Alburgh Gateway Enhancement Project

Description of Professional Services

The Town of Alburgh received a TE Grant and a Federal Earmark for the Alburgh Gateway Enhancement Project; a study of a one-mile-long corridor through the Village on U.S. Route 2. D&K transportation staff provided Phase A (Project Definition) services to identify traffic calming alternatives and to improve pedestrian safety and mobility, and provide cost estimates. Professional services included a topographic field survey; identification of natural and cultural resources, right-of-way, property limits, and utilities; development of a Purpose and Need Statement, project cost estimates, conceptual plans, and a public outreach program; and completion of a CE document. Alternatives included options to replace and add sidewalks, improve and add crosswalks, addition of gateway enhancements, replacement of signage, the shift of lane alignments along U.S. Route 2, and the addition of bicycle lanes. Project was developed through VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section and follows the LTF Guidebook.