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TAC approves TIP amendment to add Charlotte rail bridge work, members press for broader repairs
Summary
The Transportation Advisory Committee approved a TIP amendment to add the Charlotte Rail Bridge over Thorpe Brook (related to Amtrak service extension), while members urged addressing eroding embankments, an undersized culvert, and unclear railroad/stormwater responsibilities. The motion passed with one abstention.
The Chittenden County Transportation Advisory Committee on Oct. 5 approved a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendment to include the Charlotte Rail Bridge over Thorpe Brook as part of work tied to the Amtrak extension to Burlington. The committee recorded concerns about eroding embankments and a culvert that members said is undersized for current stormwater needs.
VTrans requested inclusion of the project in the TIP…
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