Amtrak Station Improvements

The City of Essex Junction is planning design improvements to the Essex Junction Multimodal Train and Bus Station through a combination of federal, state, and local funding. This project will primarily be located at the Amtrak train station at 29 Railroad Avenue.

The project includes the proposed construction of a new roof canopy designed to cover the area surrounding the entire station building and provide an exterior connected shelter for passengers accessing trains and buses. Additional project elements may include, but are not limited to, roadway improvements, sitework, parking reconfiguration, stormwater drainage upgrades, wayfinding signage, landscaping, fire safety system upgrades, a bird deterrent system, and other targeted modifications to the station building to improve the passenger experience.

The project is currently in the 30% design phase. Once complete, the project will move to Environmental Review (NEPA) and Section 106 (Historic Preservation) Reporting.

Please note that, due to the financial constraints of this project, the city is not able to completely revamp the existing building. Parts of the building may remain outdated. For example, the city would like to make improvements to the indoor train passenger waiting area, but these improvements may not be feasible under this grant. These design and roadway improvements are separate from the Amtrak ADA Station Platform Project, which is currently under construction.  

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