Public Works Commission — Burlington, VT
Date: 2025-09-17
Time: 18:30

Public Works Commission



  Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main
 Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM

6:30 pm, Main Conference Room, 645 Pine St OR Remotely via ZOOM:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83495330508
Or Telephone: Dial US: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 834 9533 0508
Channel 17 also often livestreams this on their YouTube channel and airs it over the air at a later date.
Note that comments on YouTube are not monitored.
1. Call to Order

2. Agenda - 5 Minutes

3. Public Forum - 3 Minutes per Person Time Limit - 10 Minutes

4. Consent Agenda - 5 Minutes
 4.1. Approval of Draft Minutes - 7-16-25
 4.2. Champlain Parkway Final Construction Traffic Regulations
 4.3. Pearl St Taxi Space Removal - Bus Space Change
 4.4. North Street Parking Change
 4.5. Clarke Street Stop Signs
 4.6. Champlain Elementary School Traffic Safety

5. Parking Ordinance Changes - 20 Minutes
 Subject 5.1. Communication, J. Esperti, C. Cangiolsi, P. Peterson & E. Ramakrishnan
 Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


 Category 5. Parking Ordinance Changes - 20 Minutes

 Department Public Works Department


 Type Action


 Recommended Action Motion to Approve
6. PlanBTV 2050 Transportation Plan - 30 Minutes
  Subject 6.1. Information, P. Peterson & P. Pezeshknejad
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 6. PlanBTV 2050 Transportation Plan - 30 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

7. Fall Clean Sweep & Leaf pickup - 15 Minutes
  Subject 7.1. Information, L. Perry & C. Spencer
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 7. Fall Clean Sweep & Leaf pickup - 15 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

8. Parking Occupancy Report - 10 Minutes
  Subject 8.1. Information, J. Esperti
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 8. Parking Occupancy Report - 10 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

9. Director's Report - 10 Minutes
  Subject 9.1. Communication, C. Spencer
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM
  Category 9. Director's Report - 10 Minutes
  Department Public Works Department
  Type Communication



10. Commissioner Items

11. Adjournment & Next Meeting Date - October 15, 2025
  Subject 11.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 11. Adjournment & Next Meeting Date - October 15, 2025

  Department Council and Board


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn

Public Works Commission



  Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main
 Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM

6:30 pm, Main Conference Room, 645 Pine St OR Remotely via ZOOM:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83495330508
Or Telephone: Dial US: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 834 9533 0508
Channel 17 also often livestreams this on their YouTube channel and airs it over the air at a later date.
Note that comments on YouTube are not monitored.
1. Call to Order

2. Agenda - 5 Minutes

3. Public Forum - 3 Minutes per Person Time Limit - 10 Minutes

4. Consent Agenda - 5 Minutes
 4.1. Approval of Draft Minutes - 7-16-25
 4.2. Champlain Parkway Final Construction Traffic Regulations
 4.3. Pearl St Taxi Space Removal - Bus Space Change
 4.4. North Street Parking Change
 4.5. Clarke Street Stop Signs
 4.6. Champlain Elementary School Traffic Safety

5. Parking Ordinance Changes - 20 Minutes
 Subject 5.1. Communication, J. Esperti, C. Cangiolsi, P. Peterson & E. Ramakrishnan
 Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


 Category 5. Parking Ordinance Changes - 20 Minutes

 Department Public Works Department


 Type Action


 Recommended Action Motion to Approve


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6. PlanBTV 2050 Transportation Plan - 30 Minutes
  Subject 6.1. Information, P. Peterson & P. Pezeshknejad
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 6. PlanBTV 2050 Transportation Plan - 30 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

7. Fall Clean Sweep & Leaf pickup - 15 Minutes
  Subject 7.1. Information, L. Perry & C. Spencer
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 7. Fall Clean Sweep & Leaf pickup - 15 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

8. Parking Occupancy Report - 10 Minutes
  Subject 8.1. Information, J. Esperti
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 8. Parking Occupancy Report - 10 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

9. Director's Report - 10 Minutes
  Subject 9.1. Communication, C. Spencer
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM
  Category 9. Director's Report - 10 Minutes
  Department Public Works Department


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  Type Communication



10. Commissioner Items

11. Adjournment & Next Meeting Date - October 15, 2025
  Subject 11.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting September 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 9-17-25 - Wednesday, September 17,
 2025, 6:30 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR
 REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 11. Adjournment & Next Meeting Date - October 15, 2025

  Department Council and Board


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn




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 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 PINE STREET
 BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
 COMMISSION MEETING JULY 16, 2025
 DRAFT MINUTES

 See video for full meeting – link below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3h2iHjrCZc

Commissioners Present: Commissioner Barr, Chair Damiani, Vice Chair Fox, Commissioner
Davis, Commissioner Hays, Commissioner O’Neill-Vivanco
Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Munteanu
ITEM 1 – CALL TO ORDER
 Commission Chair Damiani called the meeting to order _____ p.m.
ITEM 2 – AGENDA
 Commissioner Barr made a motion to approve the agenda
 Commissioner O’Neill-Vivanco seconded
 Unanimous approval

ITEM 3 – PUBLIC FORUM

 No one for public forum

ITEM 4 – FY ’26 OFFICER ELECTIONS

 Director Spencer three offices to fill – Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary Val Ducharme
 committed to be clerk/secretary.
 Commissioner Barr made a nomination to have the current Chair, Vice Chair and Val as
 secretary.
 Commissioner O’Neill-Vivanco seconds
 Director Spencer requests the names for each position
 Commissioner Barr chair would be Chris Damiani, Vice Chair Commissioner Eliana Fox
 and Secretary Val Ducharme Staff.
 Director Spencer asked if there any other nominations. Hearing none I will ask for a
 vote in favor of the slate forwarded by Commissioner Barr. All those in favor say Aye.
 Unanimous approval.

ITEM 5 – CONSENT AGENDA

 5.1 Approval of Draft Minutes 6-17-25
 5.2 Buell St & Russel St ADA Parking

 Commissioner Barr made a motion to approve the consent agenda
 Commissioner O’Neill-Vivanco seconded
 Unanimous approval

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ITEM 6 – WALK/BIKE SAFETY ACTION PLAN

 Information

ITEM 7 – MARKETPLACE GARAGE – ONE HOUR FREE & METRICS

 Information

ITEM 8 – DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 Information

ITEM 9 – COMMISSIONER ITEMS

 Information

ITEM 10 – ADJOURNMENT

 Commissioner Barr made a motion to adjourn
 Commissioner O’Neill-Vivanco seconded
 Unanimous approval
 Meeting ended 8:11 p.m.




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 City of Burlington
 Department of Public Works

 Technical Services Engineering Division
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05402
 P 802-863-9094 / F 802-863-0466 / TTY 802-863-0450
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPW




Memorandum
Date: September 17th, 2025
To: Public Works Commission
From: Calvin Wuthrich, Associate Public Works Transportation Engineer
CC: Phillip Peterson P.E., Senior Transportation Planner
 Corey Mims P.E., Senior Public Works Engineer
Subject: Champlain Parkway Final Construction Traffic Regulations

Staff recommends the DPW Commission approve the changes to City ordinances laid out in
Attachment-1.

Final language of the amended ordinances is subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney’s
Office.

Purpose & Need:

The purpose of these regulation changes is to reinforce the design changes included in the Final
Construction phase of the Champlain Parkway project. These changes include adjustments to
truck routes, installation of traffic signals, adjustments to stop signs, designation of no parking
zones, establishment of bus stops, and adjustments to speed limits, all aimed at improving traffic
flow, safety, and accessibility for all users.

Project Checklist:
 N/A Yes No Reference
 Aligns with MUTCD X MUTCD
 standards and/or
 established City Policy?
 Aligns with City plans? X
 Followed Public X
 Engagement Plan?

Outreach:

Through the design and permitting stages of the Champlain Parkway project, there has been
extensive public outreach efforts with numerous stakeholders. For more information on public
outreach and the other components of the project, visit champlainparkway.com.




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Background:

As part of our work for the Final Construction phase of the Champlain Parkway project, DPW staff
seek to add permanent amendments to City ordinances that align with the design changes
included in the project scope. These changes are laid out in Attachment-1.

Changes being requested include:

 1. Removal of Maple Street’s designation as a truck route between Pine Street and Battery
 Street.
 2. Addition of traffic signals at the intersections of Pine Street with Maple Street and King
 Street.
 3. Removal of stop signs at the King Street – Pine Street, Maple Street – Pine Street, and
 Queen City Park Road – Pine Street intersections.
 4. Changes to existing no parking areas.
 5. Designation of a bus stop area near the intersection of Main Street and Pine Street.
 6. Changes to speed limit ordinances on Champlain Parkway.

Implementation:

Changes to signage, street markings, and traffic signals are underway as part of construction of
the Champlain Parkway Final Construction phase. Changes to City ordinances (see Attachment-1)
serve to reflect these changes included in the Final Construction plans (see Attachment-2).

Here is a summary of the proposed changes to each section

Attachment-1 Traffic Regulation Changes:

Truck Routes
  Maple Street between Pine Street and Battery Street (Removal)

The Final Construction phase of the Champlain Parkway project includes changes to the street
character of Pine Street between Maple Street and Main Street that improves this roadway’s
performance as a truck route. These upgrades include new traffic control lights at Pine Street’s
intersections with Maple Street and King Street and changes to no parking areas. Pine Street is
already a truck route from Queen City Park Road to Main Street, so removing this truck route will
direct larger vehicles to Main Street via Pine Street.

Traffic-Control Light Locations
  Pine Street and Maple Street
  Pine Street and King Street

A new traffic signal has been installed at each intersection to manage increasing traffic
demands and enhance safety for all road users, including drivers, cyclists, and
pedestrians. These signals are designed to improve traffic flow, reduce potential
conflicts, and provide safer crossing opportunities at busy intersections.



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Stop Sign Locations
  Pine Street and Maple Street & Pine Street and King Street: In order to better
 manage increasing traffic demands, stop signs at these intersections will be
 removed and replaced with traffic control lights.
  Pine Street and Queen City Park Road: Given that Pine Street is now a cul-de-
 sac at its southernmost extent and does not intersect with Queen City Park Road
 anymore, we are proposing to remove the regulation with a stop condition at the
 intersection of Pine Street and Queen City Park Road, causing traffic on Pine
 Street to stop.

No Parking Areas
   Pine Street near Main Street: The no parking area on Pine Street just south of
 Main Street is proposed to be expanded, in order to improve safety and maintain
 clear sightlines for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. With the establishment of
 this segment of Pine Street as a primary truck route, this change in no parking
 areas will allow for safer maneuvering of larger vehicles as they approach this
 intersection.
   Pine Street (from Maple Street to Kilburn Street): While parking was already
 prohibited on the west side of Pine Street, removing parking from the east side of
 Pine Street for this segment will allow space for bike lanes to be established on
 both sides of the roadway. These bike lanes will provide a crucial connection
 between the downtown bicycle network and the shared use paths on Pine Street
 and Champlain Parkway.
   Pine Street Cul-de-sac: A no-parking zone is proposed here to maintain
 emergency service access.

Bus Stops
  Main Street: Providing a designated bus stop area in this location will help
 improve the accessibility of this busy downtown area to transit users.

