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Montpelier, Vt. — Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Downtown Development Board announced today $1,787,989 in Downtown Transportation Fund Grants to support projects to improve safety, access, and transportation in 11 Vermont downtowns and villages across seven counties.
“Revitalizing our downtowns is important to strengthening communities across Vermont,” said Governor Phil Scott. “These grants will support projects to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to public spaces, improve ADA access, and spruce up downtown areas for Vermonters and our visitors to enjoy.”
Alex Farrell, Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development and Chair of the Downtown Board, said that these investments are vital to drawing people downtown, supporting businesses, and enhancing Vermont communities. “Vermont communities are working tirelessly to ensure our roads serve all modes of transportation. By prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit, we are creating safer, more inclusive, and sustainable environments for everyone. This joint investment by the Vermont Agency of Transportation and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development reflects our shared and ongoing commitment to improving quality of life and fostering vibrant, connected communities.”
“Improving and expanding transportation infrastructure in Vermont’s downtowns is a priority for our Agency and the State,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn. “With the need to reduce the transportation carbon footprint and provide more transportation options and connections within towns and villages, these projects contribute to a better quality of life and better transportation systems for Vermonters.”
In Chester, Downtown Transportation Funds will improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and around the Village and provide safety enhancements. This grant will support crosswalks, curb repairs, and help to delineate pedestrian boundaries in front of shops. The project will also add electricity to the Green allowing for a safer, more vibrant downtown.
“The Downtown Transportation Funds are a great asset for Chester in achieving its goals of revitalization of Chester’s village center”, said Chester Town Manager Julie Hance. “These funds will not only improve infrastructure on the Green to enhance outdoor events year round, they will also enhance mobility around the Green and make it accessible for all, residents and visitors alike.”
Since its inception in 1999, the program has invested more than $16 million in Vermont’s downtowns and villages. For details on each project and local contact information, please visit the Downtown Transportation Fund webpage.
2024 Grantees:
Town of Bennington, Walloomsac Riverwalk Redevelopment Phase 2 (Bennington Skatepark) Project: $200,000
Town of Brattleboro, Downtown Beautification and Meter Removal Project: $114,289
Town of Brighton, Island Pond Lakeside Park Improvements: $78,500
Town of Chester, Chester Village Pedestrian Improvements: $200,000
Town of Danville, Historic Danville Train Station Project: $100,000
Town of Rockingham (Bellows Falls), Bellows Falls Streetscape and ADA Improvements: $96,000
Town of Springfield, Town Hall ADA Accessibility & Safety Improvements: $200,000
Town of St Johnsbury, Eastern Avenue Streetscape Project: $200,000
City of Vergennes, Wayfinding Signage Phase II, City Green Lighting and Main Street Lighting Project: $199,200
Town of Williston, Historic Village Town Hall Parking Lot Improvement Project: $200,000
Town of Windsor, Railyard Recreation Project: $200,000
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more agenda 2030 bull….//// make sure you buy a bicycle to ride and a new pair of shoes to walk/// if they build it , the tourists will come/// more goatherder housing for the special tourists from springfield mass. and new york city//// you people out in the country will have to get by on your own,
sorry////
– Town of Brattleboro, Downtown Beautification and Meter Removal Project: $114,289
Illegal contract with 3rd party spy agency, and illegal installation of license plate spy cameras.
Some of the projects in other towns might make it more attractive to homeless folks, but time will tell.
I find it interesting that property taxes went up 13%, yet somehow, the State is flush with grant money to dole out across the State for “projects.”
Vermont Business August 23, 2023: “Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch and Congresswoman Becca Balint, together with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), announced Thursday that 13 Vermont communities will be receiving a combined $10.8 million from NBRC’s Catalyst Program.”
Vermont Housing & Conservation Board August 11, 2023: “The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB), announces its 2023 grant awards to working lands entrepreneurs, totaling $897,607.09 to support businesses improvements and improve water quality.
This year, 22 farmers were awarded $755,041.50 to invest in on-farm capital improvements that enhance water quality. Additionally, 16 farm and forest businesses were awarded $142,559.59 to complete projects that support business development and viability. ”
I challenge anyone to dig into the copious amounts of grant money bequeathed upon little, poorly, Vermont since 2022. I further challenge to show where the money went and the results. Compare and contrast the free money tally to the increased budget spending by a billion or more each year? Time to rip the lid off Operation Tincup.
We will all be riding bicycles and the SUVs with the important politicians will zoom by us – splashing water and mud on us while on their way to Montpelier to enact more strife on the population.