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Public Information Meeting
Draft 2009 Long-Range Transportation PlanDraft 2009 Long-Range Transportation Plan
for the for the
State of ConnecticutState of Connecticut
(2009-2035)(2009-2035) March 2009March 2009
Roxane M. FromsonRoxane M. FromsonSupervising Transportation PlannerSupervising Transportation Planner
Bureau of Policy and Planning Bureau of Policy and Planning Connecticut Department of TransportationConnecticut Department of Transportation
Speaker and ModeratorSpeaker and ModeratorDraft 2009 LRPDraft 2009 LRP
Outline of DiscussionOutline of Discussion
PURPOSE OF LRP & FEDERALLY MANDATED FACTORS PURPOSE OF LRP & FEDERALLY MANDATED FACTORS
THE PLANNING PROCESS THE PLANNING PROCESS
ISSUES, STRATEGIES & ACTIONSISSUES, STRATEGIES & ACTIONS
INFLUENCING FACTORS & NEW DIRECTIONS INFLUENCING FACTORS & NEW DIRECTIONS
Draft 2009 LRPDraft 2009 LRP
Purpose of LRP Purpose of LRP
A federally mandated policy document (23 U.S.C. Sec. 135)A federally mandated policy document (23 U.S.C. Sec. 135)
Prepared by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Prepared by the State of Connecticut’s Department of TransportationTransportation
The federally recognized transportation plan for the State of ConnecticutThe federally recognized transportation plan for the State of Connecticut
Updated every 3 to 5 years and submitted to Federal Highway Updated every 3 to 5 years and submitted to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)Administration (FHWA)
Covers at least a 20-year future time horizonCovers at least a 20-year future time horizon
Must address 8 specific Must address 8 specific
factorsfactors
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Purpose & Federally Mandated FactorsPurpose & Federally Mandated Factors
Federally Mandated FactorsFederally Mandated Factors
Emphasize the Emphasize the preservationpreservation and the and the most efficient usemost efficient use of the existing transportation systemof the existing transportation system
Promote efficient Promote efficient system management and operationsystem management and operation
Support the Support the economic vitalityeconomic vitality of the United States, of the United States, the States, and metropolitan and non-metropolitan areasthe States, and metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas
Increase the Increase the safety of the transportation systemsafety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized usersfor motorized and nonmotorized users
Enhance Enhance transportation securitytransportation security for for motorized and nonmotorized users motorized and nonmotorized users
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Purpose & Federally Mandated Purpose & Federally Mandated FactorsFactors
Federally Mandated FactorsFederally Mandated Factors
Increase the Increase the accessibility and mobility optionsaccessibility and mobility options
Enhance the Enhance the integration and connectivityintegration and connectivity of the of the transportation system, across and between modes transportation system, across and between modes
Protect and enhance the Protect and enhance the environmentenvironment, , promote promote energy conservationenergy conservation, improve , improve quality of lifequality of life, and , and promote promote consistency between transportation consistency between transportation improvementsimprovements and State and local and State and local planned growth and economic development patternsplanned growth and economic development patterns
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Purpose & Federally Mandated Purpose & Federally Mandated FactorsFactors
Outline of DiscussionOutline of Discussion
THE PLANNING PROCESSTHE PLANNING PROCESS Information ConsideredInformation Considered Participants in the Transportation Planning Process Participants in the Transportation Planning Process
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Relationships of the LRPto Other Planning DocumentsRelationships of the LRPto Other Planning Documents
Statutes & Public Acts
Various Studies & Reports
2007 & 2009 MTPs
ConnDOT STIPs
Regional LRPs and TIPs
2004 Plan of C & D
TSB Report (January 2007)
2011 MTP
ConnDOT STIPs
Regional LRPs and TIPs
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Documents Considered:Regional Long-Range Transportation Plans
Documents Considered:Regional Long-Range Transportation Plans
Mandated by Section 134 of title 23 U.S. Code Mandated by Section 134 of title 23 U.S. Code & Section 8 of title 49 U.S. Code & Section 8 of title 49 U.S. Code
Prepared by designated Metropolitan Planning Organizations Prepared by designated Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) (MPOs) (There are 11 in Connecticut.)(There are 11 in Connecticut.)