Speed Limits
  Champlain Parkway (Southern Segment): This proposed change in traffic
 regulations for the southernmost segment of Champlain Parkway would put the
 speed limit in alignment for the design speed of this roadway segment. Lowering
 the speed limit will also help provide guidance to drivers that the character of the
 street is changing as they move towards the downtown core. Additionally, this
 traffic regulation amendment corrects prior language that referred to Champlain
 Parkway as the “Southern Connector”.
  Champlain Parkway (Northern Segment): Removing the current speed limit of
 35 miles per hour on the “Southern Connector” altogether would allow the
 northern segment of Champlain Parkway to default to the generally established
 City speed limit of 25 miles per hour, per current signage and design speeds.

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Engagement and Collaboration

DPW staff has been dedicated to engaging the broader community, property owners, businesses,
leaders, and other key stakeholders in the South End, Downtown, and across the City in the
changes made as part of the Champlain Parkway project. Changes to ordinances reflect design
decisions that have been subject to public input and approval as part of the broader Champlain
Parkway engagement process.

Attachments:
 1. Traffic Regulation Change Form.
 2. Champlain Parkway Final Construction Contract Plans.




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Attachment 1: Traffic Regulation Change Form

 CITY OF BURLINGTON

In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-five Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
 Action: Approval
A Regulation in Relation to Date: ______09/17/2025______________
 Attestation of Adoption:
 Rules and Regulations of the Traffic
 __________________________________
 Commission— Phillip Peterson, PE
 Senior Transportation Planner, Technical Services
 1a; Truck routes. Published: ________________________
 2; Traffic-control light locations. Effective: ________________________
 3; Stop sign locations.
 7; No-parking areas. _________________________________________
 16; Bus stops.
 30; Speed limits.

It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington
as follows:

That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, § 1a Truck routes, § 2
Traffic-control light locations, § 3 Stop sign locations, § 7 No-parking areas, § 16 Bus stops, § 30
Speed limits, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows:


1a Truck routes.
The following roadways are designated as truck routes:

 (1) – (17) As written.

 (18) Maple Street from Battery Street to Pine Street. Reserved.

 (19) – (27) As written.

2 Traffic-control light locations.
(a) Traffic-control light signals are hereby established at the following locations:

 (1) – (77) As written.

 (78) Pine Street and Maple Street.

 (79) Pine Street and King Street.




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3 Stop sign locations.
(a) The following locations are hereby designated as stop sign locations:

 (1) – (52) As written.

 (53) At the intersection of King Street and Pine Street causing traffic on King Street to stop.
Reserved.

 (54) – (66) As written.

 (67) At the intersection of Maple Street and Pine Street causing traffic on Maple Street to stop.
Reserved.

 (68) – (102) As written.

 (103) At the intersection of Pine Street at Queen City Park Road, causing traffic on Pine Street to
stop. Reserved.

 (104) – (118) As written.

 (119) At the intersection of Pine Street and King Street, causing traffic on Pine Street to stop.
Reserved.

 (120) At the intersection of Pine Street and Maple Street, causing traffic on Pine Street to Stop.
Reserved.

 (121) – (324) As written.




7 No parking areas.
No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:

 (1) – (117) As written.

 (118) On the east side of Pine Street for 80 one hundred seventy-two (172) feet south of Main
Street.

 (119) – (370) As written.

 (371) On the west either side of Pine Street from Maple Street to Kilburn Street.

 (372) – (431) As written.

 (432) Reserved. On the Pine Street cul-de-sac, beginning one hundred thirty (130) feet south of
South Crest Drive and extending one hundred ten (110) feet south.

 (433) – (591) As written.




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16 Bus stops.
(a) The following spaces are hereby designated as bus stops:

 (1) – (25) As written.

 (26) On the north side of Main Street for seventy-five (75) feet west of Pine Street.


(b) – (c) As written.


30 Speed limits.

(a) As written.

(b) Speed limit on listed streets.

 (1) – (3) As written.

 (4) No motor vehicle shall be driven or operated on the Southern Connector Champlain Parkway,
 between Shelburne Street a point three thousand three hundred ten (3,310) feet south of Home
 Avenue and a point one thousand seven hundred (1,700) one thousand six hundred fifty (1,650)
 feet south of Home Avenue, at a rate of speed greater than forty-five (45) forty (40) miles per
 hour.

 (5) No motor vehicle shall be driven or operated on the Southern Connector, between a point
 one thousand seven hundred (1,700) feet south of Home Avenue and Maple Street, at a rate of
 speed greater than thirty-five (35) miles per hour. Reserved.

 (6) – (8) As written.

(c) – (e) As written.


** Material stricken out deleted.
*** Material underlined added.
/hm: BCO Appx.C, Section 1a, 2, 3, 7, 16, & 30
09/17/25




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Attachment 2: Champlain Parkway
Final Construction Contract Plans




 Speed limit change
 Proposed Ordinance Change:
 30.b.4




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Stop sign removed
Proposed Ordinance Change:
3.103




 No parking
 Proposed Ordinance Change:
 7.432




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Speed limit change
Proposed Ordinance Change:
30.b.5




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No parking
Proposed Ordinance Change:
7.371




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No parking
Proposed Ordinance Change:
7.371




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Traffic control lights added
Proposed Ordinance Change:
2.78 Stop signs removed
 Proposed Ordinance Change:
 3.67


 Removal of truck route segment
 Proposed Ordinance Change:
 1a.18




 Stop signs removed
 Proposed Ordinance Change:
 3.120


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 Stop signs removed
 Proposed Ordinance Change:
 3.53




 Traffic control lights added
 Proposed Ordinance Change:
 2.79

Stop signs removed
Proposed Ordinance Change:
3.119




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 Bus stop
 Proposed Ordinance Change:
 16.a.26




No parking
Proposed Ordinance Change:
7.118




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 City of Burlington
 Department of Public Works

 Technical Services Engineering Division
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05402
 P 802-863-9094 / F 802-863-0466 / TTY 802-863-0450
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPW




 Memo
Date: September 17th, 2025

To: Public Works Commission

From: Jack Keller P.E., Public Works Engineer

CC: Laura Wheelock P.E., Division Director of Tech Services/City Engineer
 Phillip Peterson P.E., Senior Transportation Planner

Subject: Pearl Street Parking Change


Staff recommends the DPW Commission approve the following changes
(see Attachment-1):
7 No-parking areas.
No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:
  On the north side of Pearl Street beginning at George Street and extending east 60 feet.

25 Taxicab stands.
The following locations are designated as taxicab stands:
  On the north side of Pearl Street ninety-five (95) feet east of George Street extending
 twenty (20) feet east from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Purpose & Need:

The purpose of these changes is to provide adequate sightlines for the Pearl and George Street
intersection. The original request came from occupants of the District Attorney office at 11
Elmwood Ave, whose parking lot feeds onto George St. With the current parking configuration,
vehicles exiting George St onto Pearl St often do not have adequate intersection sight distance to
safely proceed into the street. Upon further review from DPW Staff, it was decided that removing
the underutilized taxi space and extending the no parking area further from the George St
intersection will provide adequate stopping sight distance, greatly improving the safety of the




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traffic pattern and bringing conditions into alignment with MUTCD and AASHTO design
guidelines.

Project Checklist:
 N/A Yes No Reference
 Aligns with MUTCD X AASHTO policy on geometric design of highways and
 standards and/or streets
 established City Policy?
 Aligns with City plans? X
 Followed Public X These Traffic Regulation changes are defined as an
 Engagement Plan? INVOLVE project in the Public Engagement Plan (PEP).

Summary and Conclusion:
Following a request to review intersection sight distances at George Street and Pearl Street, DPW
staff conducted a site visit and assessment. The evaluation confirmed that sight distances at the
intersection do not meet MUTCD or NAASHTO standards, particularly when buses are parked
within forty feet of George Street. Analysis showed that adequate sight distance could be
achieved by relocating bus parking sixty feet east of George Street. This adjustment requires
removing a designated taxicab stand, which is no longer in use. Based on these findings, DPW
staff recommends that the Commission approve the removal of the taxicab stand and the
extension of the no parking zone (see Attachment 2), effectively moving bus parking further east
and providing sufficient stopping sight distance at the George and Pearl intersection. The
attached traffic regulation amendment (see Attachment 1) details this proposal. These proactive
measures support DPW’s commitment to improving safety in the City’s public infrastructure.

Public Engagement:
In preparation for the 9/17/25 DPW Commission Meeting, Staff distributed flyers to residents and
businesses; in particular DPW Staff emailed the Burlington Vehicle for Hire Board and GMT,
determined to be the primary interested parties for the proposed changes. Staff received
feedback from two (2) parties who expressed support for the proposal.

Attachments:
 1. Traffic Regulation Amendment
 2. Site Map
 3. Public input correspondence




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 1 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 2
 3
 4 In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-five Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
 5 Action: __Approved__________
 6 A Regulation in Relation to Date: ______9/17/2025______________
 Attestation of Adoption: 7
 Rules and Regulations of the Traffic 8
 Commission— __________________________________9
 7 No-parking areas. Phillip Peterson, PE 10
 25 Taxicab stands. 11
 Senior Transportation Engineer & Planner, Technical Services
 Published: ________________________12
13 It is hereby Ordained by the Effective: _________________________
14 Public Works Commission of the
15 City of Burlington as follows:
16
17 That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, §7 No-parking areas and
18 §25 Taxicab stands designated of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby
19 amended as follows:
20
21 7 No-parking areas.
22 No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:
23 (1)-(441) As written.
24 (442) Two spaces on the north side of Pearl Street at the head of St. Paul Street. On the north side
25 of Pearl Street beginning at George Street and extending east 60 feet.
26 (443)-(591) As written.
27
28 25 Taxicab stands.
29 The following locations are designated as taxicab stands:
30 (1)-(7) As written.
31 (8) On the north side of Pearl Street ninety-five (95) feet east of George Street extending twenty
32 (20) feet east from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Reserved.
33 (9)-(10) As written.
34
35 ** Material stricken out deleted.
36 *** Material underlined added.
37
38 BCO Appx.C, Section 7 & 25
39 9/17/2025




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 ATTACHMENT 2 - SITE MAPs




Current Conditions




Proposed Conditions




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Public Input Correspondence:
Fri 9/5/2025
The only issue that this raises for GMT is that at times it's difficult for drivers exiting the DTC to make
that left onto Pearl. Would it be possible when the repaving project scheduled for Pearl Street to have
the stop line on the East bound lane moved slightly back to improve the space for that left turn out of
the DTC?

GMT Urban Operations Manager

Fri 9/5/2025
I can’t speak for the whole vehicle-for-hire commission, but from my perspective I have not heard of any
taxi using this taxi stand, so I don’t see an issue with removing it.

