D&K’s transportation planners and engineers develop sidewalk, shared-use path, bike lane, traffic calming, pedestrian crossing, and signing and pavement marking projects. We lead bicycle and pedestrian facilities in rural and urban contexts to address challenges, such as encroachment into limited access rights-of-way, close proximity to infrastructure, street and rail crossings, stormwater treatment issues, utility conflicts,…
The Town and CCRPC wished to explore the feasibility and costs of transforming the Shelburne Village Gateway into a walkable, bikeable, vibrant mixed-use development area. The Gateway is anchored by successful local businesses that draw visitors and generate pedestrian traffic and transit riders. D&K explored opportunities to improve multimodal transportation connectivity. We developed alternatives that…
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…
To efficiently manage the design of highway surfacing and appurtenant systems, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) engages consultants to supplement in-house engineering, environmental, and surveying services. Since 1998, D&K has provided design for state and US highways, including interstates, urban Class 1 sections of US or state highways, major and minor arterials, and rural…
To develop a safer and dedicated cyclist and pedestrian-focused path from downtown to Gallison Hill Road, the City of Montpelier chose to develop a paved, largely off-street pathway, which shared a substantial portion of its alignment with a local railroad. Weaving through a largely urban area, the project creates an active transportation and recreation right…
Burlington was awarded Silver status by the League of American Bicyclists, and the city was interested in “going for Gold.” The city sought to upgrade connectivity and bike/ped facilities to welcome additional cycling demographics that may be interested in cycling, but are intimidated by the speed and proximity of existing vehicle traffic. D&K served as…
VT 116/VT 17—with segments known locally as Main Street, East Street, and Stony Hill Road—serves Bristol Village, connecting shops, restaurants, institutions, public places, and homes. Flanked by diagonal parking spaces, sidewalks, and green spaces, VT 116 is the site of much of the village’s identity and carries a high volume of bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle…
Located along US 2 with limited bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, Middlesex Village was interested in enhancing safety and ease of use for cyclists and pedestrians. D&K worked closely with the town to explore how the community’s limited downtown streetscape and community center could be reimagined to create a vital, walkable, bikeable village center for everyone….