Submitted to Federal Highway AdministrationSubmitted to Federal Highway Administration
Must cover a future 20-year periodMust cover a future 20-year period
Must address the same 8 factors listed for statewide LRPMust address the same 8 factors listed for statewide LRP
Must be updated at least every 3 years (All were updated in 2007)Must be updated at least every 3 years (All were updated in 2007)
Must be developed through a proactive public involvement processMust be developed through a proactive public involvement process
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Documents Considered: Transportation Strategy Board ReportDocuments Considered: Transportation Strategy Board Report
Mandated by Public Acts 01-5 & 06-136Mandated by Public Acts 01-5 & 06-136
Prepared by the Transportation Strategy BoardPrepared by the Transportation Strategy Board
Proposes a transportation strategy to guide the State Proposes a transportation strategy to guide the State for the next 20 yearsfor the next 20 years
Proposes actions and tactics to achieve those strategies Proposes actions and tactics to achieve those strategies during the next 10 yearsduring the next 10 years
Must include a prioritized list of projects to implement strategyMust include a prioritized list of projects to implement strategy
Estimates capital and operating investments to implement those actionsEstimates capital and operating investments to implement those actions
Suggests the revenue sources to fund those investmentsSuggests the revenue sources to fund those investments
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Documents Considered: TSB ReportTSB Guiding PrinciplesDocuments Considered: TSB ReportTSB Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles:Guiding Principles:
A A balanced transportation systembalanced transportation system that provides that provides mobility for people and goods in a way which meets mobility for people and goods in a way which meets the needs of users, businesses and commerce is the needs of users, businesses and commerce is essential.essential.
Transportation system Transportation system must bemust be multi-modalmulti-modal and and provide optionsprovide options to the single passenger to the single passenger automobile.automobile.
Transportation system Transportation system must bemust be maintained and maintained and preservedpreserved. .
Transportation policy Transportation policy must must also also reflect the reflect the economic, social and environmental needs and economic, social and environmental needs and policiespolicies of the state. Planning of transportation of the state. Planning of transportation infrastructure and improvements infrastructure and improvements must supportmust support both both economic developmenteconomic development and a and a sustainable sustainable environmentenvironment..
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Documents Considered:Transportation Strategy Board ReportDocuments Considered:Transportation Strategy Board Report
Guiding Principles:Guiding Principles:
Transportation system must be Transportation system must be flexible and flexible and responsive enoughresponsive enough to meetto meet the transportation the transportation needs of a wide varietyneeds of a wide variety of customers, including of customers, including those with special needs those with special needs
The provision of The provision of accurate, timely information accurate, timely information about transportation systems and services is about transportation systems and services is essentialessential to the success of the state’s transportation to the success of the state’s transportation system. It must leverage innovation and advances in system. It must leverage innovation and advances in technology in order to improve service and control technology in order to improve service and control costscosts
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Transportation and development investments Transportation and development investments must support must support responsible growth, transit-oriented development and the State responsible growth, transit-oriented development and the State Plan of Conservation and DevelopmentPlan of Conservation and Development
Transportation planning, at all levels, Transportation planning, at all levels, must be comprehensive, must be comprehensive, inclusive and visionary andinclusive and visionary and must must maximize the optionsmaximize the options available to available to decision makers. decision makers. Cooperation Cooperation between local, state and federal between local, state and federal organizations must be encouraged. Whenever possible, transportation organizations must be encouraged. Whenever possible, transportation investments investments should beshould be coordinated withcoordinated with similar similar planning and planning and investmentsinvestments in in neighboring states neighboring states
Documents Considered: State Plan of Conservation & Development (C & D Plan)
Documents Considered: State Plan of Conservation & Development (C & D Plan)
Required by State statute (CGS Section 16a-24)Required by State statute (CGS Section 16a-24)
Prepared by State Office of Policy & ManagementPrepared by State Office of Policy & Management