Chair, Vehicle-for-Hire Licensing Board




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 City of Burlington
 Department of Public Works

 Technical Services Engineering Division
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05402
 P 802-863-9094 / F 802-863-0466 / TTY 802-863-0450
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPW




 Memo
Date: September 16, 2024

To: Public Works Commission

From: Parsa Pezeshknejad, PhD, Public Works Engineer
 Julia Ursaki, PE, Public Works Engineer
 Phillip Peterson, PE, Senior Transportation Planner

CC: Chapin Spencer, Director of Public Works
 Laura Wheelock, PE, City Engineer/Division Director – Technical Services

Subject: North Street Parking Chicane Update



For your consideration, a draft motion to amend Appendix C is below:

 To approve the following proposed amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the
 Traffic Commission, 9 (Fifteen-Minute Parking), 10 (Two-hour parking) and 12-1 (No parking
 except vehicles loading or unloading), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington, in
 relation to installing the North Street parking chicane. The Traffic Regulation is included in
 Attachment 1.

 • Section 9 Fifteen-Minute parking.

 (a) As written

 (b) No person shall park any vehicle, at any time, longer than fifteen (15) minutes at the
 following locations:

 (1-6) As written

 (7) On the south side of North Street, starting at the driveway for 117 North Street
 and continuing east for 140 feet. 85 feet west of Rose Street moving east and ending at
 35 feet west of Rose Street.




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 (8-34) As written

 (c)-(d) As written

 • Section 10 Two-hour parking.
 No person shall park a vehicle for a period longer than two (2) hours between the hours of 8:00
 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays excepted, in the following locations:

 (1-20) As written

 (21) On the south side of North Street, starting at North Champlain Street for 40 feet
 to the east. Reserved.

 • Section 12-1 No parking except vehicles loading or unloading.
 No person shall park a vehicle at the following locations unless engaged in loading or
 unloading the vehicle:

 (1-31) As written

 (32) On the south side of North Street, starting at the east side of driveway for 117
 North Street and continuing to the east west for 60 feet between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
 and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a maximum time limit of thirty (30) minutes.

 (33-54) As written

Purpose and Need

The purpose of this regulation change is to update parking restrictions on the south side of the North
Street to make the parking chicane more effective. Parking between North Champlain Street and
Rose Street near sustainability academy on North Street was moved to the south side and replaced
with 15 minutes and 2-hour parking to create a chicane. This change was in response to pedestrian
crashes, and vehicle speed. However, low occupancy of the time limited parking means the chicane
is not effective. Consequently, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is planning to change four
parking spots to no restriction parking and increase the time limit for the remaining 15-minute
parking spots to 2 hours. Also, the loading and unloading zone will be moved further east and will be
wider so to act as loading zone and allow easy drop off and pickups for the school, see Attachment-
2.

Project Checklist
 N/A Yes No Reference




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 Aligns with MUTCD X 2020 Traffic Calming
 standards and/or Manual
 established City Policy?
 Aligns with City Plans? X planBTV Walk Bike
 designates this section of
 North Street as a
 neighborhood slow zone
 Followed Public X This Traffic Regulation
 Engagement Plan? change is defined as an
 INVOLVE project in the
 Public Engagement Plan
 (PEP).


Background
The Department of Public Works (DPW) received a request from Sustainability Academy parents and the
Burlington Safe Routes to School Committee after an elementary school student was injured in a crash
on North Street while crossing the street. After reviewing speed data, crash data, and City plans, DPW
developed traffic calming plans to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety of all users on North
Street.

This parking chicane is a tactical solution that will improve safety and can also be installed rapidly
and within the capacity of the City’s current staff and funding resources. Parking existed on the north
side of the street, while the elementary school entrance is on the south side of the street. After injury
crash involving an elementary school student crossing the street occurred in 2023. DPW changed the
regulations and moved the parking to the south side of the street for this block to eliminate the need
for students to cross the street when getting dropped off or picked up in a car. The parking flip also
creates two lateral shifts or chicanes in the travel lanes, which has a traffic calming effect.
The recent update will remove restrictions for 4 parking between North Champlain Street and 117 Drive
way which will promote cars parking there and making chicane more effective. In addition, the loading
zone will be moved further east and will have more space for three parking spots. This will be beneficial
in few ways. One, there are several businesses on the mixed use/commercial corridor of North Street
that would benefit from more parking space. This change also allows smoother drop off and pick up for
the sustainability academy as the parking restriction is 30 minutes and starts at 8AM.

Observations
North Street has two vehicle travel lanes with sharrows for bicycles, with on-street parking on the north
side of the street. The North Street corridor is primarily mixed-use commercial and residential. This
section of North Street is designated as a school zone.

This section of North Street currently has two 2-hour spaces, two 30 minutes loading zone (between
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday), and 5 30 minuets parking spaces (9 total). The proposed parking




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would have four no limit parking, three 30-minute loading spaces (between 8am-5pm, Monday through
Friday), and two 2-hour spaces with 9 spaces total.

Public Engagement

Flyers were delivered to nearby businesses and residents explaining the change. DPW staff talked
with the business owners along the street who were supportive of this change.

DPW staff discussed this change with the of the Sustainability Academy, who was generally
supportive of this change. The Principal also agreed to share information about this change in the
school newsletter.

Conclusion

Based on current observations, there is a need for parking adjustments on North Street parking
Chicane between North Champlain Street and Murray Street to increase parking occupancy and this
improve safety. We recommend easing off the restrictions for parking from 15 minutes to 2 hours
and from 2 hours to no restrictions.

Implementation Approach and Timeline

If the parking chicane is approved by the Public Works Commission, our traffic team would relocate
or install the change in the coming weeks once the regulation is posted for the requisite period.

Attachments

 1. Traffic Regulation
 2. Updated Parking Chicane Layout




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 1 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 2
 3
 4 In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-four Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
 5 Action: __Approved__________
 6 A Regulation in Relation to Date: ______9/17/2025______________
 Attestation of Adoption: 7
 Rules and Regulations of the Traffic 8
 Commission— __________________________________9
 9 Fifteen-Minute parking. 10 Two-hour Phillip Peterson, PE 10
 parking. 12-1 No parking except vehicles 11
 Senior Transportation Engineer & Planner, Technical Services
 loading or unloading. Published: ________________________12
 Effective: _________________________
 13
14 It is hereby Ordained by the
15 Public Works Commission of the
16 City of Burlington as follows:
17
18 That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 7, No-parking areas;
19 Section 9, Fifteen-Minute Parking; Section 10, Two-hour parking; and Section 12-1, No parking
20 except vehicles loading or unloading of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is
21 hereby amended as follows:
22
23 Section 9 Fifteen-Minute parking.
24
25 (a) As written
26
27 (b) No person shall park any vehicle, at any time, longer than fifteen (15) minutes at the
28 following locations:
29
30 (1-6) As written
31
32 (7) On the south side of North Street, starting at the driveway for 117 North
33 Street and continuing east for 140 feet. 85 feet west of Rose Street moving east
34 and ending at 35 feet west of Rose Street.
35
36 (8-34) As written
37
38 (c)-(d) As written
39
40
41 Section 10 Two-hour parking.
42 No person shall park a vehicle for a period longer than two (2) hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
43 6:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays excepted, in the following locations:
44




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45 (1-20) As written
46
47 (21) On the south side of North Street, starting at North Champlain Street for 40 feet to
48 the east. Reserved.
49
50 Section 12-1 No parking except vehicles loading or unloading.
51 No person shall park a vehicle at the following locations unless engaged in loading or unloading the
52 vehicle:
53 (1-31) As written
54
55 (32) On the south side of North Street, starting at the east side of driveway for 117
56 North Street and continuing to the east west for 60 feet between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
57 and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a maximum time limit of thirty (30) minutes.
58
59 (33-54) As written
60
61
62 ** Material stricken out deleted.
63 *** Material underlined added.
64
65 BCO Appx.C, Sections 9, 10, 12-1
66 9/17/25




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 North Champlain St
 Rose St

 30-minutes loading zones 15-minutes parking
 North St
 Unrestricted parking
 North St
 51'-5"
 77'-6"


 94'-0"


North St


 Murray St
 No Change




 North Champlain St
 Change to 30-minutes Change to
 Remove parking loading zone 15-minutes parking
 restriction sign




 BURLINGTON
 0 50' 100'
 North St Parking Chicane PUBLIC WORKS
 ENGINEERING DIV.
 2025 update
 SCALE: 1" = 40'


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 City of Burlington
 Department of Public Works

 Technical Services Engineering Division
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05402
 P 802-863-9094 / F 802-863-0466 / TTY 802-863-0450
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPW




MEMO
Date: September 17th, 2025
To: Public Works Commission

From: Caleb Manna, Associate Public Works Engineer
CC: Phillip Peterson, P.E.; Senior Transportation Planner
Subject: Stop Sign on Clarke Street at intersection with Pearl Street



DPW Staff recommend the DPW Commission approve the following addition:
Appendix C, 3-259; Stop Sign Location.

The following place is hereby designated as a Stop sign location:

  At the intersection of Clarke Street and Pearl Street, causing traffic on Clarke Street to
 stop.

Final language of the amended ordinance is subject to the review and approval of the City
Attorney’s Office. (See Attachment-1.)



Purpose & Need:

The purpose of this request is to install a stop sign on the north side of Clarke Street at its
intersection with Pearl Street. This request is based on warrant conditions outlined in the
MUTCD, where traffic control is necessary to assign right-of-way between a low-volume
residential street and a higher-volume arterial collector. Clarke Street is a narrow, quiet
downtown residential street with on-street parking that often constrains visibility. Pearl Street
serves as a busy east-west arterial, connecting neighborhoods, schools, and commercial centers.

The stop sign will help formalize right-of-way at this unsignalized intersection and reduce
conflict points for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The presence of parked vehicles,
particularly near the intersection, limits sight lines for vehicles turning from Clarke Street onto
Pearl Street.




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Additionally, Pearl Street carries a relatively high volume of through traffic, and the geometry of
Clarke Street’s intersection encourages rolling stops. A formal stop condition will improve
clarity and reduce the risk of crashes at this location.

The proposed stop bar shall be 24" wide by 15' long and installed behind the Pearl Street
crosswalk on the Clarke Street approach. (See Attachment-2.)


 Project Checklist:
  N/A Yes No Reference
 X Aligns with MUTCD standards and/or established City Policy
 X Aligns with City plans
 X Followed Public Engagement Plan (PEP): This traffic regulation change
 qualifies as an INVOLVE project


Background:

There is currently no stop sign for vehicles exiting Clarke Street onto Pearl Street. While many
drivers yield out of caution, the absence of formal signage increases ambiguity, especially for
unfamiliar drivers and vulnerable users. The intersection is adjacent to dense downtown
residential housing, within walking distance to schools, bus routes, and community amenities.

Per MUTCD guidance, stop signs are warranted at intersections where a lower-volume street
intersects with a higher-volume or through street, and where the lack of traffic control creates
confusion or safety concerns. A stop sign on the minor street may be warranted when the major
street has more than 6,000 vehicles per day and the minor street has more than 200 vehicles per
day. Based on the latest CCRP vehicle counts, Pearl Street has around 7,800 vehicles/day, and
Clarke Street has around <300/day.

Pearl Street is a known pedestrian corridor. Children and families regularly use this crossing, and
it serves a downtown residential community. Stop signs can be installed to protect vulnerable
road users where pedestrian volumes are high.

The proposed stop sign will increase safety by assigning clear right-of-way, encouraging full
stops before crossing the sidewalk and crosswalk, and supporting pedestrian visibility.

