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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Infrastructures

Financial overview

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Truck Weights on Interstates

  • Joseph Barrett, Barrett Trucking & Cargill Salt
  • Roland Bellavance, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Chet Ferrara, Abnequi Trucking
  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Bruce Limlaw, Limlaw Trucking
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
10:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

also ARRA update

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Director of Finance and Administration, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Fort Ethan Allen Project Update

  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Derby Line Port of Entry Project

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager
10:30 AM

Budget Adjustment Language

  • Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

Local Transportation Facilities Development Process

  • William Finger, Town of Middlebury
  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Duncan Hastings, Town of Johnson
  • Dan Lindley, Town of Morristown
  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager
10:30 AM

Managing Committee Decision-Making

Training for Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Clerks in Room 10

  • Bruce Feustel, Presenter, NCSL
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

VTrans Operations Division Overview

  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Rail Update

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

VADA Issues

  • Marilyn Miller, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTrans Structures Division Overview

  • Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Act 128 Draft report on Health Care System Design

in House Chamber

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
11:00 AM

Circ Highway Update

  • Ken Robie, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview of Program Development

  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

VTrans Snow and Ice Policy

  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Engine Idling

  • Wayne Michaud, IDLE-FREE VT
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of Vermont
11:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Update

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Floor Convenes

9:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

update

  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Operations, Agency of Transportation
  • Laird MacDowell, Chair, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Committee
  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager
  • Bryant Watson, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
10:00 AM

Morrisville Alternate Truck Route

also Pittsford-Brandon Route 7 update

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

CCMPO/CCRPC merger

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

Public Transit Update

  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Operations, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Champlain Bridge Project Update

  • Daniel Landry, Project Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Transportation Budget

Introduction & Overview of FY 2012 Budget

  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Transportation Law Developments

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Finance and Administration Overview and Budget

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Salt Brine Presentation

  • Gil Newbury, Operations Division, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Ignition Interlock Update

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Committee Bill

Truck weights on interstate discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Operations Division Budget Overview

  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Central Garage Update

in Ceremonial office

10:00 AM

Rail Systems Update

Continuation of previous testimony

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Local Transportation Facilities Program Overview

Park & Ride Programs & Bike/Ped Programs

  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager
11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Rail Update

  • Charles Hunter, Director, New England Central Railroad
  • Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Rail System
  • David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
11:00 AM

Program Development Division Budget

  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Central Garage Budget

  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Vermont Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Joint Caucus

Budget issues, in Room 11

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Highway Safety and Design Budgets

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Rest Area Discussion

Focus on Hartford and Bennington projects

  • Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Ed Von Turkovich, Department of Buildings & General Services
11:00 AM

Local Transportation Facilities Program Overview and Budget

  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to commercial motor vehicle operation on the interstate system

Truck weights on interstate

  • Sgt. Joe Arduca, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview and Budget

  • Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Public Transit Budget

  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Operations, Agency of Transportation
  • David Pelletier, Assistant Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Structures Budget

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Aviation budget

  • Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director
11:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Maintenance & Technical Services Budget

  • Wayne Gammell, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

continuation of testimony Maintenance & Technical Services budget

  • Wayne Gammell, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VT Bike & Ped Coalition Update

  • Nancy Schulz, Executive Director, Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Vermont Public Transit Association Update

  • Chris Cole, General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority
  • Mary Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transit
  • Jim Moulton, Addison County Transit Resources
11:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

continuation of previous testimony

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Rail Budget

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Aviation budget (continuation of previous testimony)

  • Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Pavement Preservation Methods

Presentation by Vermont Pavement Preservation Group

  • Edward Denehy, The Gorman Group
  • Rick Goodick, Vice President of Operations, Sealcoating, Inc.
  • Daniel Patenaude, President of Northern Division, Roadway Management, Inc.
  • Ron Simbari, Technical Marketing, All States Materials Group
Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

State Inspection Program Presentation

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

Vermont Paving Association

  • Donald Mason, General Manager, Lane Construction
  • Jay Perkins, General Manager, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Vermont Paving Association
11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

continuation of previous discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
11:30 AM

Use of Fleet Vehicles

  • David Hoyne, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 -11:00 AM

VLCT Local Government Day

Joint hearing with House Transportation Committee in Room 10

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Commissioner of Public Safety

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
9:30 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

continuation of previous discussion

  • Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Sergeant-at-Arms and UVM Trustees

Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

UVM Transportation Center Update

  • Lisa Aultman-Hall, Director
  • Karen Glitman, UVM Transportation Research Center
10:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Policy, Planning & Intermodal Division Budget

  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Local Roads Program Update

  • Sally Collopy, Vermont Local Roads
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

Emergency Access I-89

  • Rep. Don Turner
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Selective Service Registration by DMV

