The NVCOG, in collaboration with the CTDOT, the Town of Woodbury, and the Federal Highway Administration, is preparing to engage a multi-disciplinary team to complete a corridor study along US Route 6 through Woodbury. The intent of the study is to address safety and traffic flow concerns and provide for improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-user accessibility.
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.
Staff Contact:
Rich Donovan
Transportation Planning Director
rdonovan@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 of Route 6 and how improvements can better serve 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.
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!
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
The NVCOG has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to hire a Consulting Engineer (CE) for this project. Following an RFQ period closure in mid-November, a selection process will take place to hire the consultant for this project, at which time a detailed project schedule will be uploaded here.
Draft documents and reports will be uploaded here for public review.
Project Advisory Committee Meeting
A first meeting between NVCOG and the Town’s Advisory Committee occurred on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. This meeting focused on ensuring the Scope of Work aligned with the Town’s goals, outlining a timeline and next steps, and preparing materials for release as a Request for Qualifications.