Upcoming Road Work Coordination:

This location is scheduled for roadway resurfacing and curb ramp improvements in the fall of
2025. Coordinating the installation of the stop sign and associated pavement markings with the
planned road work will improve implementation efficiency and reduce mobilization costs. It also
minimizes disruption to nearby residents by combining construction activities into a single work
period. Integrating the stop sign installation now ensures the regulatory change is reflected in the
final street design and markings.




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Public Engagement:

In accordance with the City’s Public Engagement Plan (PEP), DPW staff distributed flyers and
notice of proposed changes to residents of Clarke Street and Pearl Street on August 29th, 2025.
Feedback received was supportive of improved visibility and reduced risk at this location. (See
Attachment-3.)

Attachments:

 1. Regulation Change Form
 2. Map Layout
 3. Public Engagement Summary




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Attachment 1:

 CITY OF BURLINGTON


In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-five Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
 Action: Approval
A Regulation in Relation to Date: ______
 Attestation of Adoption:
  Rules and Regulations of the Traffic
  Commission— __________________________________
  § 3; Stop sign locations Phillip Peterson, PE
 Senior Transportation Planner, Technical Services
 Published: ________________________
 Effective: ________________________
It is hereby Ordained by the
 __________________________________
Public Works Commission of the
City of Burlington as follows:

That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, § 3 Stop sign locations, of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows:


 3 Stop signs locations.
(a) The following locations are hereby designated as stop sign locations:
 (1)-(258) As written.
 (259) Reserved. At the intersection of Clarke Street and Pearl Street, causing traffic on
 Clarke Street to stop.
 (260)-(324) As written.

** Material stricken out deleted.
*** Material underlined added.
/ER: BCO Appx.C, Section 3
8/29/25




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 Attachment 2:
 Map Layout




 Pearl Street




 Proposed Stop Sign

 Proposed Stop Bar




 Clarke Street




Proposed stop sign location (with stop bars) on Clarke Street along Pearl St corridor.



 N




 Burlington Department of Public Works
 645 Pine Street
 Burlington, VT 05401



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Attachment 3:


 Clarke Street Proposed Stop Sign Locations Public
 Correspondence
Hello,

I’m reaching out to voice my support for the proposed stop sign at Clarke St and Pearl St, and also
advocate for more regular upkeep of the painted crosswalk markings as they’re often worn and faded
(as of today the markings are barely visible).

This is a tough intersection to navigate when turning onto Pearl St from Clarke St due to heavy traffic on
Pearl St and limited visibility onto Pearl St from Clarke St, which often requires pulling into the crosswalk
area in order to see cross traffic. This is made more difficult by the adjacent street parking on Pearl St
which blocks visibility.

Additionally, the street parking on Clarke St directly at the intersection reduces the amount of space
both vehicles and pedestrians have to navigate the intersection and often leads to conflicts in the
crosswalk area when westbound vehicles on Pearl St turn right onto Clarke St while vehicles on Clarke St
are attempting to turn onto Pearl St.

It is also very common for pedestrians to cross Pearl St at this intersection even though there is not a
dedicated crosswalk, which can make navigating the area even more challenging.

Making the Clarke St leg of the intersection right turn only (vehicles entering the intersection from
Clarke St are only allowed to turn right onto Pearl St), might make it easier for everyone to move
through the intersection more smoothly and safely.

Thanks,
Ben




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 City of Burlington
 Department of Public Works

 Technical Services Engineering Division
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05402
 P 802-863-9094 / F 802-863-0466 / TTY 802-863-0450
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPW




Memo
Date: September 17th, 2025

To: Public Works Commission

From: Christina Cangiolosi, Associate Public Works Engineer

CC: Phillip Peterson P.E., Senior Transportation Engineer & Planner

Subject: Champlain Elementary School Traffic Safety




Staff recommends the DPW Commission relocate (Attachment-1):

7 No-parking areas.
No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:

 (1)-(79) As written.
 (80) On the east side of Pine Street beginning 25 feet south of entrance to Champlain
 Elementary school and continuing south for 50 feet.
 (80) Reserved.
 (81)-(550) As written.
 (551) On the west both sides of Pine Street from Sears Lane to Flynn Avenue.
 (552)-(591) As written.

16 Bus stops.
(a) The following spaces are hereby designated as bus stops:

 (1)-(21) As written.
 (22) On the east side of Pine Street starting twenty (20) feet south of the crosswalk in front
 of Champlain Elementary School and extending south one hundred sixty (160) feet, to be
 effective Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
 to 4:00 p.m., holidays excepted. On the east side of Pine Street starting thirty (30) feet




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 south of the southern driveway entrance to Champlain Elementary School and extending
 south one hundred and sixty-five (165) feet, to be effective Monday through Friday
 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., holidays excepted.
 (23)-(25) As written.

(b)-(c) As written.

Purpose & Need:
In accordance with City Ordinance Chapter 20-3, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Director
has implemented a temporary parking regulation in front of Champlain Elementary School to
enhance student safety during drop-off and pick-up.

DPW Technical Services has been working closely with the Burlington School District to improve
visibility and pedestrian safety at the mid-block crosswalk in front of the school. This initiative
builds on last year’s installation of advance warning signage approaching the school zone and
mid-block crosswalk.

As part of the pilot program, the following temporary traffic regulations changes have been made:
  The no-parking zone on the east side of Pine Street has been extended southward to
 improve sight lines near the mid-block crosswalk.
  The adjacent GMT bus loading zones have been shifted southward to align with the new
 no-parking area.

This is the only change proposed at this time. For visual reference, please see Attachment-2, which
outlines the updated no-parking and bus loading zones in relation to the mid-block crosswalk.

Project Checklist:
 N/A Yes No Reference
 Aligns with MUTCD X Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)
 standards and/or
 established City Policy?
 Aligns with City plans? X
 Followed Public X These Traffic Regulation changes are defined as an
 Engagement Plan? INVOLVE project in the Public Engagement Plan (PEP).



Summary and Conclusion:
The Department of Public Works (DPW), in collaboration with the Burlington School District, has
launched a pilot program aimed at improving visibility and increasing sight line distance to the
mid-block crosswalk in front of Champlain Elementary School.

Although the existing GMT bus loading location meets the minimum required sight line distance
required, the area presents multiple overlapping contact points – including a pedestrian crossing,




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vehicle drop-offs, GMT bus parking, and yellow school bus pick-ups – that create an extenuating
circumstance warranting the further improvement of sight lines.

Following a thorough on-site evaluation, DPW Staff proposed the following change to the DPW
Director:
  Extend the no-parking zone southward on the east side of Pine Street to improve sight
 lines to the mid-block crosswalk.
  Relocate the adjacent bus loading areas further south to align with the expanded no-
 parking zone.

DPW Staff monitored drop-off and pick-up activities during the first week of school and noted
the following:
  Improved Visibility: Relocating GMT buses further south significantly enhanced sight lines
 near the crosswalk.
  Effective Delineation: Vertical delineators clearly marked the no-parking zone and
 successfully discouraged use by parents during peak hours (see Attachment-3).
  Active Commuting: A high number of families walked or biked to school from both the
 north and south directions. DPW anticipates increased vehicle traffic as winter approaches.

DPW Staff will continue to meet with the Burlington School District during bi-weekly safety
meetings. The City has provided recommendations regarding future traffic circulation plans
around Champlain Elementary School during drop-off and pick-up. Before further City
involvement, the School District will determine its next steps regarding potential circulation
adjustments.

Public Engagement:
Prior to the implementation of this pilot program, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Staff
held multiple discussions with the Burlington School District to identify strategies for improving
safety in front of Champlain Elementary School during student drop-off and pick-up. The primary
concern raised during these discussions was the mid-block crosswalk.

To better understand the conditions on site, DPW Staff conducted several visits during both
morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods. Based on these observations and collaborative
input from the School District, the first and most immediate adjustment agreed upon was to:
  Extend the no-parking zone southward on the east side of Pine Street to improve sight
 lines to the mid-block crosswalk.
  Relocate the adjacent bus loading areas further south to align with the expanded no-
 parking zone.

These changes are part of a broader pilot program designed to enhance visibility and reduce
potential conflicts between pedestrians, buses, and private vehicles.




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON


In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-Five Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
 Action: Approval
A Regulation in Relation to Date: 9/17/2025
 Attestation of Adoption:
  Rules and Regulations of the Traffic
  Commission— __________________________________
  Section 7; No-parking areas.
 Phillip Peterson, PE
  Section 16; Bus stops. Senior Transportation Engineer & Planner, Technical Services
 Published: ________________________
 Effective: _________________________




It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington
as follows:
That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 7 No-parking areas and Section 16 Bus
stops, designated of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7 No-parking areas.
No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:

 (1)-(79) As written.
 (80) On the east side of Pine Street beginning 25 feet south of entrance to Champlain Elementary school and
 continuing south for 50 feet.
 (80) Reserved.
 (81)-(550) As written.
 (551) On the west both sides of Pine Street from Sears Lane to Flynn Avenue.
 (552)-(591) As written.


Section 16 Bus stops.
(a) The following spaces are hereby designated as bus stops:

 (1)-(21) As written.
 (22) On the east side of Pine Street starting twenty (20) feet south of the crosswalk in front of Champlain
 Elementary School and extending south one hundred sixty (160) feet, to be effective Monday through Friday
 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., holidays excepted. On the east side
 of Pine Street starting thirty (30) feet south of the southern driveway entrance to Champlain Elementary
 School and extending south one hundred and sixty-five (165) feet, to be effective Monday through Friday
 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., holidays excepted.
 (23)-(25) As written.

(b)-(c) As written.

** Material stricken out deleted.
*** Material underlined added.
TD: BCO Appx.C, Sec 7, Sec 16
9/17/25




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Attachments:
 1. Traffic Regulation Amendment
 2. Implementation Photos
 3. Site Map

Site Map (Attachment-2):




Implementation Photos (Attachment-3):




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 City Attorney
 MEMORANDUM
TO: City of Burlington, Public Works Commission
 City of Burlington, City Council
 City of Burlington, Ordinance Committee

FROM: Erik Ramakrishnan, Esq., Assistant City Attorney
 Christina Cangiolosi, Associate Public Works Engineer
 Phillip Peterson P.E., Senior Transportation Engineer & Planner

CC: Chapin Spencer, Director of Public Works
 Laura Wheelock P.E., Division Director of Tech Services/City Engineer
 Jackie Rowland, Division Director for Parking & Traffic

DATE: September 17, 2025 (PW Commission)
 September 29, 2025 (City Council – First Reading)
 October 21, 2025 (City Council – Second Reading)

SUBJECT: Modernization of City Parking Ordinances

On behalf of the Parking Services Division and Technical Services Division of the
Department of Public Works, the City Attorney’s Office is requesting the Public Works
Commission recommend approval to the following amendments to the Burlington Code
of Ordinances (see Attachment-1):

 Section 20-1: The code refers interchangeably to the Public Works Commission in
its role as the City’s Traffic Commission as either the “traffic commission” or the “public
works commission”. For clarity, the proposed amendment defines “traffic commission” to
mean the “public works commission”. The code also refers in places to the “parking
enforcement officer”, which term is undefined. Other proposed amendments update the
code by replacing reference to the police department with reference to the “parking
enforcement officer”. A definition is provided to clarify that the “parking enforcement
officer” refers to appropriate personnel in the Department of Public Works.

