public information meeting

Public Information Meeting

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


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


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


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..


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


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


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)


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)


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


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 & 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



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



Promote efficient system management & operation

Ensuring Safety on the Transportation System

Ensuring Safety on the Transportation System



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



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



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


Federal Mandate:Federal Mandate:

Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and freight

Integrating & Connect the Transportation SystemIntegrating & Connect the Transportation System



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



Support the economic vitality of the United States, the states, nonmetropolitan areas, and metropolitan areas, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity and efficiency


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: [email protected] comments to: [email protected] 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

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