7. Next month we'll give a full report on the winners in the various employer size categories, the winners of the Carbon Throwdowns, as well as the school winner of the solar tracker donated by AllEarth Renewables!
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Downtown Transit Center Opens
On Oct. 13, Green Mountain Transit celebrated the opening of the Downtown Transit Center. The new transit station features heated benches, an indoor ticket window and restrooms, real-time bus tracking and bright electronic monitors. With the new RouteShout 2.0 app, you can plan your transit trip, set reminders, and receive notifications. To view RouteShout 2.0 on your computer or device, click here. Taking the bus has never been easier! Learn More » |
Travel Smarter Survey Winner
As part of the Travel Smarter campaign, visitors to the website could take a transportation survey and be entered to win an iPad. Our lucky winner is...Sheila Cochones! Congrats to Sheila, and thanks to everyone who took the survey. The survey results provide CCRPC staff with even more data to help inform our transportation planning for all modes.
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Part of the Burlington Bike Path to Close for Construction
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Transportation Project News & 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 Development Conference: November 2, 2016
The third annual White + Burke Vermont Development Conference will feature discussions of economic trends, PFOAs, the Building Homes Together initiative, development impacts of marijuana legalization, creative financing, the Change the Story initiative, and much more! Join more than 275 development and real estate professionals for a full day of networking, seminars, and workshops. Learn More »
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WDEV Radio Show on Stormwater & Economic Growth
What is the best way to improve water quality in Lake Champlain, complying with new stormwater regulations -- while at the same time sustaining economic growth and prosperity? To get the answers, Bill Sayre interviewed Tom Torti, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce President, Ernie Pomerleau, business leader, and Charlie Baker, CCRPC Executive Director. Listen »
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 3 & 4
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Button Up Day of Action: November 12
We Green Up in the spring. We Button Up in the fall. Button Up Vermont is a multi-media awareness campaign culminating in a statewide day of action where neighbors help neighbors prepare their homes for winter, and save energy. Learn More »
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New England Stormwater Finance Forum: November 15-16
This forum will highlight tools, financing options, and local examples to address stormwater compliance costs and help municipalities become more financially and environmentally resilient. Learn More »
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Vermont Clean Water Initiative Brown Bag Lectures
These lectures on the Vermont Clean Water Act and its implementation occur monthly and can be attended in person or via Skype. View the full schedule »
Next Lecture: Long-Term Funding of Clean Water Improvements: Nov. 16, 2016, 9am-12pm | Learn More » |
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Fall Planning & Zoning Forum: November 2
Presented by Vermont League of Cities and Towns and the Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association, this workshop provides a dynamic mix of legal information, practical solutions, and policy information as well as the opportunity to discuss pressing issues in municipal planning and zoning with knowledgeable officials from across the state. Learn More »
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Technical Assistance to Create Walkable, Healthy, Vibrant Communities: Applications due November 6
EPA invites communities to apply for technical assistance through three programs that create economic opportunities, make neighborhoods more walkable, help people live healthier lives, and revitalize downtowns and neighborhoods. Learn More »
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Vermont Statewide Housing Conference: November 15, 2016
This conference brings together a unique mix of housing financers, advocates, developers, planners, tenants and more. Learn More »
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Great Streets Public Presentation: November 16
Conceptual design plans for Main Street (Union to Battery) and City Hall Park. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 7:00-8:30PM, Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall. Learn More »
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Implementing ECOS Strategy 2
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Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference: November 4 & 5
The 9th annual Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference will be held November 4 & 5, 2016 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. Learn More & Register »
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Implementing ECOS Strategies 5, 6 & 8
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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Was October 22 - Local Disposal Locations Open Year-Round
On Oct. 22, community members brought their expired, unwanted or unused medications to dedicated locations for proper disposal as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Proper prescription drug disposal is important for a safe and healthy community as well as protecting our children and our environment. Disposal locations are available year-round; view locations on this map »
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Update: Chittenden County Opioid Alliance
The Chittenden County Opioid Alliance (CCOA) has been very busy over the last few months and has a few updates:
- The CCOA website is live. See who's a partner in the Alliance, read minutes/agendas from meetings across all Action Teams, and learn about Collective Impact, the CCOA's framework for success.
- The CCOA received a $25k grant from GE to administer a workforce development project with local businesses to develop successful strategies to hire community members in recovery. This project is a collaboration of 9 community partners across sectors in Chittenden County. The CCOA also received a grant from Delta Dental for $150k total over the next three years, starting Jan. 2017.
- The CCOA hired Sam Francis-Fath as Data Manager. Sam has been spending half of his time with the CCOA and the other half with the Burlington Police Department CommStat initiative. He is currently working on an assessment of data collection efforts regarding opioid use in Vermont, Chittenden County, as well nationwide data, as a benchmark. The next project on the horizon is developing common measurements across partner organizations.
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2016 Vermont Collective Impact Conference: November 2-3, 2016
This statewide, two-day conference will build on the momentum of the 2015 Collective Impact Conference and provide opportunities for teams of stakeholders to learn and work together in furthering emerging or existing Collective Impact efforts. Learn More »
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