public listening session long-range transportation plan for the state of connecticut (2008-2035)

Public Listening Session

Public Listening Session

Long-Range Transportation PlanLong-Range Transportation Plan

for the for the

State of ConnecticutState of Connecticut

(2008-2035)(2008-2035)

Speaker and ModeratorSpeaker and Moderator

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

Tonight’s PresentationTonight’s Presentation

Outline of DiscussionOutline of Discussion

Long-Range Transportation Plan Overview Long-Range Transportation Plan Overview

Future Directions and Influencing FactorsFuture Directions and Influencing Factors

Opportunities for Public InputOpportunities for Public Input


Document Overview and Schedule

Document Overview and Schedule

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

LRP OverviewLRP Overview

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


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


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)


Relationships of the LRPto Other Planning Documents

Relationships of the LRPto Other Planning Documents

Statutes & Public Acts

Various Studies & Reports

2005 & 2007 MTPs

ConnDOT STIPs

Regional LRPs and TIPs

2004 Plan of C & D

TSB Report (January 2007)

2009 MTP

ConnDOT STIPs

Regional LRPs and TIPs


Regional Long-Range PlansRegional Long-Range 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


State Plan of Conservation & Development

State Plan of Conservation & Development

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

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

Purpose: To guide a balanced response to human, environmental & Purpose: To guide a balanced response to human, environmental & economic needs in a manner which best suits future of Connecticuteconomic needs in a manner which best suits future of Connecticut


Transportation Strategy Board Report

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


Other Pertinent Plansand Documents

Other Pertinent Plansand Documents

Environmental ReportsEnvironmental ReportsConnecticut 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 ReportsStrategic 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)



Future Directions and Influencing FactorsFuture Directions and Influencing Factors


Connecticut and DOT’sMajor Influences on

Transportation

Connecticut and DOT’sMajor Influences on

Transportation

Future Directions and Future Directions and Influencing FactorsInfluencing Factors

Transportation Financing Capital Program

Transportation Financing Capital Program


Capital Program Budget (SFY2007) Capital Program Budget (SFY2007) Total = $658.1 MillionTotal = $658.1 Million

Source: Bureau of Finance & Administration. Data based on State Fiscal Year. Graphic revised in January 2007.

Appropriations3%

Other1%

STO Bond34%

Federal62%

U.S. CongressFederal Funding Source

U.S. CongressFederal Funding Source


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 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENT

PROGRAM PROGRAM

AIRPORT AIRPORT FACILITIES &FACILITIES &EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PROGRAMPROGRAM

HIGH HIGH HAZARDHAZARD

ELIMINATION ELIMINATION PROGRAMPROGRAM

SURFACE SURFACE TRANSPOR-TRANSPOR-

TATION TATION PROGRAMPROGRAM

WATER WATER TRANSPOR-TRANSPOR-

TATIONTATIONSTUDIES, STUDIES,

SERVICES, SERVICES, & PROJECTS& PROJECTS

BRIDGE BRIDGE PROGRAMSPROGRAMS

INTERSTATEINTERSTATEMAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE

NAT’L NAT’L HIGHWAYHIGHWAYSYSTEMSYSTEM

CONGESTION, CONGESTION, MITIGATION &MITIGATION &AIR QUALITYAIR QUALITY

HIGH PRIORITYHIGH PRIORITYPROJECTSPROJECTS

AS DEFINED BY AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL GOV’TFEDERAL GOV’T

State Government - CT General Assembly Special Transportation

Fund (STF)

State Government - CT General Assembly Special Transportation

Fund (STF)


Revenues

41% Motor Fuel Tax21% Motor Vehicle Receipts38% Various Other

Expenditures

41% Debt Service39% ConnDOT20% Various Other

Source: Bureau of Finance & Administration. Data based on State Fiscal Year. Graphic revised in January 2007.

Estimated SFY2007Estimated SFY2007Special Transportation FundSpecial Transportation Fund

Spheres of InfluenceSpheres of InfluenceFuture Directions and Future Directions and Influencing FactorsInfluencing Factors

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)

Current Federal & StateLegislation

Current Federal & StateLegislation

Federal Funding “Programs”Federal Funding “Programs”In August 2005, Congress reauthorized and the President In August 2005, Congress reauthorized and the President signed signed the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU)A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU)

State LegislationState LegislationIn 2005, 2006, & 2007, the Connecticut General Assembly In 2005, 2006, & 2007, the Connecticut General Assembly passed and passed and the Governor signed transportation legislationthe Governor signed transportation legislation

Public Act 06-136 An Act Concerning the Roadmap for Connecticut’s Public Act 06-136 An Act Concerning the Roadmap for Connecticut’s Economic FutureEconomic Future

Public Act 07-239 An Act Concerning Responsible GrowthPublic Act 07-239 An Act Concerning Responsible Growth


Current & FutureKey Issues

Current & FutureKey Issues

Travel DelaysTravel Delays

Land Use Land Use

EnvironmentEnvironment

Aging Population Aging Population

Safety & SecuritySafety & Security

FundingFunding

PrioritiesPriorities



Opportunities for Public InputOpportunities for Public Input


Public Outreach Eventsand Comment Period

Public Outreach Eventsand Comment Period

Pre-Draft LRP Listening Sessions in the Fall 2007Pre-Draft LRP Listening Sessions in the Fall 2007During the LRP sessions (seven sessions throughout the State)During the LRP sessions (seven sessions throughout the State)

Submit input in written form by December 31, 2007Submit input in written form by December 31, 2007By electronic mail or via comment form on Department’s web site By electronic mail or via comment form on Department’s web site For your convenience, the Input, Ideas and Comments sheet is 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.

By U.S. mail or via comment form on Department’s web siteBy U.S. mail or via comment form on Department’s web site

Draft LRP (Anticipated Publication Date: Spring 2008)Draft LRP (Anticipated Publication Date: Spring 2008)Document to be available in selected locations, upon request, and Document to be available in selected locations, upon request, and on the Department’s web site on the Department’s web site

Submit input by electronic mail Submit input by electronic mail

Submit input by U.S. mailSubmit input by U.S. mail

Final LRP (Anticipated Publication Date: by Summer 2008)Final LRP (Anticipated Publication Date: by Summer 2008)Document to be available in selected locations, upon request, Document to be available in selected locations, upon request, and at Department’s web site and at Department’s web site

Opportunities forOpportunities forPublic InputPublic Input

Department’s Web Siteand Contact InformationDepartment’s Web Site

and Contact Information

http://www.ct.gov/dothttp://www.ct.gov/dotNavigate as follows:Navigate as follows:

Publications (from banner at top of page)Publications (from banner at top of page)

ConnDOT Transportation Plans under the heading “Other”ConnDOT Transportation Plans under the heading “Other”

Long-Range Transportation PlanLong-Range Transportation Plan

Opportunities forOpportunities forPublic InputPublic Input

Supervising Transportation Planner

P.O. Box 317546Newington, Connecticut 06131-

[email protected]

Roxane M. Fromson

STATE OF CONNECTICUTDepartment of Transportation

Bureau of Policy & Planning

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