Pearl Street Pedestrian Crossing
Project Area
Pearl Street (VT Route 15), from Warner Avenue to Weston Way (Champlain Valley Exposition’s southwestern access driveway)
Project Status
The project team will present draft alternatives for the crosswalk(s) on Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. during the Bike/Walk Advisory Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting will be held in person at 2 Lincoln St, Essex Junction in the main conference room, with a remote attendance option available via Zoom at: here. Community members are encouraged to attend in person or online and share feedback on the proposed design concepts and possible crossing locations.
Project Overview
The City of Essex Junction is working with CCRPC and consultant Hoyle Tanner to evaluate the potential adding a designated pedestrian crossing across Pearl Street (VT15) between Warner Avenue and Weston Way. This section of Pearl Street does not currently have a crosswalk and is designated as a Class 1 Town Highway with bus stops on both sides of the street.
An online survey for interested members of the public was open until January 18, 2026. Conceptual alternatives for the new crosswalk locations are available below and will be presented at an on Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. during the Bike/Walk Advisory Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting.
Study documents, including the design alternatives, can be viewed on the project webpage below:
Study Documents Here