  • Bill Cody
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

Governor's Highway Safety Program

Update

  • Douglas Hoyt, Chief of Governor's Highway Safety Program, Governor's Highway Safety Program
11:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Regional Planning Commissions Update

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
10:00 AM

Mercedes Benz Split-Screen Technology

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist
  • Dale Fillion, General Manager, The Automaster
  • Barbara Wendling, Active Safety, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

15 minutes after floor

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

To Be Scheduled

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to establishing a special motorcycle registration plate for veterans

also, Low number plates for motorcycles

  • Rep. William Canfield
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

Mercedes Benz Split-Screen Technology

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

To Be Scheduled

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Amtrak Issues

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

New Commuter Service - CCTA

Hinesburg -Burlington service

  • Meredith Birkett, Acting General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority
  • Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Aaron Frank, Assistant General Manager, Chittenden Country Transportation Authority
  • Ann Jones-Weinstock, NRG Systems & Earth Turbines, Inc.
  • Karla Munson, Hinesburg Rides
11:00 AM

Aviation Update

continuation of previous testimony

  • Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director, Agency of Transportation
Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cancellation of Projects at VTrans

Part 1, Structures

  • Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cancellation of Projects at VTrans

Roadway Projects

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

S.81 - An act relating to idling of heavy-duty motor vehicles

  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Sidewalk Enhancements

  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Public Transit and Medicaid

  • Chris Cole, Director of Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

To Be Announced

  • Tammy Gagnon, CFO, Burlington Airport
  • Bob McEwing, Interim Director, Burlington Airport
  • Gene Richards, Chairman, Burlington Airport Commission
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • John Kessler, General Counsel, Travel Information Council
  • John Labarge, Scenic Byways Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

High Speed Rail Grants

  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Natural Gas Vehicles

  • Tim Lyons, Vermont Natural Gas Co.
  • Eileen Simollardes, Vermont Natural Gas Co.
  • Peter Vanderhoof, Casella Waste Systems
10:00 AM

Maintenance Budget

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Motor Coach Inspection Program

  • Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 PM

Lake Champlain Bike Ferry Update

also Complete Streets initiative update

  • Chapin Spencer, Local Motion
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

update

  • Stephen Reynes, Lobbyist, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Committee
  • Alan Robertson, PE, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Committee
  • Bryant Watson, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
10:00 AM

DMV Web-based Tutorial Program

also ignition interlock pilot update

  • Marty Dexter, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Chauncey Liese, Director of Information Technology, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Knapp Airport ARRA Project

  • Scott Fortney, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Solar Powered Hazard Beacons

  • Guy Rouelle, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Vermont Rider Education Program

update and new initiatives

  • Paul Graves, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Private Rail Crossing Agreements

  • Chris Cole, Director of Polciy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Property Management Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Paving Issues

  • John Reynolds, S T Paving
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of statutorily required reports submitted to Senate Transportation also review of draft Joint Resolution re: LVRT

  • Chris Cole, Director of Polciy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Individual Work Time

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Studded Snow Tires

  • Bill Singer, Town Manager, Town of Middlebury
  • Dan Warner, Director of Public Works, Town of Middlebury
11:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review and Mark-up

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Introduction and overview

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
9:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Section 32 re: DMV

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:45 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Continuation of review and mark-up

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

continuation of review and mark-up

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

review & mark-up

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Mark-up and review

11:00 AM

H.446 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

Park & Ride Program

  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

continue review and mark up

  • Chris Cole, Director of Polciy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Philene Taormina, Advocacy Director, AARP Vermont
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Review & Mark up

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Friday, April 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.198 - An act relating to a transportation policy that considers all users

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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1:00 PM

Committee Chair Remarks

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  • Sen. Dick Mazza, Senate Committee on Transportation
1:10 PM

Emergency Operations Organization

  • Brian Searles, Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:45 PM

Program Overview

FHWA Emergency Relief (ER) and FEMA Public Assistance (PA)

  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

Local Highway and Town Status

  • Michele Boomhower, Assistant/MPO Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:40 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Update from Contractors

  • Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
3:15 PM

Federal Legislation Update

  • Chris Cole, General Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

Funding Implications

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
3:45 PM

Rail Update

  • David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Organization of Committee

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Budget Adjustment

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

DMV Miscellaneous Bill Overview

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.249 - An act relating to Vermont Strong commemorative motor vehicle plates

Vermont Strong Commemorative License Plates

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Elizabeth Ide, TS Irene Recovery Office
  • Kathy Murphy, Chief Marketing Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:00 AM

State Highway Condemnation Law & Law of Eminent Domain

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Rest Area Study

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

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Teen Driver Safety Update also Motorcycle Safety Update

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Marty Dexter, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Paul Graves, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:45 AM

