The NVCOG, in collaboration with the City of Bristol, is conducting a study of potential downtown routing options to provide a safe, continuous connection between Rockwell Park in the west to Downtown, continuing east to Route 229. Additional funding will be sought to route a connection from Route 229 to a meeting point with the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Plainville.
This study aims to build off of the recently completed Route 229 Corridor Study which recommends adding a shared-use side path between Interstate 84 in the south to Route 6 in the North. These two routes combined will provide a north-south and east-west connection through Bristol, ensuring a safe and accessible way for non-motorized users to travel.
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Staff Contact:
Elliot Wareham
Transportation Planner
ewareham@nvcogct.gov
Public Involvement Process
We strive to create a public involvement process that is collaborative, accessible and inclusive. During the course of the study, our team will use a variety of tools to engage the public in a discussion and dialogue regarding the future needs of the City and how to best accommodate all users.
We will conduct interviews with stakeholders, prepare an online survey, develop an interactive map, conduct public information meetings, and provide frequent updates via this website and NVCOG’s social media platforms. Additionally, all documents related to the project will be posted to this website for review and comments. All are encouraged to participate in this project. If you have a question or would like to provide a comment, suggestion or have an idea, please email rdonovan@nvcogct.gov.
Stakeholder Interviews
We will conduct several in depth interviews with key project stakeholders such as business owners and daily users along the corridor. This effort aims to understand the needs of the community along the corridor and ensure that the town’s historic commercial districts are well served.
Public Meetings
A series of public meetings will be conducted with the dual purpose of sharing findings and hearing comments directly from the community and those who use the corridor regularly. These meetings will be open to all. If you cannot attend, all meetings will be recorded and put onto the website. Virtual options will be provided for all of the meetings as well to ensure the broadest participation.
The first public meeting was held on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library Meeting Room 2.
Walk Audit
Online Survey
We want your input! Take this survey to provide your thoughts, ideas, and opinions on this project.
Social Media
In addition to this website, we will keep you up-to-date regarding the project’s status and progress on NVCOG’s social media platforms, which include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Follow us there!
This map shows the study area. The first segment of trail will connect Rockwell Park to Bracket Park at School Street, following the path of the Pequabuck River. The trail will start north of the river, near Jacobs Street, and cross just west of West Street. The trail would potentially cross the river twice more near the Clara O’Connell School building due to grade and right-of-way constraints. The second segment will connect Bracket Park to Route 229 along Memorial Boulevard.
With comments or questions, please contact:
Elliot Wareham
Transportation Planner
ewareham@nvcogct.gov
Above is the provisional timeline for the study. The NVCOG and City of Bristol expect to generate a series of recommendations in summer 2023.
Draft documents and reports will be uploaded here for public review.
PAC Meeting Presentation (2/9/23)
PAC Meeting Report (2/9/23)
Public Information Meeting Press Release (2/24/23)
Public Information Meeting Presentation (3/8/23)
Public Information Meeting Recording (3/8/23)
Public Meetings
A public meeting was held on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library Meeting Room 2. The primary purpose of this public input session was to gather feedback and answer any questions that the public had about the study and the proposed trail alignment under consideration. Additionally, the project team discussed the study process and provided the community with ways to receive future updates on the study status.
There will be future opportunities for public involvement in the coming months. As future public meetings are scheduled and held for this study, details will be posted here. All public meetings will be recorded and posted to the NVCOG YouTube Page.