Over the next 25 years, the City of Burlington is going to grow in its urban areas.
With 193,000 people expected to live in Burlington by 2031, the city is planning for future population growth including how people will move through the city.
Over the last 30 years, Burlington's transportation network has accommodated growth by building more roadways. This strategy is no longer sustainable. The city does not have the space to build new roadways and the financial cost to maintain a larger network of roads is significant.
A 21st century city is built around a different transportation model, one designed to provide people of all ages and abilities with more travel choices for things like walking, cycling and transit.
Work on Burlington's Integrated Mobility Plan is underway. The plan is built around eight pillars which, when implemented, will result in a new era of transportation that:
Provides a wide range of options for getting around regardless of age, means or ability, including walking, cycling, public transit and automobiles
Uses compact modes of travel like buses, bicycles and walking to efficiently move larger number of people
Is well connected to transportation systems in surrounding regions
Offers fast, reliable and more frequent transit
Features improved facilities and safety for cyclists and pedestrians
Thank you to everyone who has provided their feedback about the future of transportation in Burlington.
Your input will be used to help shape the policies of a draft Integrated Mobility Plan.
View Integrated Mobility Plan Council Workshop presentation from June 13, 2019