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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 Page 1 of 74 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 Page 2 of 74  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 Page 3 of 74  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 Page 4 of 74 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. Page 5 of 74  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. Page 6 of 74 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. Page 7 of 74 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. Page 8 of 74 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. Page 9 of 74 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. Page 10 of 74 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. Page 11 of 74 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 Page 12 of 74 Attachment 2: Champlain Parkway Final Construction Contract Plans Speed limit change Proposed Ordinance Change: 30.b.4 Page 13 of 74 Page 14 of 74 Page 15 of 74 Stop sign removed Proposed Ordinance Change: 3.103 No parking Proposed Ordinance Change: 7.432 Page 16 of 74 Speed limit change Proposed Ordinance Change: 30.b.5 Page 17 of 74 Page 18 of 74 Page 19 of 74 No parking Proposed Ordinance Change: 7.371 Page 20 of 74 No parking Proposed Ordinance Change: 7.371 Page 21 of 74 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 Page 22 of 74  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 Page 23 of 74  Bus stop Proposed Ordinance Change: 16.a.26 No parking Proposed Ordinance Change: 7.118 Page 24 of 74  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 Page 25 of 74 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 Page 26 of 74  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 Page 27 of 74  ATTACHMENT 2 - SITE MAPs Current Conditions Proposed Conditions Page 28 of 74 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 Page 29 of 74  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. Page 30 of 74  (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 Page 31 of 74  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 Page 32 of 74 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 Page 33 of 74  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 Page 34 of 74 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 Page 35 of 74  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' Page 36 of 74  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. Page 37 of 74 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. Page 38 of 74 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 Page 39 of 74 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 Page 40 of 74  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 Page 41 of 74 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 Page 42 of 74  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 Page 43 of 74  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, Page 44 of 74 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. Page 45 of 74  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 Page 46 of 74 Attachments: 1. Traffic Regulation Amendment 2. Implementation Photos 3. Site Map Site Map (Attachment-2): Implementation Photos (Attachment-3): Page 47 of 74  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: 1 Page 48 of 74  (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 location for something, it intends to confer discretion. 2 Page 49 of 74  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 handles parking enforcement. 3 Page 50 of 74  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. 4 Page 51 of 74  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 5 Page 52 of 74 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 6 Page 53 of 74  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 23 engineering standards, including, without limitations, the city’s own approved standard engineering Page 54 of 74  Page 2 An Ordinance in Relation to PARKING ENFORCEMENT 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; 54 (9), as written. Page 55 of 74  Page 3 An Ordinance in Relation to PARKING ENFORCEMENT 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: 85 (a), as written. Page 56 of 74  Page 4 An Ordinance in Relation to PARKING ENFORCEMENT 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 116 construction activity; Page 57 of 74  Page 5 An Ordinance in Relation to PARKING ENFORCEMENT 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 147 (c) Sign a written receipt acknowledging delivery of said vehicle;. Page 58 of 74  Page 6 An Ordinance in Relation to PARKING ENFORCEMENT 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 Page 59 of 74  Page 7 An Ordinance in Relation to PARKING ENFORCEMENT 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. 209 304a, or a handicapped similar license plate, card or other identification issued by any other state. Page 60 of 74  Page 8 An Ordinance in Relation to PARKING ENFORCEMENT 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 239 the city attorney or designee. Page 61 of 74  Page 9 An Ordinance in Relation to PARKING ENFORCEMENT 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. 248 249 250 251 252 ER/ER/Ordinances 2025/Parking Enforcement Page 62 of 74  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. Page 63 of 74 (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 locations: Page 64 of 74  (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 Page 65 of 74  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 An Equal Opportunity Employer This material is available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please call 802.863.9094 (voice) or 802.863.0450 (TTY). Page 66 of 74 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: Page 67 of 74 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. Page 68 of 74 Downtown Public Parking Utilization PUBLIC WORKS COMMIS SION SE PT EMBE R 17 , 2025 Page 69 of 74 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 Page 70 of 74  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% Page 71 of 74  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% Page 72 of 74 Questions? Jackie Esperti Division Director - Parking & Traffic Division jesperti@burlingtonvt.gov Page 73 of 74  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). Page 74 of 74