The Town of Proctor was issued an Assurance of Discontinuance (AOD) by the state, mandating the water system comply with the Stage 1 Disinfection Byproduct Rule (DBPR). Prior to DuBois & King’s involvement, the town embarked on a multi-year upgrade design project. The bids to bring the system into compliance came in 25% above the…
The Town of Northfield sought to improve wayfinding for public trail networks, parking, and access points. Serving mountain bikers, skiers, trail runners, hikers, and ROTC students, the Town Forest and Norwich University trails are located in mountainous terrain with accesses in a residential area and on University property. The town maintains a separate school trail…
To collect, infiltrate, and treat stormwater from a one-block, one-way street with parking and sidewalks, D&K designed a rain garden and sidewalk extension. The project disconnects a significant amount of impervious surface from the closed drainage system and provides additional space for pedestrians to safely navigate the crossings at this four-way intersection. D&K provided survey,…
DuBois & King served as the lead engineer and survey firm on the consultant team that developed standards for rebuilding Burlington’s downtown streets, sidewalks, and City Hall Park into sustainable and dynamic public spaces. D&K located trees within the project area, noting the species and diameter breast height through the park, as well as along…
At the Gorge Hydroelectric facility, power transmission lines cross the Winooski River close to the dam spillway presenting a substantial icing issue (from spillway spray) for the conductors. The facility’s staff regularly used a nearby utility bridge to stage ice removal activities, and the client was interested in modifying the transmission line to reduce or…
The Mad River Valley is a rural though populous region characterized by steep slopes, narrow river channels, and a relatively high level of transportation infrastructure and building stock along valley floors and roads accessing resort areas. D&K worked with the CVRPC to survey the area and develop a study that cataloged the hydrology and hydraulics…
The goal of the Crescent Connector project was to provide a bypass of the congested Five Corners intersection for south-to-east travelers. The project included complete streets enhancements, parking, an 850-ft segment of new roadway, and 500 ft of roadway enhancement around the east side of Five Corners. D&K served as the lead consultant, designing the…
Located in the downtown core, adjacent to the Village Green, the Fair Haven Park and Ride lot consisted of lightly marked spaces with no separation from the roadway on either side. The large contiguous area of paved surface, lack of pedestrian facilities, and minimal striping provided a low level of service. Frequently used by residents…
The City of Burlington required a 20-year engineering evaluation of its wastewater treatment plants, collection system, and pump stations; the development of a 10-year capital plan; and consultant services related to wastewater revenue bonds. Satisfying the bond requirements required D&K to provide recommendations regarding (1) operation and maintenance, (2) ways to improve the operation of…