 Section 20-23: Appendix C delineates parking and traffic rules for every street in
the City at a granular level. While ensuring community engagement and a public process,
the requirement to go to the Public Works Commission to adopt rules by ordinance for a
parking space, intersection, or street section to respond to changed circumstances or new
information sometimes hampers staff’s ability to respond to safety concerns or to meet the
City’s obligations under state and federal disability access laws. Staff will be presenting a
proposal to the commission soon asking for delegated authority in Appendix C in the
following circumstances:




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 (1) To designate accessible street parking spaces when necessary or
convenient to comply with federal and state disability access laws;

 (2) To establish or change school zones or to establish or modify crossing
guard placements in response to requests from the school department or when warranted
by changed circumstances or new data;

 (3) To prohibit parking when necessitated based upon safety assessments,
including to address line-of-sight issues at intersections or commercial driveways;

 (4) To implement or modify restrictions on right turns at intersections when
warranted by safety assessments; and

 (5) To implement or modify restrictions that substantially conflict with
published safety or engineering standards, including, without limitations, the city’s own
approved standard engineering specifications, the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility
Guidelines and other relevant standards published by the United States Access Board, the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other standards published by the Federal
Highways Administration, binding regulations or safety guidelines published by the
Vermont Agency of Transportation, and relevant guidelines published by the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

The proposed addition of new Section 20-23(c) would enable the delegation sought. Staff’s
intent would be to exercise delegated authority on a provisional basis until the City’s traffic
regulations are formally amended.

 Section 20-41: This section pertains to school zones. A conforming change is
proposed to be consistent with language proposed for Section 20-23.

 Section 20-53(b): This subsection authorizes the Public Works Commission to
place traffic and parking control devices on City streets. In reality, the commission adopts
regulations, and the Department of Public Works posts signage consistent with those
regulations. The distinction between the legal fiction and the reality will be material if
staff is delegated authority in the future as described above in the discussion of proposed
changes to Section 20-23. Thus, an amendment is proposed authorizing staff to post
signage when allowed by the commission.

 Section 20-53(c): A new subsection (c) is proposed to address circumstances where
parking tickets have been dismissed by the Superior Court because Appendix C describes
the approximate location of a no parking zone rather than the precise location. When this
occurs, staff is given some discretion where to post signage, which leaves open the
possibility that the signage has not been posted exactly as intended by the commission.
The intent of the new language is to shift the burden in such circumstances to the person
challenging the ticket to show that signage has not been posted in the correct location. The
presumption behind this change is that when the Commission fails to specify an exact
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 Section 20-55(a): Clause (8) prohibits parking in areas closed pursuant to Section
20-63. Because Section 20-63 is also being proposed for amendment to address areas
encumbered pursuant to Section 27-33, Clause (8) is amended to clarify that it applies even
when only a portion of a street is closed, and Clause (10) is deleted as duplicative.

 Section 20-55(d): An edit is proposed to eliminate pejorative language. A
conforming edit is also proposed in anticipation of a future amendment to Appendix C.
The language of subsection (d) currently prohibits parking in an accessible space
designated by the traffic commission. Because the City has a historic practice of requiring
that every accessible space be individually designated by the commission, the City often is
not able to respond quickly to accommodations requests that it is required to grant under
federal law. To address this concern, staff will soon be asking the public works
commission to amend Appendix C to include a process to allow provisional designation of
accessible spaces at a staff level. The proposed deletion in subsection (d) is a conforming
change in anticipation of that process. Whether the commission accepts the proposed
procedure, refencing the traffic commission in subsection (d) is unnecessary to render the
subsection effective.

 Section 20-61: An edit is proposed to reflect that the public works department now
handles parking enforcement.

 Section 20-63: Provisions of the code regarding encumbered parking assume the
existence of individual parking meters for all on-street parking spaces in the City, in that
historically spaces could be encumbered by placing locked hoods on individual parking
meters. The City is moving away from individual parking meters because they are
expensive to maintain, they complicate sidewalks maintenance, and they have the potential
to make sidewalks less accessible by narrowing the path of travel. As such, encumbered
spaces should be marked with temporary signs, as described for other street closures
described in Section 20-63. Adding such closures within the coverage of Section 20-63
also simplifies Section 20-55, addresses towing consistent with changes proposed to
Section 20-71, and clarifies the fine applicable to parking illegally in an encumbered space,
pursuant to Section 20-66(b)(5). The changes to this section reflect current practice based
on a teleological interpretation of the code, thereby eliminating any ambiguity.

 Section 20-66: Changes are proposed to remove pejorative language from Clauses
(1) and (7) of Subsection (b). A change is also made to Clause (1) to make the fine for
parking in an accessible space illegally the same as under state law, which currently is
$200.00. Changes to Clause (7) also remove an ambiguity in that Clause (7) states that the
charge for nonmetered violations, except idling in accessible spaces and idling, is $75.00.
This conflicts with Clause (6) of the same Subsection, which applies a $200.00 charge for
removal of a vehicle being processed for towing.

 Section 20-67: An edit is proposed to reflect that the public works department now
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 Section 20-71: Currently, the code indicates that parking enforcement officers
“shall” tow a vehicle anytime it is parked in violation of Section 20-55. Not every violation
of Section 20-55 warrants towing, so that an amendment is proposed to state that a vehicle
may be towed anytime it violates any provision of the code if the vehicle is: blocking
access, interfering with construction activities, near a hydrant, in an accessible space, in an
area closed to parking (including encumbered parking), parked in a manner that threatens
public health or safety, or parked illegally for at least 24 hours; or if more than $275.00 in
outstanding fines has accumulated.

 Section 20-72: An edit is proposed to reflect that the public works department now
handles parking enforcement.

 Section 20-73: An edit is proposed to reflect that the public works department now
handles parking enforcement. Additionally, proposed amendments to this section and to
Section 20-79 make clear that if a vehicle is towed upon accumulation of $275.00 in
outstanding fines, the owner must repay the entire fine to recover the vehicle. Currently,
it is sufficient to pay down the accumulated fines to the $275.00 limit. However,
commonly, owners who pay down their fines to this limit quickly accrue additional fines
and face towing again. The intent is to remove that possibility. An additional non-
substantive amendment avoids the separate enumeration of Clause (1) of Subsection (b).
Because there is no Clause (2), setting off Clause (1) from the remainder of the Subsection
is unnecessary.

 Section 20-79: the proposed edit relates to the $275.00 limit described above for
Section 20-73.

 Sections 20-83, 20-84, 20-87, & 20-101: Edits are proposed that are declaratory of
existing law to reflect that the City is moving away from individual parking meters. An
edit is also proposed to clarify that credit card service fees are the responsibility of the
parker. This is consistent with current City practice since the City provides the option to
pay at kiosks with coin. In the future, providing that option may become less practical, so
that clarification is warranted.

 Section 20-95: Edits are proposed to eliminate pejorative language.

 Section 20-110: A new code section is proposed to clarify the City’s authority to
rent space in private parking facilities and to ensure that the City has appropriate ticketing
and towing authority in such rented facilities.

 Section 27-33: Edits are proposed regarding encumbered spaces, as discussed
above with respect to other sections.




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 Purpose & Need:

 The goal of these proposed Chapter 20 and Appendix C changes is to simplify and expedite
 the approval and enforcement of parking and traffic regulations, clarify roles and
 responsibilities, and update outdated provisions. These amendments will improve
 efficiency, enhance responsiveness to community needs, and support timely
 implementation of safety and accessibility improvements.
 • Improving Accessibility: Streamlined processes will enable quicker responses to
 requests for changes that enhance accessibility, such as ADA parking spaces and
 school zones.
 • Efficiency in Safety-Related Amendments: With an expedited approval process,
 safety-related changes can be implemented faster, reducing risks associated with
 delayed action on critical traffic issues.
 • Alignment with Current Guidelines: These proposed amendments will ensure
 that our processes align with the latest recommendations from the Public Rights-
 of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and the Manual on Uniform Traffic
 Control Devices (MUTCD).
 • Correcting Legal and Procedural Ambiguities: The current code sometimes
 reflects a legal fiction rather than actual practice (for example, the Commission
 “posting signage”). Updating the language avoids confusion, reduces legal risk, and
 reflects how responsibilities are actually carried out.

 Project Checklist:
 N/A Yes No Reference
Aligns with MUTCD x PROWAG, MUTCD, ADA, VTrans, Established DPW
standards and/or established Policies
City Policy?
Aligns with City plans? x City Transportation Plan, planBTV Walk Bike, BSD
 School Travel Plan
Followed Public x These Traffic Regulation changes are defined as an
Engagement Plan? INVOLVE project in the Public Engagement Plan (PEP).


 Enhancing Efficiency While Preserving Oversight

 These ordinance updates follow from discussions with the Public Works Commission in
 November 2024, where staff outlined a framework for modernizing the City’s traffic
 regulation amendment process. The Commission was informed at that time that the
 existing system, which requires Commission level action on even minor regulatory
 adjustments, can delay implementation of important safety measures, accessibility
 accommodations, and compliance with state and federal standards.

 The proposed amendments reflect staff’s ongoing effort to align the City’s practices with
 modern transportation standards such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
 (MUTCD), the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), and applicable
 ADA requirements. By clarifying definitions, reducing procedural ambiguity, and


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delegating limited authority to staff, the City will be better able to respond promptly to
changing conditions while maintaining transparency and community involvement.

This approach preserves the Commission’s oversight role on broader policy and regulatory
matters while ensuring that urgent or legally mandated adjustments such as accessible
parking, school zones, or safety related signage can be addressed in a timely and consistent
manner.

Upcoming Appendix C Amendments
Once the Chapter 20 ordinance changes are approved, Department of Public Works staff
will bring forward proposed amendments to Appendix C. These amendments will
implement the updated processes for staff-level traffic regulation adjustments, including
accessible parking, school zones, and safety-related changes, see Attachment-2.

Staff anticipates presenting the Appendix C amendments to the Public Works Commission
at the November 2025 meeting. A draft of the proposed changes is attached for review and
consideration.

Timeline and Next Steps

 • Public Works Commission – September 17, 2025: Recommend approval of the
 ordinance updates as presented.
 • City Council – First Reading – September 29, 2025: Waive the rules and
 approve the first reading of the proposed parking enforcement ordinance.
 • City Council – Second Reading – October 21, 2025: Waive the rules and
 approve the second reading of the ordinance.
 • Public Works Commission – November 2025: Staff will return to present
 specific Appendix C amendments for consideration, consistent with the updated
 process.
 • Implementation: Following all Council, Commission, and Committee approvals,
 staff will update the Code of Ordinances, and Traffic Regulations communicate
 changes to enforcement and operations teams, and provide public notice.

