Reconnecting Bank & Cherry

2026-11-03

Goals and Outcomes 1 . Determine the most logical way to package work into future solicitations . 2 . Where possible , reduce barriers to entry for contractors during the bid process . 3 . Streamline contractor coordination and project delivery for this project . 2 . 2 . Background The City of Burlington is overseeing a major infrastructure project called “ Reconnecting Bank & Cherry .” This initiative is focused on restoring the downtown grid by building new street segments of Saint Paul Street and Pine Street . This effort will ultimately reconnect the major thoroughfares of Bank Street and Cherry Street ( see Appendix 4 . 1 for a map ). This redevelopment initiative is also aimed at developing complete streets . This includes repairing and improving multimodal connections ( walking , biking , transit ). To accomplish the project ’ s vision , contractors will need to remove and replace all surface infrastructure — sidewalks , pavement , bike racks , parking meters , streetlights — relocate all overhead utilities into underground conduit , replace aged and failing subsurface utilities ( water , sewer , storm , gas , electric , telecom , etc .) and replace standalone parking meters with kiosks . Additionally , new streetscapes will be installed , including trees , shrubs , perennials , public art , benches , and pedestrian - scale lighting .

Vermont

2026-04-28