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SCRCOG Studies |
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Calibrate and Implement Signal Timing |
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Traffic signal
timing plans were developed for 39 intersections that were identified by
SCRCOG, the City of New Haven and the Consultant as listed in Table 1 and
shown in Figure 1. Four timing plans were developed for 35 of the
intersections. A single emergency timing plan was developed for four of the
intersections. The timing plans for 21 of the intersections were input to
the central traffic control computer located in the City of New Haven,
and observed and monitored in the field.
A copy of the report from 2007
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Congestion Management Study |
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Periodically SCRCOG, in
Cooperation with the FHWA, FTA, ConnDOT, and ConnOPM prepares a Congestion
Management System (CMS) report to measure the congestion
on major freeways and arterials within the region. The most recent report is from
2004 and
is available here. Past reports from
2002, and
2000
are also available.
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Enhanced Conceptual Program for a New Haven Traffic
Operations Center |
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A Traffic Operations Center (TOC) to be operated by the New
Haven Department of Traffic and Parking is recommended to facilitate
corridor operations in the New Haven area. While management of traffic in
connection with the Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program is an
initial function, the TOC will serve to manage operations after construction
is complete. A copy of the report from 2007
is
available here |
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Locally Coordinated
Public-Transit Human Services Transportation Program (LOCHSTP) |
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The most recent federal transportation
program, called SAFETEA-LU requires that any region that will make use of
certain human service transportation funding prepare a locally-coordinated
public transit-human services transportation plan (LOCHSTP). A copy of the
The South Central
Regional LOCHSTP Plan completed in 2007
is available here.
the State plan is available
on their website |
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Long Range Transportation Plan
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The South Central
Regional Transportation Plan addresses broad goals for the transportation
needs of the Region and is updated regularly. Each Plan provides direction
for the Region on major policy issues on all modes of transportation.
Regional needs and initiatives are outlined for utilization in framing transportation solutions during the period covered by
each Plan. The most recent Long Range Plan was completed in
2007
and is available here.
Past reports from
2004, and
2001
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Milford Railroad Station Parking Garage Study |
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Desman Associates with Clough
Harbour Associates were selected by the Milford Transit District to conduct a Parking Site
Feasibility Study for a 500 space parking structure to serve the Milford
rail Station. A copy of the report from 2006
is
available here
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New Haven Truck Study |
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The South Central Regional Council of Governments
(SCRCOG) in cooperation with the City of New Haven has undertaken the New
Haven Truck Route Study in an effort to develop a strategy for directing
truck traffic to use appropriate routes while traveling through or within
the city. The study’s purpose was to define existing truck route conditions
within the City of New Haven and develop a truck routing program to manage
and limit the impact of general commercial and non-local truck traffic
through the city’s residential streets.
A copy of the report from
2007
is
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Public
Participation Guidelines |
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The purpose of this report is to
document the actions carried out by the South Central Regional Council of
Governments (SCRCOG) for public participation in transportation planning,
pursuant to Title 23 CFR 450.316. It contains the policies and methodologies
of involving the public in the transportation planning process. A copy of
the report from 2005 is
available here |
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Regional
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan |
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The Regional Bicycle
and Pedestrian Plan was prepared by Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc., in
association with Clough Harbour & Associates, LLP, for the South Central
Regional Council of Governments. The purpose of the Plan was to provide a
conceptual framework for increasing the desirability and effectiveness of
bicycle and pedestrian facilities as a viable mode of transportation within
the region.
A copy of the report from 2007
is
available here |
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Regional
Housing Report |
| This report was prepared under the direction of the South Central Regional
Council of Governments Housing Committee.
A copy of the report from 2004
is
available here |
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Regional Transit Study |
| The South Central Regional Council of Governments initiated the Regional
Transit Development Strategies Study (RTDS) to examine how the existing
network of transit services in the region currently works, and to develop
strategies to improve transit and address the region’s future transit needs.
A copy of the report from 2005 on existing services
is available here.
And the report on recommended strategies
is available here |
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Route 5 Planning and Preliminary Design Study |
| The primary purpose of this study is to analyze and quantify the shortcomings
of the spot improvements implemented over the years, and initiate a
comprehensive corridor-wide improvement program aimed at enhancing traffic
capacity and safety while promoting alternative modes of transportation
along the U.S. Route 5 corridor and to address the existing and projected needs
of the communities in this vital corridor.A copy of the report from 2006
is available here
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Route 22 Corridor Planning Study
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| The Route 22 Corridor Planning Study was initiated by the South Central
Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) to identify and address existing
transportation needs and deficiencies in the Route 22 study area in response
to increasing traffic demands and growing safety concerns along State and
local roadways. A copy of the report from 2006
is available here
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Route 34 Corridor Study |
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The South Central
Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) on behalf of the City of New Haven
commissioned the Route 34 Corridor Study to serve as the first phase
of a longterm planning and design process that will identify, develop, and
assess transportation system improvements aimed at redefining the form and
function of the future Route 34 corridor. A copy of the report from 2007
is available here
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Route 162 Corridor Study |
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The South Central
Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) in cooperation with the Town of
Orange and the City of West Haven commissioned this Study to identify
existing transportation needs and deficiencies in the Route 162 study area.
