There were nasty reminders across Vermont this morning that the winter driving season is upon us. State police say a 43-year-old Rutland woman died today after her car spun around on an icy bridge and into oncoming traffic on U.S. Route 7.

The Vermont Transportation Board is seeking public input on transportation issues facing Vermont. The board is holding six public hearings around the state this fall, starting this week.

The session comes on the heels of news that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's delays could affect the amount and timing of federal assistance to the state.

Governor Peter Shumlin signed into law a record state transportation budget on Wednesday. And with that will come a long list of construction work this summer.

The Shumlin administration is urging Congress to grant Vermont a waiver to allow heavier trucks to use the interstate highway system. Transportation officials want to get these big trucks out of Vermont's downtowns. The leaders say road damage from Tropical Storm Irene makes the situation even more critical.

Snow plows have more bells and whistles than in days past, but there's still a lot of skill required to clear roads well.

In announcing his choice of Brian Searles to head the Agency of Transportation, Governor Shumlin has called for a revitalized public transit system in Vermont.

Vermont Transportation Secretary David Dill discusses how the federal stimulus money is being spent and he provides an update on other construction projects. Plus, we hear about the Long Trail School's new International Baccalaureate program.

We'll hear what's being done to help people affected by the sudden closure of the Crown Point Bridge and discuss plans to reopen it.

Towns across the state are finding that the process of identifying which old roads are public thoroughfares and which are not can be complex and sometimes contentious.