Ignition Interlock Update

  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:15 AM

Track III Rail Study

also Pew Foundation Study on Transportation and Economic Development

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Interim Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

Highway Safety/Crash Data

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Vtrans Contractor Selection Process

  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Innovative Stormwater Initiatives also Culvert Sizing

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Agency of Transportation
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Nick Wark, Hydraulics Engineer, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

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Airport Study Report also Development at Knapp and Newport Airports

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Administrator, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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FEMA Public Assistance Program Overview

  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

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Public Transit Policy Plan

  • Scott Bascom, Agency of Transportation
  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • David Pelletier, Public Transit Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Highway Safety/Crash Data

  • John Flannigan, Lt., State Police
  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Theodore Minall, Chief, Governor's Highway Safety Program
Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Snow and Ice Control Plan

  • George Mc Cool, District 6 Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

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Asset Management

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Bike/Ped Study

Economic Benefits Aspects

  • Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

After

Chairmen and Vice Chairmen Meeting

10:30 AM

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Introduction to FY'13 Transportation Budget

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Program Development Division Budget

  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

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Operations Division Budget Overview

  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

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Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Budget also Mapping/Highway Research/Traffic Research Budgets

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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DMV Budget

  • Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jeri Mullins, Director of Support Services, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:45 AM

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Central Garage Budget

  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

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Salt Brine Presentation

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Wendy Kipp, Research technician, Agency of Transportation
  • Gil Newbury, Operations Division, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Andrew Shively, Operations Division Hazardous Materials Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Local Transportation Facilities Budget including Enhancements, Bike/Ped, Park & Ride

  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

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Budget overview, Pavement Management Program also Roadway Program Budget and Traffic Safety Program Budget

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

After

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Public Transit Budget

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Administrator, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

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Budget Adjustment

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

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Accelerated Bridge Program

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Susan Minter, Irene Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Wayne Symonds, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Williams, Senior Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM to 12 Noon

Commission on International Trade & Sovereignty Meeting

in Room 11, Basic Importing & Exporting, Impact of Trade on Vermont's Economy, Montreal to Highgate Springs Corridor A-35 Project, Vermont Transportation Infrastructure and Cross-Border Trade, Federal Appropriations for Port of Entry, and "Beyond the Border" Trade and Security Agreements Between the U.S. and Canada: Impact on Vermont

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Circumferential Highway Alternatives

  • Michele Boomhower, Assistant/MPO Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Chris Cole, Director Policy Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nyquist, Safety & Pavement Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10 AM to 12 Noon

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Maintenance and Technical Services Budgets

  • Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Structures Budget

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Transportation Board

Update

  • Timothy Hayward, Member, Transportation Board
  • Tom Viall, Acting Executive Director, Transportation Board
10:00 AM

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Aviation Program Budget

  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Administrator, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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Go Vermont program

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

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VTrans Mapping Technology

  • Johnathan Croft, Mapping specialist, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after

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Pavement Management Program also Roadway Program Budget, Traffic & Safety Program Budget (continuation of previous testimony)

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Financing Alternatives

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Soalr Powered Maintenance Garages

  • Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Administrator, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

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Rail Budget

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Property Management Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • James B. McCarthy, Rail Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Rail System
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9 AM thru 12 Noon

Lessons Learned from Irene Recovery

in Room 10

  • Jack Bowen
  • Joe Carrara, J P Carrara & Sons Concrete
  • Bob Degare, Contractor
  • Bob Desrochers, Fairbanks Mill
  • Gordy Eastman, Winterset and Associated General Contractors
  • Gerald LaBarge
  • Chris Magnan, Nicom and Association of General Contractors
  • Greg Markowski, Markowski Excavating and Associated General Contractors
  • Michael Renaud, Renaud Construction
  • Peter Simoneau, General Manager, Peckham Materials
  • Chris Viens, Contractor, Waterbury
  • Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
  • David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
  • Steve Zaluzny, Zaluzny Excavating
Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Local Roads Program Update

  • David Antone, Director, Vermont Local Roads Program
  • Maureen Dakin, Assistant Director, Vermont Local Roads Program
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

After

Public Transit Association Update

  • Aaron Frank, Assistant General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority/Green Mountain Transit Association
  • Mary Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transit
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Addison County Transit Resources
11:00 AM

Committee Member Individual Research Time

Chair and Vice-Chair meet with Lieutenant Governor

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Regional Planning Commissions Update

Joint hearing with House Transportation Committee in Room 10

  • Michele Boomhower, Assistant Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
10:00 AM

REAL ID

Update of Federal ID regulations

  • Michael Charter, Project Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Complete Streets

update

  • Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Community Outreach, AARP Vermont
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

DMV Miscellaneous Bill Overview

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  • Cindy Jones, VAST
  • Alexis Nelson, Interim Executive Director, VAST
10:30 AM

