Below is a compilation of plans and reports, organized by fiscal year, completed through SCRCOG. Please click on a year to view the relevant reports. A report can be downloaded by clicking on its title.
Plans and Reports
2018 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2017-2018 fiscal year.SCRCOG Tree Canopy Assessment
This report discusses the tree canopy mapping project that was completed for the South Central Region of Connecticut.Metropolitan Transportation Plan
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. Past reports from 2015, 2011, 2007, 2004, and 2001 are also available.SCRCOG's 2017 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2016-2017 fiscal year.South Central Region Plan of Conservation and Development 2018-2028
The regional POCD is updated at least once every ten years per the requirements of the CGS 8-35a, and is a guidance document that sets policy priorities for the future of the region and its communities.Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is to help reduce the South Central Region’s vulnerability to natural hazards and ease the burden of keeping communities safe and resilient. The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies hazard risks and mitigation actions to reduce or eliminate those risks.SCRCOG Congestion Management Process Report
This 2018 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Report represents a continuation of SCRCOG's efforts to better understand the transportation system throughout the Region and in the Greater New Haven area. This report takes a systematic approach to identify and address congested areas within the region.SCRCOG's 2016 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2015-2016 fiscal year.Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update
This report identifies the primary walking and biking corridors within the SCRCOG region, along with recommending safety and connectivity improvements.Meriden Transit Center - "First Mile, Last Mile" Study
This study identifies existing connectivity gaps and provides both infrastructure and service recommendations to facilitate access to and maximize usage of the Meriden Transit Center that is scheduled to be completed in 2018 as part of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Project.SCRCOG's 2015 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.Regional Transit-Oriented Development Study
This study identifies opportunities for transit-oriented development in the South Central Region by exploring regional trends and the opportunities for transit-oriented development in proximity of each train station area. In addition, this study provides an in-depth analysis around each of the existing or planned train stations located in the region.New Haven Traffic Signal Optimization Study
This study evaluated existing conditions and provided recommendations for intersection performance, signal timing, and recommended improvements for twenty-four signals on the Whalley Avenue, Dixwell Avenue and Whitney Avenue corridors.Long Range Transportation Plan (minor update)
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.Past reports from 2011, 2007, 2004, and 2001 are also available.SCRCOG Congestion Management Process
This 2014 Congestion Management Process report represents a continuation of the South Central Regional Council of Governments' effort to better understand the transportation system in the South Central Connecticut Region.SCRCOG's 2014 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2013-2014 fiscal year.Jobs Access Study (English)
Jobs Access Study (en Español)
This report, entitled "How Transportation Problems Keep People Out of the Workforce in Greater New Haven" analyzes the spatial mismatch between jobs and low-income and minority residents. It was completed in cooperation with the NAACP Greater New Haven Branch and Workforce Alliance.
SCRCOG Congestion Management Process
This 2014 Congestion Management Process report represents a continuation of the South Central Regional Council of Governments' effort to better understand the transportation system in the South Central Connecticut Region.
Hamden Traffic Calming Study
This report evaluates existing conditions and provide recommendations for potential traffic calming measures for Hamden Plains, Wintergreen and East Side neighborhoods.
Hamden Traffic Signal Study - Phase II
The second phase of this project consisted of two tasks: 1) the preparation of GIS mapping and a database incorporating the results of the Phase 1 traffic signal inventory and 2) the preparation of a signal system master plan to prioritize the long-term replacement of traffic signals and provide short-term maintenance recommendations.
Tweed New Haven Airport Freight Cargo Study
This study reviews existing freight facilities and provide options for increasing freight service for niche markets, removing trucks from the I-95 and I-91 corridors, reducing congestion, and providing timely delivery of goods and food products for the region’s consumers. It was completed in cooperation with the Tweed Airport Authority.
SCRCOG's 2013 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
Moblity Management Study
The purpose of this study was to provide recommendations to initiate mobility management of human services transportation for the elderly and persons with disabilities (a gap identified through the regional LOCHSTP program). The study includes information on needs, resources, practices, and implementation issues so that the project established for the Region can meet the needs of its stakeholders.
SCRCOG's 2012 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
City of New Haven Foxon Boulevard Corridor Study
The study presents recommendations to improve transportation deficiencies as well as to improve and provide pedestrian and bicycle accessibility along the Foxon Boulevard corridor.
Town of East Haven Hemingway Avenue and Coe Avenue Corridor Study
The purpose of this study was to work with the Town of East Haven to identify solutions on an existing flooding issue on Hemingway Avenue and Coe Avenue. In addition, the town was seeking assistance to explore potential realignment options for Proto Drive in order to better accommodate development in the existing industrial park.