A statement of the State’s growth, A statement of the State’s growth, resource management and resource management and public investment policiespublic investment policies
Updated every 5 yearsUpdated every 5 years
Provides framework for Provides framework for administrative & programmatic actions and administrative & programmatic actions and capital & operational investment decisions capital & operational investment decisions of state government which influence of state government which influence future growth & development of Connecticutfuture growth & development of Connecticut
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Documents Considered: Other Pertinent Plans and DocumentsDocuments Considered: Other Pertinent Plans and Documents
Environmental ReportsEnvironmental Reports Connecticut Climate Change Action Plan 2005Connecticut Climate Change Action Plan 2005 Connecticut Clean Diesel Plan (January 2006)Connecticut Clean Diesel Plan (January 2006) Governor’s Energy Plan (September 2006)Governor’s Energy Plan (September 2006)
Safety and Modal ReportsSafety and Modal Reports Strategic Highway Safety Plan (September 2006)Strategic Highway Safety Plan (September 2006) Connecticut Statewide Airport System Plan (June 2006)Connecticut Statewide Airport System Plan (June 2006) Connecticut Public Transportation Commission’s Annual Report (Dec. 2007)Connecticut Public Transportation Commission’s Annual Report (Dec. 2007) Connecticut Rail Commuter Council’s Annual Report (2008)Connecticut Rail Commuter Council’s Annual Report (2008) Connecticut Maritime Commission’s Annual Report (2008)Connecticut Maritime Commission’s Annual Report (2008) Transit for Connecticut’s “Bus Transit Analysis Needs Study” Transit for Connecticut’s “Bus Transit Analysis Needs Study” Transit for Connecticut’s “Responsible Growth Task Force Report 2008”Transit for Connecticut’s “Responsible Growth Task Force Report 2008”
Other Planning ReportsOther Planning Reports Regional Plan Association’s report, Regional Plan Association’s report, Northeast Megaregion 2050: A Common Northeast Megaregion 2050: A Common
FutureFuture (Nov. 2007) (Nov. 2007) Report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study
Commission (Dec. 2007)Commission (Dec. 2007)
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Participants in the ProcessParticipants in the Process
Coordination with Coordination with Other EntitiesOther Entities
• Citizens Citizens • Affected Public AgenciesAffected Public Agencies• Reps of Users of Public TransportationReps of Users of Public Transportation• Reps of Public Transportation EmployeesReps of Public Transportation Employees• Freight ShippersFreight Shippers• Private Providers of Transportation Private Providers of Transportation • Reps of Users of Pedestrian Walkways & Bicycle Reps of Users of Pedestrian Walkways & Bicycle
FacilitiesFacilities• Reps of the DisabledReps of the Disabled• Federally Recognized Indian TribesFederally Recognized Indian Tribes• Other Interested PartiesOther Interested Parties
CooperativesCooperatives
State & LocalState & LocalPlanning EffortsPlanning Efforts
• Connecticut Department of TransportationConnecticut Department of Transportation• Other State Agencies Other State Agencies • Transit DistrictsTransit Districts• Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs)Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs)• Local Governments & Local Community Local Governments & Local Community
OrganizationsOrganizations
General Policy, Planning, General Policy, Planning, Requirements, & FundingRequirements, & Funding
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) • Federal Transit Administration (FTA)Federal Transit Administration (FTA)• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Participants in the Process: Public InvolvementParticipants in the Process: Public Involvement
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENTOPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Prior to Preparation of Draft LRPPrior to Preparation of Draft LRP 7 Listening Sessions 7 Listening Sessions in Nov. & Dec. 2007in Nov. & Dec. 2007
Public Comment PeriodPublic Comment Period from Sept. 20 – Dec. 31, 2007from Sept. 20 – Dec. 31, 2007
Comments could be presentedComments could be presented orally or in writing at any of orally or in writing at any of the Listening sessions, orthe Listening sessions, or mailed or e-mailed to CTDOTmailed or e-mailed to CTDOT
Comments received prior to Comments received prior to January 1, 2007, were considered January 1, 2007, were considered when preparing the Draft LRP when preparing the Draft LRP
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Outline of Discussion Outline of Discussion
ISSUES, STRATEGIES & ACTIONSISSUES, STRATEGIES & ACTIONS Statutory ResponsibilitiesStatutory Responsibilities Mission StatementMission Statement Influencing FactorsInfluencing Factors Major Needs & IssuesMajor Needs & Issues
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Issues Strategies & Actions Issues Strategies & Actions
Responsibilities & Mission Statement
Responsibilities & Mission Statement
Our Responsibilities…Our Responsibilities…
The agency shall be responsible forThe agency shall be responsible for
all aspects of the planning, development, all aspects of the planning, development,
maintenance and improvement maintenance and improvement
of transportation in the state.of transportation in the state.