Attachments:
 1. Chapter 20 BCO Amendment
 2. DRAFT Appendix C Amendment




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 ORDINANCE ___________
 Sponsor: Public Works Commission
 Public Hearing Dates: ___________
 In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-Five _____________________________
 First reading: _________________
 Referred to: ___________________
 An Ordinance in Relation to Rules suspended and placed in all
 stages of passage: ______________
 PARKING ENFORCEMENT Second reading: ________________
 Action: ______________________
 Date: ________________________
 Signed by Mayor: ______________
 Published: ____________________
 Effective: _____________________

 It is hereby Ordained by the City Council of the City of Burlington as follows:

 1 That Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
 2 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 1, thereof to read as follows:
 3 As written, with the following definitions inserted in alphabetical order:
 4 Parking enforcement officer: Means any city employee designated by the director of public works or
 5 designee to enforce the parking restrictions of this code.
 6 Traffic commission: Means the public works commission.
 7
 8 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and

 9 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 23, thereof to read as follows:
10

11 (a) and (b), as written.
12 (c) The board of traffic commissions may adopt regulations delegating its authority under this section
13 to the director of public works or their designee, for the following purposes:
14 (1) To designate accessible street parking spaces when necessary or convenient to comply
15 with federal and state disability access laws;
16 (2) To establish or change school zones or to establish or modify crossing guard placements in
17 response to requests from the school department or when warranted by changed circumstances or new data;
18 (3) To prohibit parking when necessitated based upon safety assessments, including to address
19 line-of-sight issues at intersections or commercial driveways;
20 (4) To implement or modify restrictions on right turns at intersections when warranted by
21 safety assessments; and
22 (5) To implement or modify restrictions that substantially conflict with published safety or
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24 specifications, the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines and other relevant standards published by
25 the United States Access Board, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other standards
26 published by the Federal Highways Administration, binding regulations or safety guidelines published by the
27 Vermont Agency of Transportation, and relevant guidelines published by the American Association of State
28 Highway and Transportation Officials.
29

30 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
31 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 41, thereof to read as follows:
32 The traffic commission is hereby authorized to establish school zones, and to authorize staff to
33 establish school zones consistent with subsection (c) of section 20-23 of this code, by causing the same to be
34 designated by appropriate signs indicating the speed limit and erected not more than five hundred (500) feet
35 in advance of a school ground or of a pedestrian crossing customarily used by school pupils.
36

37 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
38 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 53, thereof to read as follows:
39 (a), as written.
40 (b) The traffic commission may conspicuously place, or authorize the public works director or
41 designee to place, suitable signs in and near the areas affected by the parking regulations of this article,
42 plainly indicating such regulations.
43 (c) Whenever the traffic commission’s regulations identify an approximate location for signage to be
44 placed, the actual placement chosen by the public works director or designee shall be entitled to a rebuttable
45 presumption of correctness.
46

47 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
48 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 55, thereof to read as follows:
49 (a) No operator or driver of any vehicle shall stop, stand or park the same in any of the following
50 places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a
51 police officer or official traffic sign or except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger:
52 (1) to (7), as written.
53 (8) Any street or portion of a street closed pursuant to section 20-63;
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55 (10) [Reserved]. In a metered parking space where the meter for such space is covered with a hood
56 issued pursuant to Section 27-33. This prohibition shall not apply to vehicles engaged in the activities
57 allowed by the permit issued pursuant to Section 27-33;
58 (11) to (16), as written.
59 (b) and (c), as written.
60 (d) No person shall park any vehicle in any parking space designated by the traffic commission for
61 parking for the handicapped individuals with disabilities unless the vehicle displays special handicapped
62 license plates or placards issued pursuant to 23 V.S.A. 304a, or any amendment or renumbering thereof.
63 (e) and (f), as written.
64

65 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
66 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 61, thereof to read as follows:
67 No person shall leave a vehicle in the same place within the limits of a street for a period longer than
68 three (3) days. This period starts when the police department or parking enforcement officer observes a
69 vehicle in a space. From that time the vehicle must be moved within three (3) days. For the purposes of this
70 section the term moved is defined as relocating a vehicle at least twenty-five (25) feet from its original
71 location for a time period of thirty-six (36) hours.
72

73 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
74 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 63, thereof to read as follows:
75 For the purpose of cleaning, clearing, oiling, repairing, surfacing a street, special events, parades, or
76 pruning or removing trees, or for parking encumbered pursuant to Section 27-33, the street department, parks
77 department, or police department may close such street or portion of a street to the parking of vehicles by
78 causing signs to be posted thereon in conspicuous locations indicating the prohibition of parking thereon.
79 The signs shall be posted by 6:00 p.m. and the prohibition shall be effective 12:00 a.m. the following day.
80 Such prohibition shall remain in effect until such signs are removed, and during the period when parking is
81 so prohibited, no person shall park a motor vehicle on any such street.
82

83 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
84 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 66, thereof to read as follows:
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 86 (b) Nonmetered Parking Offenses:
 87 (1) Handicapped Accessible parking. The penalty for handicapped parking violations as set forth in
 88 Section 20-55(d) shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) as set forth in 23 V.S.A. § 304a(e)(1), as
 89 the same may be amended or renumbered from time to time.
 90 (2) to (6), as written.
 91 (7) Other nonmetered parking offense. "Nonmetered parking offense" means any parking offense set
 92 out in this Code, except violations related to metered parking. The penalty for violations of nonmetered
 93 parking offenses except handicapped parking and idling as indicated shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
 94 (8) and (9), as written.
 95 (c), as written.
 96

 97 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
 98 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 67, thereof to read as follows:
 99 (a), as written.
100 (b) Any person who has violated any ordinance regarding parking in the city may within thirty (30)
101 days from the date of such violation waive in writing the issuance of any process in a trial by jury or hearing
102 and voluntarily pay to the police department of the city the penalty prescribed in Section 20-66. Payments
103 may be made by cash, check, money order, credit card or online payment.
104

105 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
106 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 71, thereof to read as follows:
107 (a) Under the provisions of this division, any police officer or parking enforcement officer shall cause
108 a motor vehicle parked in violation of the following to be moved or removed to any public garage or other
109 place designated by him within a five-mile radius from the boundaries of the city.:
110 (1), as written.
111 (2) Designated prohibited areas, as set forth in section 20-55 of this Code; In any manner that violates
112 any provision of this code if:
113 (i) The vehicle is interfering unreasonably with the free flow of traffic, including through,
114 into, or out of any public or private parking area, driveway, or right of way;
115 (ii) The vehicle is parked in a manner that interferes unreasonably with any lawful
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117 (iii) The violation constitutes or includes a violation of Section 22-55(a)(3), (a)(8), or (d) of
118 this code;
119 (iv) When allowed pursuant to Section 20-79 of this code;
120 (v) In any location where, in the opinion of the parking enforcement officer, such vehicle
121 creates an immediate traffic hazard or otherwise endangers the public health, safety, or welfare; or
122 (vi) The violation continues for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) hours following
123 ticketing.
124 (3) to (5), as written.
125 (b) and (c), as written.
126

127 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
128 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 72, thereof to read as follows:
129 The chief of police parking enforcement officer and the owner of any public garage to which a
130 vehicle is removed shall keep a record of each vehicle so removed by manufacturer’s trade name or make,
131 registration number or motor number if the vehicle is not registered, registered owner if the vehicle bears a
132 Vermont registration, such other descriptive matter as may be necessary to identify such vehicle, and the
133 name and address of any claimant thereof. The chief of police parking enforcement officer shall, in addition,
134 keep a record showing the date of such removal, the place to which such removal is made and the reason for
135 such removal. All such records shall be open to public inspection at all times.
136

137 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
138 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 73, thereof to read as follows:
139 Before the owner shall be permitted to reclaim a vehicle which has been removed pursuant to this
140 division, he shall:
141 (a) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the chief of police parking enforcement officer and to the owner
142 or person in charge of such public garage of his identity and of his ownership of such vehicle;
143 (b) Pay to the police department all outstanding charges for violation of the offenses described in
144 section 20-79(a) this article, and all charges for removing said vehicle and all charges for the storing and
145 parking thereof, and for publication of record of removal,; or (1) pPost a bond, certified by the chief of police
146 or his duly authorized representative, which is equal to the amount of charges dueset forth in (b) above; and
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148 (d), as written.
149

150 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
151 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 79, thereof to read as follows:
152 (a) Any motor vehicle parked in violation of city ordinance upon any public highway of the city or at
153 the Burlington International Airport, including such ways, streets, alleys, lanes or other places as may be
154 open to the public, the owner of which has accumulated unpaid parking violations totaling two hundred
155 seventy-five dollars ($275.00) or more, not including the amount attributable to the present violation, may be
156 removed and stored pursuant to this division. Thereupon, the vehicle may be reclaimed pursuant to Section
157 20-73. In order to reclaim the impounded vehicle, the owner shall pay charges for outstanding violations
158 such that the total amount owed in fines and fees pursuant to ordinance violations is reduced to less than two
159 hundred seventy-five dollars ($275.00), all outstanding removal charges previously assessed and the charges
160 imposed by this division for such removal and storage or until the requirements of Section 20-73(b)(1) have
161 been met. Fines shall not be avoided by the transference of title or registration, or the purchasing of a
162 different vehicle.
163 (b) and (c), as written.
164

165 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
166 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 83, thereof to read as follows:
167 The board of public works commissioners is hereby authorized to establish zones to be known as
168 parking meter zones in all or part of such areas on the streets of the city as they may deem necessary. For
169 greater clarity, the term “parking meter zone” includes all on-street paid parking within the city, whether a
170 meter is physically present for each metered space. Nothing in this code or its appendices shall be construed
171 to prevent the city from using parking kiosks, other forms of multi-space metering, or web-based
172 applications, to collect parking fees, whether in parking meter zones or other city owned or operated parking
173 facilities.
174

175 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
176 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 84, thereof to read as follows:
177 (a) The public works commission shall cause parking meters to be installed in parking meter zones
178 established under this division. The public works commission shall also cause the installation of necessary


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179 curb and street markings for on-street paid parking, provide for the regulation and operation thereof, and
180 maintain said parking meters, including multi-space meters, instructions for online payment via web-based
181 applications, kiosks, or similar apparatus and/or multi-space meters in workable condition.
182

183 (b) Meters and/or multi-space meters Payment devices shall be placed upon the curb next to
184 individual parking spaces or in proximity of designated parking spaces, and shall be so constructed as to
185 accept payment as indicated by instructions upon the meter device.
186 (c) Whenever any payment processor charges a fee for the use of a credit card to pay for metered
187 parking, the person responsible for payment for the parking shall also be responsible for the payment
188 processor’s charges.
189

190 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
191 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 87, thereof to read as follows:
192 (a) When any vehicle is parked in any meter zone in accordance with the provisions of this division,
193 the operator of the vehicle shall, upon entering the parking space, immediately pay in accordance with
194 instructions on the meter and/or multi-space meter payment apparatus as indicated by the legend thereon, and
195 failure to make such payment or to operate the meter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Upon payment, the
196 parking space may be lawfully occupied by such vehicle for a period as set out in App. C, Section 19.
197 (b), as written.
198

