March 7, 2013: 50 people attended the first public meeting of the 'Railyard Enterprise Project'. 

The project, focusing on the railyard and adjacent area to it, is exploring ways to improve truck access to the railyard, relieve congestion at the Pine/Maple neighborhood, spur economic development and enhance multi-modal transportation in the area. 

Comments at the meeting spanned the spectrum -- from residents who didn't support new roads in the project area to those who saw an expansion of the street grid system as a good way for Burlington to grow.  There were many bike/pedestrian advocates attending and, thanks to you, our voice was heard!

Take a moment to review the Railyard Enterprise Project page and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your input.

Burlington's vision ~1974 as presented at the Champlain Vally Fair (for orientation, the picture is looking south with the Moran Plant in bottom right corner).  Take out the BTV / Essex rail line, replace with highway. Run highway over waterfront. Put off ramps around Union Station. At least it was better then the plan to build an elevated highway over the Old North End. Want to see those plans? They will really make you cringe. 

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