There were nasty reminders across Vermont this morning that the
winter driving season is upon us. State police say a 43-year-old Rutland woman died today after
her car spun around on an icy bridge and into oncoming traffic on U.S. Route 7.
The
Vermont Transportation Board is seeking public input on transportation issues
facing Vermont. The
board is holding six public hearings around the state this fall, starting this
week.
The session comes on the heels of news that
the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s delays could affect the amount and
timing of federal assistance to the state.
Governor
Peter Shumlin signed into law a record state transportation budget on
Wednesday. And
with that will come a long list of construction work this summer.
The
Shumlin administration is urging Congress to grant Vermont a waiver to allow heavier trucks to use the interstate
highway system. Transportation
officials want to get these big trucks out of Vermont’s downtowns. The leaders say road
damage from Tropical Storm Irene makes the situation even more critical.
In announcing his choice of Brian Searles to head the Agency of Transportation, Governor Shumlin has called for a revitalized public transit system in Vermont.
Vermont Transportation Secretary David Dill discusses how the federal stimulus money is being spent and he provides an update on other construction projects. Plus, we hear about the Long Trail School’s new International Baccalaureate program.
Towns across the state are finding that the process of identifying which old roads are public thoroughfares and which are not can be complex and sometimes contentious.