mac -- update on ctfastrak october 16, 2013. 2 what is ctfastrak? bus rapid transit (brt) bus rapid...
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MAC -- Update on CTfastrakOctober 16, 2013
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What is CTfastrak?
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)– Fast, frequent, reliable service throughout central
Connecticut corridor– Regional Connections: New York, Springfield, New
Haven at Hartford’s Union Station
– Connections to Bradley International Airport via existing Bradley Flyer Service
Integrated multi-modal investment strategy– Designed to accommodate future NHHS rail
connections at Newington Junction and Flatbush Avenue stations.
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Reduce congestion on I-84 west of Hartford
Improve Air Quality: reduced emissions
Regional mobility improvements
Transit-Oriented Development opportunities
Immediate and long-term employment benefits
CTfastrak Goals
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What are we building?• Exclusive guideway• Branded 60-foot articulated buses• Rapid-transit-style stations• Multi-use trail
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Major ElementsExclusive 2-lane guideway11 Transit Stations17 Bridges78 Retaining Walls (23,500 LF)5-mile long multi-use trailRelocation of one mile of Amtrak’s active rail4.5-mile long maintenance road for Amtrak
Construction
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Union Station
Sigourney Street
Parkville
Kane Street
Flatbush Avenue
Elmwood
Newington Junction
Cedar Street
East Street
East Main Street
DowntownNew Britain
New Britain Downtown Station & New Ramps
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Union Station
Sigourney Street
Parkville
Kane Street
Flatbush Avenue
Elmwood
Newington Junction
Cedar Street
East Street
East Main Street
DowntownNew Britain
Progress at Cedar Street Station
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North of Cedar Street Station
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Merging with the Amtrak ROW
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Newfield Avenue
Flatbush Avenue
New Park Avenue
Union Station
Sigourney Street
Parkville
Kane Street
Flatbush Avenue
Elmwood
Newington Junction
Cedar Street
East Street
East Main Street
DowntownNew Britain
Flatbush Avenue Bridge Construction
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View From Flatbush Overpass
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Union Station
Sigourney Street
Parkville
Kane Street
Flatbush Avenue
Elmwood
Newington Junction
Cedar Street
East Street
East Main Street
DowntownNew Britain
Wall & Bridge Construction at Flatbush Avenue
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Union Station
Sigourney Street
Parkville
Kane Street
Flatbush Avenue
Elmwood
Newington Junction
Cedar Street
East Street
East Main Street
DowntownNew Britain
View from Parkville Station to the North Abutment
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NB & SB Abutments at Capitol Avenue
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Looking Southbound at the Broad Street Bridge
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What will the user expect?• Service Plan
– Frequency– Flexibility– One-Seat Ride
• Intelligent Transportation Systems– “Next Bus Arriving” Sign– Real-Time Applications
• Electronic ticketing– Ticket Vending– Fare Validation– Smartcard/Smartphone
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Operations Plan
• Maintenance Plan – Roadway; Amenities
• Safety and Security
• Busway Operations Procedures
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Marketing Look-Ahead• Rolled out an enhanced website
• Engaging the media and business
communities
• Participating in local and regional
public events
• Meeting with community groups
• University & educational
organizations outreach