H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees

Fee Bill Overview

  • Howard Deal, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Roadway Budget also Traffic & Safety Budget - continuation of previous testimony

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

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Taxation of alternate fuels

  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Peter Vanderhoof, Casella Waste Systems
11:15 AM

Rail and Technology

  • Mladen Gagulic, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Rick Scott, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after floor

Temporary Trucking Permits

  • Brent Dragon, Charlebois Co.
  • Donna Earle, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Alexis Nelson, Interim Executive Director, VAST
  • Joel Perrigo, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Stephen Reynes, Lobbyist, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Committee
  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Bryant Watson, Consultant, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
10 AM thru 12 noon

Local Government Day

Joint Hearing with House Transportation Committee in Senate Chamber

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Overview of T-Bill

  • Chris Cole, Director of Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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update from Vermont Paving Association

  • Donald Mason, General Manager, Lane Construction
  • Jay Perkins, General Manager, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Vermont Paving Association
  • Peter Simoneau, General Manager, Peckham Materials
10:00 AM

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UVM Transportation Center Update

  • Lisa Aultman-Hall, Director, UVM Transportation Research Center
  • Dr. Austin Troy, Associate Professor, University of Vermont
11:00 AM

HCR255 - House concurrent resolution urging the restoration of intercity bus service to Rutland City

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Rep. Herb Russell
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after Floor

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Alexis Nelson, Interim Executive Director, VAST
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.51 - An act relating to gold star and next-of-kin registration plates

  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi, House Committee on Transportation
  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rep. Vicki Strong, Gold Star Mother, self
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

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TIB Debt Issuance Process

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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continuation of previous testimony

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Local Motion Update

also Bike Ferry update

  • Chapin Spencer, Local Motion
11:00 AM

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continuation of previous discussion - Paving Issues

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PEW Foundation Report on Transportation Infrastructure

overview and analysis

  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after FLOOR

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Town Highway Structures Grants

  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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Fuel tax vs. sales tax trends

  • Donna Earle, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

Vtrans Strategic Plan

  • Joe Segale, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Road signs on town highways

  • Amy Gamble, Transportation Operations Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Rail Systems Update

  • Charles Hunter, Director, New England Central Railroad
  • Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Rail System
  • David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
10:00 AM

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Required Annual Reports

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

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Presentation from Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association - Alternate Fuel Vehicles

  • Dale Birmingham, 802 Toyota
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to evaluating net costs of government purchasing

impact on Agency of Transportation

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Denise Gumpper, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Bennington Welcome Center

update

  • Tina Bohl, Roadway Design Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dave Burley, Regional Director, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Ray Rossi, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
11:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after floor

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Natalia Fajardo, Migrant Justice
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Danilo Lopez, Migrant worker, Migrant Justice
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Committee Constituent Work Time

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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continuation of previous discussion - Alternate Fuel Vehicles

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Joe Rose, Propane Gas Association of New England
  • Eileen Simollardes, Vermont Natural Gas Co.
  • Peter Vanderhoof, Casella Waste Systems
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion with Consulates

11:00 AM

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continuation of previous testimony

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Dan Barrett, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
  • Phyllis Bowdish, Farmer, Weybridge Farms
  • Tom L'Esperance, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Brendan O'Neill, Migrant Justice
Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Local Transportation Facilities Development Process

Presentation by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns

  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
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9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after FLOOR

Federal Surface Transportation Bill S.1813 Update

  • Jeff Munger, Transportation Specialist, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  • David Weinstein, Policy Advisor, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

To Be Determined

Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

Rail Ridership Forecasts

  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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review and mark-up

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

Proposed amendment

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Chris Cole, Director of Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, March 29, 2012
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9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Chris Cole, Director of Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
Friday, March 30, 2012
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10:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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09-1
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10 minutes after FLOOR

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
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9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review of bill and more information on VTrans Learning Campus

  • David Antone, Director, Vermont Local Roads Program
  • Chris Cole, Director of Polciy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Gil Newbury, Operations Division, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
12:00 PM

Rail Lunch

Thursday, April 5, 2012
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9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review and mark-up of bill

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 6, 2012
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9:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review of final draft

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
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09-1
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10 minutes after FLOOR

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Side by side comparison of sections in House and Senate versions
also proposed amendment for Waterbury

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Phil Scott, Lieutenant Governor
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
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9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

review of floor summary of bill

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 12, 2012
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9:00 AM

To Be Announced

Friday, April 13, 2012
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9:00 AM

To Be Announced

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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09-1
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, April 19, 2012
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, April 20, 2012
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Conference Committee with House

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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8:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Conference Committee continues

Thursday, April 26, 2012
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9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Conference Committee Continues

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference

12:30 PM

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

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