199 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
200 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 95, thereof to read as follows:
201 20-95 Disabled persons Individuals with disabilities exempt from requirements.
202 Any person who is blind, who has an ambulatory handicap, or who is temporarily disabled with an
203 ambulatory handicap shall be entitled to Any person who is blind, or who has a permanent or temporary
204 ambulatory disability, may park without fee for an unlimited period in a parking zone which is restricted as
205 to the length of time parking is permitted. This section shall not apply to zones in which parking, standing or
206 stopping of all vehicles is prohibited, which are reserved for special vehicles, or where parking is prohibited
207 by any parking ban. As a condition to this privilege right, the vehicle shall display the special handicapped
208 parking card, plate or placard issued by the state commissioner of motor vehicles as required in 23 V.S.A.
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210

211 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
212 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 101, thereof to read as follows:
213 In each lot owned or leased by the city for the purpose of parking, meters and/or multi-space meters
214 payment apparatus shall be placed upon the curb or in proximity to parking spaces, and shall be so
215 constructed as to accept payment as indicated by instructions thereupon said meter.
216

217 And that Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
218 hereby is amended by adding Sec. 110, thereof to read as follows:
219 The public works commission may, with the approval of the city council, authorize the mayor to
220 execute leases for space within private parking facilities, wherein the city may charge for parking at rates the
221 same or substantially the same as rates charged in public garages within the city, and wherein the parking
222 enforcement officer shall have the same authority to ticket or tow vehicles as for public garages.
223

224 And that Chapter 27, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and
225 hereby is amended by amending Sec. 33, thereof to read as follows:
226 (a), as written.
227 (b) Permits for the obstruction of metered parking spaces may be issued for the following purposes
228 only:
229 (1) Construction, repair or maintenance work on abutting or nearby properties;
230 (2) Loading or unloading goods, people, materials or equipment, or the use of such
231 equipment, on abutting or nearby properties;
232 (3) Working in that immediate area of the street;
233 (4) The parking of vehicles used for events; or
234 (5) Any other uses as approved by city council.
235 The permit and the application for the permit shall state the nature of the obstruction, the purpose of the
236 obstruction, and the time allowed for it to remain or continue. The permit shall specify the number of
237 metered spaces to be obstructed. The permit shall be subject to reasonable conditions imposed by the
238 director of public works or designee, including reasonable indemnification provisions approved as to form by
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240 (c) The department of public works shall upon issuance of the permit issue an appropriate number of
241 meter hoods to the applicant for each parking space to be obstructed. Upon the face of each hood shall be
242 indicated in bold face "NO PARKING—TOW AWAY ZONE." The applicant shall place the meter hood
243 over the meter by 6:00 p.m. the preceding day signage to be placed as described in Section 20-63.
244 (d) to (f), as written.
245

246 * Material stricken out deleted.
247 ** Material underlined added.
248
249
250
251
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 CITY OF BURLINGTON


In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-Five Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
 Action: DRAFT
A Regulation in Relation to Date: XX/XX/XXXX
 Attestation of Adoption:
 Rules and Regulations of the Traffic
 Commission— __________________________________
 7 No-parking areas.
 Phillip Peterson, PE
 7A Accessible spaces designated. Senior Transportation Engineer & Planner, Technical Services
 15 Designated school zones. Published: ________________________
 19 Parking rates. Effective: _________________________
 20 Prohibition of turns on red signal.
 21 School crossing guards.


It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington
as follows:
That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, 7A Accessible spaces designated and 15
Designated school zones, designated of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as
follows:

Section 7 No-parking areas.
(a) No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:

 (1)-(591) As written.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of this appendix, whenever necessary or convenient in
response to a reasonable request from the public or when warranted by changed circumstances or new data, and
whenever existing rules are substantially inconsistent with binding regulations or safety guidelines published by the
U.S. Access Board, the Federal Highways Administration, the Vermont Agency of Transportation, or the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the public works director or designee may designate new
no-parking areas, change or modify the locations of existing no-parking areas, or make other changes affecting no-
parking areas, including, without limitation, removals that are necessitated by safety assessments. Such designations,
changes, or modifications shall become effective and enforceable upon the posting of reasonable signage directing
motorists accordingly. Within a reasonable time after making such designation, change, or modification, the public
works director or designee shall propose to the traffic commission a formal amendment to subsection (a) of this section
to reflect said designation, change, or modification; provided that the failure to do so shall not render an existing
designation, change, or modification invalid or unenforceable.


Section 7A Accessible spaces designated.
(b) No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following location, except automobiles displaying special
 handicapped license plates or placards issued pursuant to 18 V.S.A § 1325 23 V.S.A. § 304a, or any amendment
 or renumbering thereof:

 (1)-(173) As written.




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(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of this appendix, whenever necessary or convenient to
comply with federal and state disability access laws, and whenever existing parking rules are substantially inconsistent
with the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines, or other relevant standards published by the United States
Access Board, the public works director or designee may designate new accessible spaces or change or modify the
locations of existing accessible spaces. Such designations, changes, or modifications shall become effective and
enforceable upon the posting of reasonable signage directing motorists accordingly. Within a reasonable time after
making such designation, change, or modification, the public works director or designee shall propose to the traffic
commission a formal amendment to subsection (a) of this section to reflect said designation, change, or modification;
provided that the failure to do so shall not render an existing designation, change, or modification invalid or
unenforceable.


Section 15 Designated school zones.
(a) The following streets are hereby designated as school zones. No person shall operate a vehicle at a rate of speed
greater than twenty-five (25) miles per hour on the following streets:

 (1)-(32) As written.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of this appendix, whenever necessary or convenient in
response to a reasonable request from the school department or when warranted by changed circumstances or new
data, and whenever existing rules are substantially inconsistent with binding regulations or safety guidelines published
by the U.S. Access Board, the Federal Highways Administration, the Vermont Agency of Transportation, or the
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the public works director or designee may
designate new school zones, change or modify the locations of existing school zones, or make other changes affecting
school zones, including, without limitation, adjusting rules for student drop off and pick up. Such designations,
changes, or modifications shall become effective and enforceable upon the posting of reasonable signage directing
motorists accordingly. Within a reasonable time after making such designation, change, or modification, the public
works director or designee shall propose to the traffic commission a formal amendment to subsection (a) of this section
to reflect said designation, change, or modification; provided that the failure to do so shall not render an existing
designation, change, or modification invalid or unenforceable.


Section 19 Parking rates.
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) As written.

(g) With the commission’s recommendation, the City Council may approve leases of private parking garages, lots,
and other facilities, which the City shall lease and operate in the public interest. Parking rates for leased parking
facilities shall be set by lease, and the City shall have the same power to enforce parking rules and regulations in
leased facilities as for other city parking facilities, including the power to issue tickets and to tow vehicles. Parking
facilities leases shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and signed by the Mayor.


Section 20 Prohibition of turns on red signal.
Notwithstanding any general authorization otherwise contained in the statutes of the State of Vermont, the ordinances
of the City of Burlington or the regulations of the board of traffic commissioners, it shall be unlawful at the following
intersections within the City of Burlington for an operator of a motor vehicle to make a right-hand turn against a traffic
signal which is indicating red:

 (a) At all times at the following locations:

 (1)-(51) As written.

 (b) At times when an illuminated sign indications “No Turn On Red” is displayed to drivers at the following
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 (1)-(21) As written.

 (c) Notwithstanding ….


Section 21 School crossing guards.
(a) Motor vehicles shall be operated in conformance with directions given by adult school crossing guards, who are
hereby given the authority to direct vehicular traffic at the following locations:

 (1)-(33) As written.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of this appendix, whenever necessary or convenient in
response to a reasonable request from the school department or when warranted by changed circumstances or new
data, the public works director or designee may designate new school crossing guard locations, change or modify the
locations of existing school crossing guard locations, or make other changes affecting school crossing guard locations.
Such designations, changes, or modifications shall become effective and enforceable upon the posting of reasonable
signage directing motorists accordingly. Within a reasonable time after making such designation, change, or
modification, the public works director or designee shall propose to the traffic commission a formal amendment to
subsection (a) of this section to reflect said designation, change, or modification; provided that the failure to do so
shall not render an existing designation, change, or modification invalid or unenforceable.


** Material stricken out deleted.
*** Material underlined added.
TD: BCO Appx.C, Sec 7, Sec 16




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 Pine St. Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05401
 802.865.7200 VOX
 802.863.0466 FAX
 802.863.0450 TTY



 Chapin Spencer
 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

 Lee Perry
 DIVISION DIRECTOR
 DPW MIANTENANCE DIVISION




MEMORANDUM

To: Department Of Public Works Commission

From: Chapin Spencer, Director Public Works
 Lee Perry, Division Director DPW Maintenance Division
 Megan Moir, Division Director DPW Water Resources Division
 Rob Goulding, DPW Public Information Manager

Date: September 17, 2025

Re: Fall Clean Sweep Operation



Executive Summary:

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Maintenance Division, in coordination with the Water
Resources Division and the Parking & Traffic Division, is implementing a first ever fall clean sweep
operation similar to our spring clean sweep operation that occurs annually (See attachment A FY25
Spring Clean Sweep Totals). The fall operation would mirror the same schedule as the spring clean
sweep, starting mid-week on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and continuing through Friday
Morning November 14, 2025. No formal Commission action is needed at this time.

Background:

A clean sweep operation is a combined effort by the Street Maintenance team, Parking Services, and
Customer Service. Each play a role in many facets of the operation such as public information and
outreach including notification in different publications such as North Avenue News and social
media and attaching fliers to vehicles parked in the street the night prior to the specific zone being
swept.

Staff from Street Maintenance then perform the sweeping in the overnight hours utilizing the two
(2) City owned street sweepers and a contracted street sweeper for a total of three (3) sweepers.
Parking Services agents ticket vehicles left in the street during the designated sweeping hours and


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have them removed by tow truck to a designated area where residents will be able to retrieve their
vehicle the next day.

Sweeping occurs by designated zones. Prior to the initial clean sweep date, parking ban lights
located at the main corridor entrances to the City will be turned on indicating that there will be a
parking ban. Once clean sweep starts by zone, the parking ban lights in that specific zone will be
turned on prior to sweeping to alert residents that there will be a parking ban for that night. This
enables our staff to thoroughly clean the street from curb to curb clearing the debris and hauling it
away to our soil storage facility.

Benefits:

DPW Maintenance Division and DPW Water Resources have discussed the idea of a fall clean sweep
for the last few years. The benefits of removing leaf and silt debris prior to winter include:

 Supporting Lake Health. Removing leaves and vegetation along the curb line reduces the
 amount of phosphorous that enters the lake directly via the City MS4 (Municipal Separate
 Stormwater Sewer System). In the Combined Sewer area, reducing the amount of leaves and
 debris entering the combined pipes lowers the likelihood of combined sewer overflows to
 the lake during intense storms.
 Reduces maintenance on our stormwater collection systems. Reducing silt and debris
 from entering the collection system improves functionality and reduces maintenance by not
 having to clean catch basins, collection pipes, and stormwater treatment practices as often.
 Improved compliance with State stormwater regulations. The City’s Municipal Separate
 Stormwater Sewer System (MS4) permit requires the City to annually report on our
 performance reducing pollution and stormwater runoff. The City is required to reduce the
 amount of phosphorus entering the lake.
 Safer streets. Removing leaves and other material from roadways reduces the slipperiness
 of the road surface for all travelers – but especially for pedestrians and cyclists when the
 roads are wet.
 Provides additional revenue for the Street Maintenance Department. Off-season
 sweeping (after November 1) is considered billable work.