(Section 13b-3CGS)(Section 13b-3CGS)
Our Mission…Our Mission…
to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region State and the region
Draft 2009 LRPDraft 2009 LRPIssues, Strategies & ActionsIssues, Strategies & Actions
Department ResponsibilitiesDepartment ResponsibilitiesDraft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Issues Strategies & ActionsIssues Strategies & Actions
Policy & PlanningOversees inventory of state highway data and performs travel forecasting; conducts and administers various planning studies; and prepares environmental documents, permits and various transportation plans and administers various transportation safety programs.
Aviation & PortsManages airport and waterway facilities in
Connecticut.
Engineering & Construction Oversees highway design, construction, and
maintenance as well as highway safety programs.
Highway OperationsOversees highway operations and highway and bridge maintenance programs and activities
Public Transportation Oversees rail and bus services as well as
other ridesharing functions.
Factors that Influence Transportationin Connecticut & ConnDOT
Factors that Influence Transportationin Connecticut & ConnDOT
LRP Overview:LRP Overview:Issues, Strategies & ActionsIssues, Strategies & Actions
Transportation Financing Capital Program
Transportation Financing Capital Program
Future Directions and Future Directions and Influencing FactorsInfluencing Factors
Capital Program Budget (SFY2009) Capital Program Budget (SFY2009) Total = $960 MillionTotal = $960 Million
Source: Bureau of Finance & Administration. Data based on State Fiscal Year. These figures do not include the governor’s transportation initiatives of 2005 & 2006. Graphic revised in August 2008.
Federal65% Appropriations
2%
State Bond33%
AIRPORT FACILITIES &EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
U.S. CongressFederal Funding Source
U.S. CongressFederal Funding Source
Future Directions and Future Directions and Influencing FactorsInfluencing Factors
VISION 100VISION 100(FFY 2004-2007)(FFY 2004-2007)
VISION 100VISION 100(FFY 2004-2007)(FFY 2004-2007)
SAFETEA-LUSAFETEA-LU(FFY 2004-2009)(FFY 2004-2009)
SAFETEA-LUSAFETEA-LU(FFY 2004-2009)(FFY 2004-2009)
Airport & Airway Airport & Airway Trust FundTrust Fund
Airport & Airway Airport & Airway Trust FundTrust Fund Federal TransitFederal Transit
AdministrationAdministration
Federal TransitFederal TransitAdministrationAdministrationFederal HighwayFederal Highway
Trust FundTrust Fund
Federal HighwayFederal HighwayTrust FundTrust Fund
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
HIGH HAZARD
ELIMINATION PROGRAM
SURFACE TRANSPOR-
TATION PROGRAM
WATER TRANSPOR-
TATIONSTUDIES,
SERVICES, & PROJECTS
BRIDGE PROGRAMS
INTERSTATEMAINTENANCE
NAT’L HIGHWAYSYSTEM
CONGESTION, MITIGATION &AIR QUALITY
HIGH PRIORITYPROJECTS
AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL GOV’T
State Government - CT General Assembly Special Transportation
Fund (STF)
State Government - CT General Assembly Special Transportation
Fund (STF)
LRP Overview: Resource NeedsLRP Overview: Resource Needs
Source: Bureau of Finance & Administration. Data based on State Fiscal Year. Graphic revised in June 2008.
Estimated SFY2009Estimated SFY2009Special Transportation FundSpecial Transportation Fund
Motor Fuel44%
MV Receipts20%
Oil Company12%
LPF14%
CT DMV Sales6%
Interest4%
FTA0.0%
SFY 2009 Estimated Revenue = $1,157 Million
Relationships of Influencing Factors: Spheres of Influence
Relationships of Influencing Factors: Spheres of Influence
LRP Overview:LRP Overview:Issues, Strategies & ActionsIssues, Strategies & Actions
Public Needs & Wants
Political Interests
Transportation Users
Transportation Providers
New Information & Technology
Unforeseen Events
Demographics
U.S. Congress
State Legislature
Federal Agencies
State Agencies
(ConnDOT)
Key IssuesKey Issues
Land Use Land Use
EnvironmentEnvironment
Travel DelaysTravel Delays
Safety & SecuritySafety & Security
Aging PopulationAging Population
FundingFunding
PrioritiesPriorities
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:Issues, Strategies & ActionsIssues, Strategies & Actions
Key Issues & RecommendationsIdentified in Regional Long-Range Plans
Key Issues & RecommendationsIdentified in Regional Long-Range Plans
Key Issues & Recommendations Key Issues & Recommendations
Increase FundingIncrease Funding
Improve mobility and quality of life and encourage economic development Improve mobility and quality of life and encourage economic development while increasing options available for transit and ridesharing while increasing options available for transit and ridesharing
Encourage walking and biking Encourage walking and biking
Increase bus service and frequency while improving bus shelters, clearly Increase bus service and frequency while improving bus shelters, clearly marked and consistent use and design of stop signs marked and consistent use and design of stop signs
