VTrans previews multimodal design guide to replace 1997 standards; seeks RPC input

VTrans staff outlined a multi-year effort to update the Vermont State Design Standards into a multimodal, context-based guide intended to bring state guidance into alignment with modern multimodal and accessibility practices. Matthew Arancio of VTrans said the current guidance dates from 1997 and that the rewrite will emphasize context-sensitive design, multimodal options, environmental stewardship, and resilience.