Enhanced Public Education:

Given the importance of this newly introduced second annual street sweeping and the potential for
significant enforcement penalties, we are planning a robust public education campaign lasting
approximately 6 weeks. This will include:
 Briefing key stakeholders including the Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee &
 DPW Commission
 Enhanced website reflecting dates, contact information and educational information on
 water quality benefits
 Media release
 Multiple front porch forum and social media posts
 Multilingual translations, along with Propio real time interpretation for any call in questions
 Flyering by zone
 VT-Alert

Action Needed:




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No formal Commission action is needed as City Ordinance already provides the flexibility for the
DPW to call a parking ban when needed and appropriately noticed. That said, we do need your help
in spreading the word about the operation in order to achieve the highest compliance possible.

Last spring we had to ticket and tow 440 vehicles in order to complete the clean sweep. We are
setting ourselves a goal to ticket and tow 10% fewer vehicles this season – which is an ambitious
goal considering that this is the first year we have done a fall clean sweep. Your neighborhood
communications and sharing our social media messaging will help this fall clean sweep go more
smoothly.

We also look forward to receiving any feedback and guidance at the Commission meeting to best
hone this effort. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.



Attachment A:

FY25 Spring Clean Sweep Totals By Zone
 Zone Debris Collected Cubic Yards Miles Swept
 A 73 64
 B/H 142 99
 F 116 67
 G 148 91
 D 93 95
 E 123 105
 C 91 78
 Totals 786 599

This 786 yards of material represents approximately 100 single-axle dump truck loads.




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Downtown Public
Parking Utilization
PUBLIC WORKS COMMIS SION
SE PT EMBE R 17 , 2025



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Current Parking Promotions
2 Hours Free – Downtown Garage

Downtown Restaurant & Retail Worker Free Parking in Downtown Garage

50% off monthly permits for new downtown businesses for first 6 months

2 Hours Free – Main Street / Winooski Ave Lot
 - Started June 16th

1 Hour Free – Marketplace Garage
 - Started July 21st
 - Revenue for promotion allocated by City Council in FY26 budget




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 ParkMobile Transactions
 2023 2024 % Change 2025 % Change
Marketplace from 2023 from 2024
 May 12291 12725 3% 11690 -9%
 June 13600 12635 -8% 11130 -14%
 July 16378 12975 -26% 12590 -3%
 August 16627 13593 -22% 12965 -5%
 % Change
Main Street from 2023
 May 2340 2008 -17%
 June 2473 1507 -64%
 July 2713 1101 -146%
 August 2743 1663 -65%
 % Change
Downtown from 2024
 May 4936 5880 16% 5979 2%
 June 5242 5196 -1% 5804 10%
 July 6574 6739 2% 6049 -11%
 August 6007 6129 2% 6312 3%
 % Change
 from 2023-pre
On Street construction
 May 58052 64188 10% 61318 5%
 June 58811 62290 6% 58127 -1%
 July 59127 66444 11% 63076 6%
 August 64076 69611 8% 67084 4%

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 ParkMobile Revenue
 2023 2024 % Change 2025 % change
 from 2023 from 2024 % of FY26 Budget
May $37,421.20 $43,146.10 13% $38,332.80 -13%
June $41,794.20 $43,357.60 4% $36,767.40 -18%
July $52,423.50 $45,699.30 -15% $37,188.35 -23% 6%
August $52,077.30 $45,047.50 -16% $31,730.80 -42% 5%



May $7,227.35 $8,881.50 19%
June $7,405.15 $5,559.20 -33%
July $9,881.75 $1,703.55 -480% 1%
August $8,347.60 $2,269.55 -268% 1%



May $16,023.20 $21,186.00 24% $16,395.30 -29%
June $16,395.80 $18,957.00 14% $16,062.20 -18%
July $20,922.20 $24,077.60 13% $18,211.50 -32% 2%
August $18,489.40 $17,669.30 -5% $20,963.90 16% 3%
 % Change
 from 2023-pre
 construction
May $119,068.10 $130,379.90 9% $149,007.00 13% 20%
June $121,967.45 $127,822.90 5% $148,962.50 14% 18%
July $120,788.45 $135,993.60 11% $176,450.52 23% 32%
August $131,820.55 $140,069.40 6% $176,772.14 21% 25%

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Questions?

 Jackie Esperti
 Division Director - Parking & Traffic Division
 jesperti@burlingtonvt.gov




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05401
 802.863.9094 VOICE
 802.863.0466 FAX
 802.863.0450 TTY
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpw




To: DPW Commissioners
Fr: Chapin Spencer, Director (cspencer@burlingtonvt.gov)
Re: DPW Director’s Report
Date: September, 17 2025


FY’26 COMMISSION OFFICERS:
At the July 2025 Commission meeting, the Commission voted to approve the following slate for
FY’26:
  Chair: Chris Damiani
  Vice Chair: Eliana Fox
  Secretary: Valerie Ducharme
Congratulations all and thank you for your service!

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
  Great Streets Main Street has completed all utility work and the project is focusing on
 installing the tree cells, sidewalk, curbing, bike lanes, signal and light pole bases and more.
 The work on these surficial improvements is generally progressing from west to east. The
 corridor continues to generally be open nights and weekends and will be fully open during
 the winter shutdown period after Thanksgiving. This project remains on budget and ahead of
 schedule. We are projecting a summer 2026 completion date.
  Champlain Parkway also continues to make strong progress. We expect most of the Pine
 Street corridor between Kilburn and Main streets to be completed this season. This project
 remains on time and on budget with a summer 2026 completion date.
  CY’25 paving contract is advancing with work currently occurring on Archibald and Pearl
 streets. We worked to get the paving on Archibald done prior to school starting, but due to
 coordination challenges with the contractor, we were unable to get this done. That said, we
 have good coordination with the school department and have a good plan moving forward.
  Wastewater Headworks Project is the initial ~$16.6M stage of the comprehensive
 upgrades to Burlington’s wastewater treatment plants. The site work will be completed in
 the coming month. The review of the specifications for the headworks equipment is
 underway with the equipment expected to arrive this winter and coming spring. Projected
 completion for this initial phase is summer of 2026.

ANNUAL DPW EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
I am looking forward to hosting our annual staff recognition event this Friday, September 12.
Commissioners are welcome to attend! We have a great team and we don’t stop enough and look
back to see all that we’ve accomplished. Thank you to all the full time, part time, seasonal staff who
keep this City running! From coordinating the public infrastructure improvements around
Burlington Square to responding to the daily service requests submitted through SeeClickFix, our
work is varied and never ceases.

See you all next Wednesday! Reach out anytime with any issue (cspencer@burlingtonvt.gov).




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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 PINE STREET
 BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
 COMMISSION MEETING September 17, 2025
 DRAFT MINUTES

 See video for full meeting – link below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3h2iHjrCZc

Commissioners Present: Commissioner Barr, Chair Damiani, Vice Chair Fox, Commissioner
Davis, Commissioner Hays, Commissioner Munteanu, Commissioner O’Neill-Vivanco
ITEM 1 – CALL TO ORDER
 Commission Chair Damiani called the meeting to order at _____ p.m.
ITEM 2 – AGENDA
 Commissioner Barr made a motion to approve the agenda
 Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco seconded
 Unanimous approval

ITEM 3 – PUBLIC FORUM

 Jenevieve Mascena to talk about the speed humps put in by Flynn School. Need
 crossing guard back at Barley Road, flashing lights for crosswalks.
 Elizabeth Post of North Avenue also speaking of the speed humps by Flynn School.
 Concerns about speeding after the last light by Plattsburg Avenue.
 Janis Caruso South Union and Maple. Parking meters put in or changes to parking for
 Champlain College.
 Elizabeth Sylor and lives on Browe Court also speaking about the speed bumps on North
 Avenue.
 Barbara ordinance concerns for parking. Concerns have been addressed.
 Sharon Bushor parking ordinance.
 Erik Ramakrishnan City Attorney’s Office 20-7 confirm this is the section. Sharon 20-71.
 John speed bumps on North Ave
 Jenevieve Mascena flashing crosswalks next one north Pennington Drive is another one
 where there are lots of families.

ITEM 4 – CONSENT AGENDA

 4.1 – Approval of Draft Minutes 7-16-25
 4.2 – Champlain Parkway Final Construction Traffic Regulations
 4.3 – Pearl St Taxi Space Removal – Bus Space Change
 4.4 – North St Parking Change
 4.5 – Clarke St Stop Sign
 4.6 – Champlain Elementary School Traffic Safety

 Commissioner Barr made a motion to approve Consent Agenda.
 Commissioner Munteanu seconded.

 Discussion regarding Clarke St stop sign.

 Unanimous approval

ITEM 5 – PARKING ORDINANCE

 Philip Peterson overview of the plan.
 Chair Damiani is looking for a motion in reference to the e mail Director Spencer
 sent out today regarding the Car Share and staff discretion – looking for a motion on the
 adjusted motion that was provided by staff.
 Commissioner Barr made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation for this step in the
 process.
 Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco seconded the supplemental language in the amended
 motion that Director Spencer sent out.
 Commissioner Davis would like to make a friendly motion to remove the payment
 processing element from the amended motion. I think that is what I’m doing.
 Commissioner Barr I don’t want to be unfriendly but having been in the parking world I
 understand that because there are several options available to anybody who wants to
 park somewhere the convenience of using a credit card or debit card is their choice. I
 agree that if the fees are then encumbered by the traffic fund or the department or the
 city versus the person using it then it could become a challenge for the budget and
 future parking rates. I am not willing to accept the friendly amendment.
 City Attorney Ramakrishnan _______________________ or move to amend the main
 motion. We have a request and it is rejected the person who rejected can now say well
 __________ and to also strike this language.
 Commissioner Davis making a motion to amend the amended motion.
 Commissioner Damiani stated that you are now making a motion on the amended
 motion that partially with this staff update from earlier today. Which I’m assuming we
 are striking the section that you cited earlier? Commissioner Davis stated yes.
 Commissioner Damiani asked if there was a second on this amended motion.
 Commissioner Munteanu seconded. Commissioner Davis added his comments.
 Commissioner Damiani second on the amended motion? Commissioner Fox seconded.
 Director Spencer this is an amended motion to give the city discretion as when we
 require the person to have to cover the processing fees.
 Commissioner Damiani all those in favor?
 6 Ayes – 1 Nay
 City Attorney ___________ so now you go back to main motion which now incorporates
 this.
 So the motion is recommend this to council with the changes in the supplemental
 memo plus this additional change that 2084.c will now reflect optional language rather
 than making it mandatory.
 All in favor? Unanimous approval.

ITEM 6 – PLAN BTV 2050 TRANSPORTATION PLAN

 Information
ITEM 7 – FALL CLEAN SWEEP & LEAF PICKUP

 Information

ITEM 8 – PARKING OCCUPANCY REPORT

 Information

ITEM 9 – DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 Information

ITEM 10 – COMMISSIONER ITEMS

 Information

ITEM 11 – ADJOURNMENT 7 NEXT MEETING DATE – OCTOBER 15, 2025

 Commissioner Barr made a motion to adjourn
 Commissioner Munteanu seconds
 Unanimous approval

Meeting adjourned at _______