Project News

The I-89 2050 Study Implementation Plan identifies and prioritizes the projects and programming necessary to guide the corridor toward the Vision of a safe, sustainable, resilient, reliable, and efficient interstate mainline and interchange system over the next 30 years. The Implementation Plan was unanimously supported by the project’s Advisory Committee at their meeting on May 18, 2022.

The I-89 2050 Study project team held a virtual public meeting on January 26, 2022. The team reported on the analysis of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies and alternative modes (transit, bike, pedestrian) to reduce the need for capital improvements on I-89.

Lauren Granada with NBC 5 reports on the I-89 2050 Study and recent public meetings to discuss potential projects for the corridor that may be triggered by future traffic trends.

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Joel Banner Baird for the Burlington Free Press reports on the advisory vote by South Burlington City Council to support Exit 12B.

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The I-89 2050 Study project team met with representatives from a number of the South Burlington City Committees on Wednesday evening to discuss the interchange concepts being considered and garner feedback on evaluation of the options. Local 22 and Mike Hoey reported on the meeting.

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This commentary is by Charlie Baker, Executive Director of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission.

In light of Richard Watts' recent opinion piece, I would like to address the Interstate 89 2050 Study to clarify its goals and current statue. I've addressed Mr. Watts' ares of concern: Climate, Equity, Travel Patterns, and Cost.

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The Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study project team presented an overview of the project at a public meeting at Williston's Town Hall on February 13, 2020. This was the third of the three public meetings held around Chittenden County as part of the first round of public outreach.

The Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study project team presented an overview of the project at a public meeting at South Burlington's City Hall on January 30, 2020. This was the first of three public meetings held around Chittenden County as part of the first round of public outreach.

The Chittenden County I-89 2050 Study project team presented an overview of the project at a public meeting at Winooski's City Hall on March 11, 2020. This was the third of three public meetings held around Chittenden County as part of the first round of public outreach.

Diane Meyerhoff hosts an interview with Charlie Baker, CCRPC Executive Director, and Dave Saladino, VHB Consultant Team Project Manager, on Channel 17 to discuss the Chittenden County Interstate 89 2050 Study. In the video below they discuss the project background, process, and goals of the study. They also share ways for the public to get involved in the conversation.