The NVCOG, in collaboration with the CTDOT, the Town of Woodbury, Federal Highway Administration, and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., has undertaken a comprehensive review of US Route 6 throughout Woodbury.
This study will develop actionable concepts to improve safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, while supporting economic development and access to the Town’s historic assets.
Project Advisory Committee Meeting
Project Advisory Committee meetings focus on convening with the Town of Woodbury’s project team to discuss and provide feedback on the study.
Meeting – 01/25/2024
The second project advisory committee meeting took place at 1 PM on January 25th at the Woodbury Town Hall. This meeting provided an opportunity for the PAC to be informed of the updated timeline and project team, provide feedback on the study’s goals, and help the project team best connect with key stakeholders along the corridor.
The meeting agenda and recording are below, and minutes will be uploaded as soon as they are available.
Meeting – 06/22/2022
The first project advisory committee meeting occurred on June 22, 2022, to review the project scope and ensure that the project would meet the Town’s needs. Minutes from this meeting are attached below.
Project Goals
US Route 6 is one of the main routes through Woodbury, providing connection to Watertown and Route 8 to the north and to Interstate 84 in Southbury to the south. The route also serves as the town’s Main Street, providing access to two historic districts and to much of the commercial activity within town. Through most of the town Route 6 is a two lane road, characterized by wide shoulders, gaps in the sidewalk network, and a mix of high speed limits in the more rural areas of town and lower limits in the commercial areas. In addition to automobile traffic there is a high level of pedestrian traffic near the town center and cyclist traffic along the full route. In the Town’s most recent Plan of Conservation and Development improving access for non-motorized users along Route 6 was identified as a key priority.
The study team will collect and analyze traffic and safety data, working with the public to identify locations with safety or congestion concerns, and then proposing countermeasures to improve those locations. A special focus will be on the needs of those walking, especially in the town’s historic areas, as well as on cyclists for the length of the corridor. This will all result in a final report including analysis of recommendations, conceptual engineering drawings, and an implementation plan for how to move the suggested improvements forward.
Public Involvement Process
We strive to involve the public in a way that is collaborative, accessible, and inclusive. During the project, our team will use a variety of tools to gather public feedback and ensure that this project meets the needs of these communities.
To fulfill these goals, the project team will meet with stakeholders, conduct a public information meeting, 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. If you have a question or would like to provide a comment, suggestion, or idea, please email RDonovan@nvcogct.gov.
Committee Meetings
Two advisory committees (the Project Advisory Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee) will be formed. The Project Advisory Committee will include government, business, and community representatives and will provide oversight and direction for the study and monitor the planning process. The next Project Advisory Committee will be held at Woodbury Town Hall, as well as online, at 1 PM on January 25th. The Technical Advisory Committee will be comprised of NVCOG planning and engineering staff, CTDOT planning and engineering representatives, and Woodbury municipal staff. This group will confirm that the recommendations of the study meet CTDOT’s project requirements and goals, align with the Route 6 Roundabout that is planned for the intersection with Route 61, and can be actioned within a reasonable timeline.
Public Meetings
Two public meetings will be conducted with the dual purpose of sharing findings and gathering opinions and suggestions from residents and community stakeholders. These meetings will be open to all, with in-person and virtual options for attendance. The public meetings will be recorded and made available through the NVCOG YouTube Channel.
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, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Survey & Map
In the coming weeks, a detailed corridor map will be added here to identify the study limits. A survey will also be released in the early spring to assist in gathering input from the community.
With comments or questions, please contact:
Rich Donovan
Director of Transportation Planning
rdonovan@nvcogct.gov
Project Timeline
NVCOG, in coordination with the project consultant and the Town of Woodbury, are currently finalizing the project schedule and will upload here once finished. The full project will be completed no later than summer, 2025.
Draft documents and reports will be uploaded here for public review.
Staff Contact
Rich Donovan
Transportation Planning Director
RDonovan@nvcogct.gov