Town of Wallingford Traffic Signal Study
The purpose of this project was to gather data relating to the type and condition of the existing traffic signal equipment and geometry. These data were used to develop a qualitative assessment of existing operations, and potential improvement strategies which may require further study. Please note that this is a large file (about 34 MB) and may take an extended time to download.
Regional School Bus Study
This study reviews potential energy savings of alternate fuels for school transportation fleets and implementation issues.
SCRCOG's 2011 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Long Range Transportation Plan
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. Past reports from 2007, 2004, and 2001 are also available.
Town of North Haven Spring Road Traffic Calming Study
The study was undertaken to identify and evaluate traffic and safety issues in the study corridor, assess need and desire for mitigation of the identified issues, and develop recommendations and a plan of implementation.
Town of Hamden East/West Study
This study evaluated east/west routes in the Town and included recommendations on routings, traffic management, and highway amenities. It also includes recommendations for better east-west circulation, improved mobility, and safety and pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
Town of Wallingford Transit Bus Ridership and Routing Study
This study focused on service on and along U.S. Route 5 and North Plains Industrial Road/Washington Street to service community organizations, addressing increased demand and service schedule enhancements.
City of Meriden Trail Study
This report proposes a comprehensive trail system that interconnects with regional goals and plans, which would help improve transportation opportunities for Meriden and surrounding communities.
City of New Haven Downtown Modal Split Study
This study reviewed the current modal split for transportation demand in downtown area. Data was gathered data from existing sources and previous estimates of modal split for several representative types of development (residential, commercial, institutional) were reviewed in order to provide a framework for better review and confirmation of projected volume/transportation demand as development emerges.
Regional Transit Data Acquisition
This project focused on acquiring and collating data in preparation for an update of the Transit portion of the Region’s TransCAD model. The data created as a result of this project is available here.
SCRCOG's 2010 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Travel Demand Model Update
This report documents the latest update to SCRCOG's Travel Demand Model, performed in June 2010, with a base year of 2010 and future year no-build model for 2040.Whalley Avenue Corridor Study
This study presents recommendations for improving the corridor with respect to both transportation functions and the contextual relationship with adjoining neighborhoods.City of Meriden Road Planning Studies: Allen, Johnson, and Preston Avenues
Allen Avenue, Johnson Avenue and Preston Avenue are three streets in the City with very similar conditions. All of these streets lack storm drainage and have deficiencies in their vertical and horizontal alignments. This study makes recommendations for improvements to the three identified roadways to alleviate current safety hazards.Meriden Traffic Signal Study
This report includes a comprehensive inventory and review of the 64 City owned and maintained traffic signals in Meriden. Existing signal equipment and intersection elements such as pedestrian and vehicular signal heads, cabinets, controller hardware, signage, and pavement markings were reviewed at each location for consistency with current State standards and National standards as published in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).Regional Build-Out Analysis
The purpose of the Regional Build-Out Analysis is to provide congestion management and planning tools to assist SCRCOG and its member municipalities in planning for future growth. The analysis provides data on the potential impacts from future development on major corridors throughout the region.Route 68 Corridor Study
This study focused on safety, traffic operations and strategies to reduce congestion and minimize delays. The Study Area encompasses Connecticut Route 68 (Church Street) in the Town of Wallingford from Hanover Street, on the west, to North Main Street Extension, on the east.Record of Decision Report -I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program Report: January 2009 -- December 2009
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 for 2008 and 2007.Shoreline Greenway Trail
This study evaluated options for construction of the Shoreline Greenway Trail from the New Haven-East Haven Town Line to Hammonasset State Park in Madison. Recommended options were presented along with cost estimates to assist the communities in selecting sections for further consideration and/or construction. Note: this file is very large (over 300 MB) and may not be viewable in your web browser. It may take an extended time to download.SCRCOG Congestion Management Process
This 2010 Congestion Management Process (CMP) report represents a continuation of the South Central Regional Council of Governments' (SCRCOG) effort to better understand the transportation system in the South Central Connecticut region.SCRCOG's 2009 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2008-2009 fiscal year.Future of Regional Solid Waste Disposal Beyond Current Resource Recovery 20 year Contracts
On August 13, 2008 R.S Lynch & Company, Inc was engaged by the South Central Regional Council of Governments to Identify and evaluate future solid waste management options for SCRCOG's 15 member towns.