This study addresses these concerns and deficiencies through the development
of a comprehensive improvement recommendations plan that can be used to help
SCRCOG and the participating municipalities pursue future roadway
improvement programming. A copy of the report from 2007
is
available here
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Traffic Mitigation For selected Roadways in New Haven-
I-95 Report |
| The objective of Assignment #3 involved identifying possible temporary
and/or permanent measures to help reduce/manage the transportation impacts
of the Central I-95 Improvement Program (particularly Contracts B, C2 and E)
and other major construction projects in the New Haven area. A copy of the
report from 2006
is available here |
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Traffic Mitigation For selected Roadways in New Haven-
I-95 Summary |
| The focus of the study was on the area bounded by Quinnipiac Avenue to the
east, State Street to the west, Middletown Avenue / Foxon Boulevard (Route
80) to the north and US Route 1 (US1) (Water Street / Forbes Avenue) to the
south. A copy of the report from 2006
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Transit Enhancement Report |
| One percent of U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) capital and
operating support annually allocated to the New Haven-Meriden Urbanized Area
is, by law, earmarked for transit enhancement. Roughly every 3 years
projects are solicited. A copy of the latest update from 2007
is available here.
past reports from
2005 and
2002 are also available |
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Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
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The UPWP outlines the tasks SCRCOG will accomplish during
each fiscal year. To learn more about the UPWP process you can click
here
The current program report ends
June 30th. The
Final 2009 and 2010 UPWP is available
here
and past report copies are available for FYE2008
FYE2007,
FYE2006,
FYE2005,
and
FYE2004 |
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Vision for the Future |
| Adopted by the Council on November 15, 2000 this report establishes the
region's first plan of conservation and development since 1968.A copy of the
report completed in 2000
is available here.
The process of updating the region's plan has begun and
information on the process will be available soon. The current Connecticut
State Plan of Conservation and Development
is
available here |
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Yale Avenue/
Wilbur Cross Parkway Interchange Study |
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The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG)
in cooperation with the Town of Wallingford commissioned this study
to expand upon previous planning efforts for
improvements at Interchange 66 of the Wilbur Cross Parkway. The proposed
improvements presented in this document are intended to provide operational
and safety benefits along US Route 5 in the vicinity of the interchange
while meeting the future traffic demands of the interchange and adjacent
roadway network. A copy of the report from 2007
is available here |
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Additional Studies and Reports |
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Consolidated Findings from Region Forums on
Transportation
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This publication was
developed by the PATHS team at the University of Connecticut
Center for Excellence in Disabilities after hosting several regional
forums on transportation around the State where people with disabilities
shared what is working and what is not in public transportation. A copy of
the report
is available here.
Additional
information can be found on their website at
www.uconnedd.org
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Environmental Impact Evaluation for the New Railroad
Station
at the
City of West Haven or the Town of Orange
This Draft
Environmental Assessment/Draft Environmental Impact Evaluation (DEA/DEIE)
has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (NEPA) and the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA).A copy of
the report from 2006
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I-91 TIA Corridor Plan |
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This revised final corridor plan
(August 29, 2006) is a product of the combined knowledge, experience, and
understanding of the fifteen-member I-91 Transportation Investment Area
(I-91TIA) Board. It is based on information provided to the Board by members
of the public, as well as other information collected by the TIA Board
members themselves. A copy of the report from 2006
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I-95 New Haven
Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program Summary Report: January 2007 —
December 2007
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The I-95 New Haven
Harbor Crossing (NHHC) Corridor Improvement Program is one of Connecticut’s
largest multi-modal transportation improvement initiatives. The program
includes operational, safety and capacity improvements to over 7 miles of
Interstate 95, including a new signature bridge over New Haven Harbor. In
addition to new and upgraded Shore Line East commuter rail stations, there
are numerous Transit and Transportation
System Management (TSM) components included as part of the program. This
report summarizes the current status of the implementation of the Transit
and TSM components. A copy
is available here
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Incident Management Task Force Report |
| White Paper submitted to the Transportation Strategy Board in October 2003A
copy of the report from 2003
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Moving Forward- Report and Recommendations of the
Transportation Strategy Board |
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Report and recommendations of
the Transportation Strategy Board, which were adopted by the Board on
January 5, 2007. This report includes a prioritized list of projects which
the Board believes are necessary for the effective implementation of its
strategy and recommendations. A copy of the report from 2007
is available here |
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New Haven Harbor Access Presentation
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A copy of this report from
2002
is available here |
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PowerPoint
presentation on the I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement
Program
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as presented by DOT 6/27/2007
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