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Leicester board says $25,000 grant likely insufficient for Route 7 traffic study; asks regional planner for options
Summary
Selectboard members said a $25,000 grant and two consultant responses are unlikely to cover a full traffic-calming study for the Route 7/10 corridor and that the state will need to approve any proposals. The board asked Addison County Regional Planning to return with options at the November meeting.
The Chair said the town has a $25,000 allocation for traffic calming and that Addison County Regional Planning solicited proposals; two firms responded and several did not. "They gave us $25,000. That's not enough," the Chair said, summarizing consultant feedback and the board's concern about the funding gap.
Board members noted the state's approval is a prerequisite for any study on Route 7 and recalled past fatal crashes at the intersection. One committee member said small studies are often not economical for firms to prepare. The board agreed to ask the regional planner (Mike) to attend the November meeting to outline realistic scopes and next steps, and to continue seeking a consultant who will accept the project under the available funding.
Why it matters: the corridor has had multiple crashes and residents have repeatedly raised safety concerns. The board directed staff to pursue options that balance scope and cost while recognizing state approval will be required. The board will revisit specifics with the regional planner at the next meeting.