Wilbur Cross Parkway Interchange Needs Assessment Study
Completed in cooperation with CDOT, this study evaluated safety deficiencies and improvement opportunities for interchanges within the Region between Milford and Meriden. This includes a needs assessment study report, which utilized and built upon previous SCRCOG and CDOT studies. Additionally, there is an analysis of existing conditions, future no-build conditions, and viable conceptual safety and operational improvement alternatives for future implementation and construction. The Region’s TransCAD model was updated as part of this study. Please note that this is a large file (about 80 MB) and may take an extended time to download.
City of New Haven Downtown Bicycle and Pedestrian Gap Analysis
This report reviewed bicycle and pedestrian circulation in the downtown, as defined by the historic Nine Squares. The objective of this project was to develop a short, medium, and long term plan to make bicycling and walking safer, easier, and more accessible as a transportation alternative in downtown New Haven.
City of West Haven East Brown Street Traffic Calming Study
The purpose of this study was to develop a traffic calming plan for East Brown Street to address residents’ concerns related to cut-through traffic and high speeds. This study was conducted as a follow up to the Regional Traffic Calming Study completed by SCRCOG in 2008.
SCRCOG's 2008 Annual Report
This report highlights the major activities of the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) during the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
Guilford Town Center South Study
This study serves as a next step in the planning process for Guilford Town Center South (TCS) – an area around the Guilford train station that the Town has designated for a future, mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhood. This study builds upon the previous work of the TCS Planning Committee by evaluating and addressing the potential future traffic impacts associated with the planned TCS developments and increased ridership from the Guilford train station.
The I-691 Interchange 5, 6, and 7 Study
The main goal of the Study is to explore and develop alternatives to improve access between I-691 Interchanges 5, 6, and 7 and the surrounding local roadway system in Meriden, CT.
Implementation of the Regional Transit Study
The Regional Transit Study was completed by the South Central Region COG in April 2005. Its purpose was to examine existing transit services and develop strategies for improvements. The study proposed 10 specific strategies and categorized the recommended strategies into high, medium, and low priority groups. This implementation project was established to develop specific implementable applications of four high priority strategies: 1) route simplification, 2) establish a hub system, 3) consolidate/coordinate downtown New Haven shuttles, and 4) establish new flex route services.
New Haven Streetcar Assessment
This project was developed as part of the Implementation of the Regional Transit Study. An assessment of the potential for a new electric streetcar system was conducted for the city of New Haven. This report examined possible routes and costs for the development of an electric streetcar.
Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD)
The South Central Regional Plan of Conservation and Development is a general guide for land use conservation and development for the 15 town region comprised of Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge. This report was amended on July 21,2009. A version without maps is available here for quicker downloads.
Route 1/North Main Street Access Management Plan for Branford
The purpose of this Access Management Plan is to propose strategies for the use of access management tools to help preserve and enhance the capacity and safety of travel in the North Main Street corridor in Branford, Connecticut. The corridor includes North Main Street from its intersection with Main Street (Route 146), West Main Street, and the Branford Connector to its eastern merge with East Main Street.
Route 10 Corridor Study for Hamden and New Haven
The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) on behalf of the City of New Haven and Town of Hamden commissioned the Route 10 Corridor Study to develop a set of recommendations for the corridor that will address existing corridor needs and deficiencies, and help support each municipalities’ long-term vision for transportation and land use in the corridor. This study includes a detailed assessment of the existing transportation system and land use conditions; a future traffic conditions assessment; and a comprehensive recommendations plan that the participating municipalities and SCRCOG can utilize as a guide to prioritize and program future improvement projects.
Route 146 Scenic Highway Gateway in Branford
This planning study was initiated by a recent Town-wide Transportation Study that recommended that Route 146 (Main Street) from U.S. Route 1 (West Main Street) to the Branford Town Green be improved to reduce traffic speeds, provide a safer and more comfortable environment, and provide a more welcoming gateway into Branford.
Southeast Downtown Circulation Study for New Haven
The purpose of this study was to work with the SCRCOG, City of New Haven, and stakeholder groups in the Downtown and Wooster Square neighborhoods to determine the transportation benefits of re-opening Fair Street between Union Street and Olive Street. Due to the closure of Fair Street, motorists do not have a direct connection from Downtown to the Wooster Square neighborhood.
Traffic Calming Resource Guide
The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) has prepared this Traffic Calming Resource Guide to assist its member communities. The goal of this guide is to be a “go to” resource for each municipality as they plan and implement traffic calming. The guide is presented in a three-ring binder format that can be easily modified as necessary to support the individual municipal traffic calming programs and initiatives.