Expand elderly and para-transit serviceExpand elderly and para-transit service
Draft 2009 LRPDraft 2009 LRPIssues, Strategies & ActionsIssues, Strategies & Actions
Key Issues & RecommendationsIdentified in Regional Long-Range Plans
Key Issues & RecommendationsIdentified in Regional Long-Range Plans
Common Key Issues & Recommendations Common Key Issues & Recommendations
Focus new growth in already developed areasFocus new growth in already developed areas
Improve interconnectivity between modes and public transportation links Improve interconnectivity between modes and public transportation links between growth centers between growth centers
Preserve the existing systemPreserve the existing system
Provide improvements to link these investments with growth centers and Provide improvements to link these investments with growth centers and other transportation modes to other transportation modes to
Provide better fluidity within regions and the State as a whole Provide better fluidity within regions and the State as a whole
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Issues, Strategies & ActionsIssues, Strategies & Actions
Various Plans & Reports Considered & Referenced
Various Plans & Reports Considered & Referenced
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Issues, Strategies & ActionsIssues, Strategies & Actions
Connecticut Statewide Airport System Plan (June 2006)Connecticut Statewide Airport System Plan (June 2006)
Connecticut Public Transportation Commission’s Annual Report Connecticut Public Transportation Commission’s Annual Report (2007)(2007)
Transit for Connecticut’sTransit for Connecticut’s Bus Transit Analysis Needs Analysis Bus Transit Analysis Needs Analysis
Connecticut Rail Commuter Council’s Annual Report (2008)Connecticut Rail Commuter Council’s Annual Report (2008)
Connecticut Maritime Commission’s Annual Report (2008)Connecticut Maritime Commission’s Annual Report (2008)
Transit for Connecticut’sTransit for Connecticut’s “Responsible Growth Task Force Report “Responsible Growth Task Force Report 2008”2008”
Strategic Five-Point Action PlanStrategic Five-Point Action PlanDraft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Preservation – Maintain the Existing System in a State of Good Preservation – Maintain the Existing System in a State of Good RepairRepair
System Modifications – Safety & ModernizationSystem Modifications – Safety & Modernization
System Productivity – EfficiencySystem Productivity – Efficiency
Economic & Environmental Impact – Quality of LifeEconomic & Environmental Impact – Quality of Life
Strategic Capacity ImprovementsStrategic Capacity Improvements
Preserving & Maintain the Existing Transportation SystemPreserving & Maintain the Existing Transportation System
Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Federal Mandate: Federal Mandate:
Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system
Managing & Operating the Transportation System
Managing & Operating the Transportation System
Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Federal Mandate: Federal Mandate:
Promote efficient system management & operation
Ensuring Safety on the Transportation System
Ensuring Safety on the Transportation System
Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Federal Mandate: Federal Mandate:
Increase the safety of the transportation system for users of motorized and non-motorized modes of transportation
Securing the Transportation System
Securing the Transportation System
Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Federal Mandate: Federal Mandate:
Increase the security of the transportation system for users of motorized and non-motorized modes
Reduce Energy Use & Negative Impacts to Quality of Life & the
Environment
Reduce Energy Use & Negative Impacts to Quality of Life & the
Environment
Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Federal Mandate: Federal Mandate:
Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns
Improving Accessibility & Mobility within the Transportation System
Improving Accessibility & Mobility within the Transportation System
Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Federal Mandate:Federal Mandate:
Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and freight
Integrating & Connect the Transportation SystemIntegrating & Connect the Transportation System
Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Federal Mandate:Federal Mandate:
Enhance the integration & the connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes throughout the state, for people and freight
Promoting Economic Vitality with the Aid of the Transportation
System
Promoting Economic Vitality with the Aid of the Transportation
System
Issues, Strategies & Actions Issues, Strategies & Actions
Federal Mandate:Federal Mandate:
