Vermont Local Roads

Vermont Local Roads The Vermont Local Roads Program provides information, training and technical assistance to cities, towns and villages in Vermont.

06/23/2026

The Federal Highway Administration would like to share the following public notice announcing a call for proposals with all Work Zone Safety Grant recipients.

Public Notice: Design Challenge for National Memorial to Fallen Highway Workers in Work Zones

FHWA invites detailed proposals for the design, construction, and installation of a National Fallen Highway Workers Memorial. Proposals should demonstrate both a compelling design vision and a feasible approach to implementation. This memorial will honor the American workers who have lost their lives in highway work zones and serve as a national symbol of the ongoing commitment to work zone safety. Submissions must be received on or before October 20, 2026.

For more information on this Design Challenge in comments.

05/22/2026

2026 National Public Works Week!
Friday (Future Friday)

Let’s celebrate the future by highlighting upcoming projects that your team will be working on in the next twelve months.
• Is there a new public transportation system project on the horizon? Or maybe one you’re currently working on?
• This is your time to get people in your community excited about the projects your team is working on. Examples might be internet infrastructure, new interstate developments, or a new park installation within the city, it can be anything!
Another idea is to celebrate your agency’s impact on the next generation. You might consider visiting a local school, youth group, or community center and hosting a short demo or Q&A about what public works does. Invite kids or teens to draw, write, or share what they think the “future of their community” looks like. Capture photos or short video clips of the interaction (with appropriate permissions) and share your favorites on social media.
Use hashtags like , , and .

05/21/2026

2026 National Public Works Week!
Thursday (Throwback Thursday)

Where’s your “memory lane?”
Thursday’s Spirit Day is a classic—Throwback Thursday! Public works departments have a long history, so scour the archives and find something neat to share. Remember to use and for today. A few suggestions to get you started:
• An older public works building. Where was your department first located?
• How much has your department grown over the years? This is a great time to show off a staff picture from years past.
• How did your department deal with a large weather event? Throwback to your department clearing the roads, preparing for floods, etc.
• Where was your city’s first stop light installed? Share comparison photos of what the intersection looked like decades ago and now today.
• How many miles of streets did your snowfighters plow 100 years ago? How does that compare to today? Share a then and now graph.

05/20/2026

2026 National Public Works Week
Wednesday (Whatcha Wearing?)

Wednesday is all about what you wear when you do your job. Show off your waders, safety vest, or hard hat. It’s a great time to highlight the different uniforms in your department or your agency’s logo on branded items.

(Don’t forget to include your office staff!). What’s the story behind them? Tell us about it!

05/19/2026

AOT today announced the awards for the SFY27 Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Program, which provides funding for municipalities to implement best management practices in accordance with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Municipal Roads General Permit.

This year, 230 municipalities are participating, and a total of $3,712,500 in awards will be granted during this cycle.

https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/Municipal-Grant-in-aid-Program

Photo: Cookeville Road, Corinth

Tuesday (I ❤️ Public Works Because…)Tuesday’s the time to let your staff and their hard work shine! This is a great day ...
05/19/2026

Tuesday (I ❤️ Public Works Because…)

Tuesday’s the time to let your staff and their hard work shine! This is a great day to highlight why your employees love public works. Have your team fill out the I ❤️ Public Works sign. Post a collection of signs or ask your employees to post their sign on their own feed. If you’re doing a community event, make sure to ask members of the public to fill out the I ❤️ Public Works sign and snap photos with them holding it! A ready-to-use sign is available to download here.

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