A public hearing on State Project No. 0080-0128, Federal-Aid Project No. 0842(299) will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Crosby High School, 300 Pierpont Road, Waterbury, CT. The project involves improvements on I-84 at Interchange 17, Construction of Chase Parkway Extension, and Operational Improvements on Rt. 63, Rt. 64, and SR 845, Town of Middlebury and City of Waterbury.
The Connecticut Commuter Rail Council will be holding their monthly meeting on August 28 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will occur at the Valley Transit District Headquarters located on 41 Main Street in Derby, CT. Joseph Giulietti, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation will be speaking about the cable signalization project along the Metro North Waterbury Line. Representatives from Metro North and the Connecticut Department of Transportation will be present.
This event provides a great opportunity to learn about upcoming transit projects in the region and connect with individuals in the transportation industry!
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed replacement of the retaining wall located along SR 807 (South Main Street) between Grand Street and Elm Street in the Town of Thomaston. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the Thomaston Town Hall, Lena Morton Gallery, Third Floor, 158 Main Street, Thomaston, CT.
Residents, commuters, business owners, and other interested individuals are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and discuss the proposed project.
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…or that many impressive homes of the region’s powerful industrial leaders still stand throughout the region?
Now you can explore the history of the Naugatuck Valley Region using this interactive story map. The map presents 108 regional sites and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) by the National Park Service, as well as 28 local history museums where you can go to learn more about the region’s past. Each place located on the map is summarized and includes links to the original NRHP submission materials, with hours of operation and contact information included for the museums. The map also works great on smartphones and tablets, so get out and explore!
We are very pleased to welcome our Sustainable CT Fellows, Desira Blanchard and Avatar Simpson to NVCOG for the summer! Desira and Avatar will be working with municipalities towards helping them achieve certification with Sustainable CT.
A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Paint Collection Day is scheduled for the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bristol, Cheshire, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott and Woodbury for Saturday, July 13 from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The event will be held at the Wolcott Recycling Center, 48 Todd Road in Wolcott.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 20, 2019
Contact:
Mark Nielsen, 203-575-0535
mnielsen@nvcogct.gov
NVCOG Approves Regional Long Range Transportation Plan
The Central Naugatuck Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization recently approved the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for 2019-2045. This federally required plan evaluates and assesses the regional transportation systems, identifies needed improvements to the transportation systems, and provides recommendations for transportation investments.
The resulting, comprehensive document outlines how the region could utilize future federal dollars towards enhancing infrastructure and meeting long-term transportation needs. It also identifies a list of future projects, including upgrades to the Waterbury Branch Commuter Line and Naugatuck River Greenway trail. As the federally designated transportation planning organization for the NVCOG, Central Naugatuck Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization comprises the municipalities of Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bristol, Cheshire, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott and Woodbury.
The plan takes into account the region’s population, demographic and economic trends. In outlining goals, it also recognizes numerous related issues, including highway safety, traffic congestion and emerging technologies. Key subjects detailed include Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), which is a focus of numerous member communities, in particular those along the Waterbury Branch Rail Line/Route 8 corridor.
In addition to strategies to meet commuter rail goals, the plan addresses the needs of the local bus systems. The report outlines freight needs and goals for both truck and rail borne freight, including the proposed Naugatuck Inland Port.
The region is home to numerous greenways and walking trails. Pedestrian needs, safety and deficiencies are featured in the plan, as are a regional bicycle plan. While multiuse trails are often viewed as “recreational” facilities, well sited and designed paths can be a viable transportation option, serving as non-motorized “expressways” for those who do not have or would rather not use a motor vehicle.
“To craft a viable long range transportation vision, it’s crucial to incorporate a multi-modal approach,” said NVCOG Director of Planning Mark Nielsen. “This comprehensive plan takes into account systems that currently serve our communities well and those in need of a variety of upgrades envisioned for a 25-year horizon.”
To view the full plan, executive summary and associated documents, visit: Metropolitan Transportation Plan
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