Support the economic vitality of the United States, the states, nonmetropolitan areas, and metropolitan areas, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity and efficiency
Outline of DiscussionOutline of Discussion
New Directions & Areas of EmphasisNew Directions & Areas of Emphasis
Draft 2009 LRP:Draft 2009 LRP:New Directions & Areas of New Directions & Areas of EmphasisEmphasis
Paradigm ShiftParadigm Shift
Paradigm ShiftParadigm Shift
Management of its transportation systemManagement of its transportation system Condition of infrastructureCondition of infrastructure Waning resources to pay for much needed repairs and improvementsWaning resources to pay for much needed repairs and improvements Altering character and preferences of the traveling publicAltering character and preferences of the traveling public
Broader focus on mobility needsBroader focus on mobility needs Importance of land use planningImportance of land use planning Integration of and connectivity among modes of transportationIntegration of and connectivity among modes of transportation Greater transparencyGreater transparency New partnershipsNew partnerships
Draft 2009 LRP: Draft 2009 LRP: New Directions & Areas of New Directions & Areas of EmphasisEmphasis
2004 LRP vs. Draft 2009 LRP: Key Differences 2004 LRP vs. Draft 2009 LRP: Key Differences
2009 LRP:2009 LRP: Includes a 5-point Strategic Investment PlanIncludes a 5-point Strategic Investment Plan Emphasizes greater interagency and interstate coordinationEmphasizes greater interagency and interstate coordination More emphasis on coordination of land use planning and transportationMore emphasis on coordination of land use planning and transportation Greater emphasis on addressing the needs of pedestrians and cyclistsGreater emphasis on addressing the needs of pedestrians and cyclists Stresses accountability and transparency and incorporates performance Stresses accountability and transparency and incorporates performance
measuresmeasures
LRP OverviewLRP Overview
Opportunities for Public Review & Comment
Opportunities for Public Review & Comment
Draft LRP (Published in Fall 2009)Draft LRP (Published in Fall 2009) 4 Public Information Meetings4 Public Information Meetings
• March 31, 2009, at ConnDOT Admin. Building, Conference Room A in Newington (1-3 p.m.)March 31, 2009, at ConnDOT Admin. Building, Conference Room A in Newington (1-3 p.m.)• March 31, 2009, at Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments in in Norwich (7 – 9 p.m.)March 31, 2009, at Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments in in Norwich (7 – 9 p.m.)• April 1, 2009, at Chase Municipal Building, 1st Floor Conference RoomApril 1, 2009, at Chase Municipal Building, 1st Floor Conference Room in Waterbury (7 – 9 p.m.)in Waterbury (7 – 9 p.m.)• April 2, 2009, at April 2, 2009, at Bridgeport City Hall, Common Council Chambers in Bridgeport City Hall, Common Council Chambers in Bridgeport (7 – 9 p.m.)Bridgeport (7 – 9 p.m.)
45-Day Public Review & Comment Period45-Day Public Review & Comment Period runs runs from March 17, 2009 – April 30, 2009from March 17, 2009 – April 30, 2009
Orally present comments at a meeting, or mail or e-mail your comments by April 30, Orally present comments at a meeting, or mail or e-mail your comments by April 30, 20092009
E-mail comments to: roxane.fromson@po.state.ct.usE-mail comments to: roxane.fromson@po.state.ct.us For your convenience, the Input, Ideas and Comments sheet is also available on the Department’s web site with other related LRP materials as a user-friendly form with a button for submitting comments by e-mail.
Mailing address: Roxane Fromson, Transportation Supervising Planner, Conn. Dept. ofMailing address: Roxane Fromson, Transportation Supervising Planner, Conn. Dept. of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning, P.O. Box 317546,Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131-7546Newington, CT 06131-7546
Draft document is available for review in selected locations and on the Draft document is available for review in selected locations and on the Department’s web site at Department’s web site at http://www.ct.gov/dothttp://www.ct.gov/dot under “Publications” under “Publications”
Final LRP (Anticipated Publication Date: June 2009)Final LRP (Anticipated Publication Date: June 2009) Document will be made available on Department’s web site, at selected locations & upon Document will be made available on Department’s web site, at selected locations & upon
request.request.
Draft 2009 LRP Draft 2009 LRP
Department’s Web Siteand Contact InformationDepartment’s Web Site
and Contact Information
http://www.ct.gov/dotNavigate as follows:Navigate as follows:
Click on “Publications” (from banner at top of page) Click on “Plans, Projects, Studies” Click on “ConnDOT Plans” Click on “Long-Range Transportation Plan”
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