TOD Action Plan Update for CRCOG Policy Board December 7, 2016

State Project No. 170-3396 1 Task 8 Project Background Funding through FTA Pilot Program for TOD Planning

. Goals of the FTA Pilot Program: • Support comprehensive planning in Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program project corridors • Maximize chances of comprehensive planning implementation through partnerships • Support planning work that goes beyond what local agencies would usually fund themselves

Source: FTA webinar (10/8/14); State of 2 Project Background Coordination with NHHS Rail Program

. "As a result of the expanded passenger rail service...we anticipate TOD projects in many towns along the 62-mile rail corridor.“ - CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker

Source: State of Connecticut; NHHS Rail Program 3 Hartford Line TOD Action Plan Overview

. Eight (8) Selected Station Areas for TOD Action Plans: • Including future new and relocated stations along the Hartford Line . Other station areas to be addressed through the identification of corridor- wide station area typologies

Source: Hartford Line TOD Action Plan 4 Project Overview and Status

Phase 1 Phase 2

Selected Station Area TOD Desire & Readiness Selected Station Area TOD Assessment Assessment TOD Action Plans (Fall 2016) (Fall – Winter 2016) (Spring 2017)

5 TOD Desire & Readiness Assessment Four key criteria (and examples of relevant considerations)

1. Physical suitability a) Potential TOD sites (vacant, underutilized, etc.) b) Pedestrian/bicycle accessibility; connectivity of roadway network 2. Plans in place a) TOD plans b) Zoning regulations c) Available funding sources 3. Developer interest a) Recently completed projects b) Ongoing projects c) Potential future projects 4. Local leadership a) Degree of public support for TOD b) Local leaders and organizations that support TOD

6 Outcome of the TOD Desire & Readiness Assessment Identifying and Overcoming Gaps to Advance TOD

7 Project Overview and Status Ongoing Desire & Readiness Workshops to Inform TOD Action Plans

Workshop with Town of Wallingford (10/14/16) Workshop with Town of Enfield (10/19/16)

Workshop with Town of North Haven (11/1/16) Workshop with Town of Windsor Locks (10/20/16) 8 CTfastrak TOD Capacity Study A Recent Local Precedent of Applying the D&R Framework

9 From Desire & Readiness to Implementation Recommendations from the CTfastrak TOD Capacity Study

1. TOD Proposition Specific recommendations for development, funding/financing, branding, partnership opportunities or market-based redevelopment strategies

2. Public realm improvements to support TOD Strategic actions tailored Complete Streets enhancements and aesthetic improvements to publicly owned to each station area streets, pathways, parks and open spaces that are essential to attracting and (next steps in Hartford Line TOD Action Plan) sustaining a transit-oriented community

3. Planning & public policy measures to promote TOD Regulatory recommendations to incentivize and encourage TOD

10 From Desire & Readiness to Implementation Recommendations from the CTfastrak TOD Capacity Study

1. TOD Proposition Specific recommendations for development, funding/financing, branding, partnership opportunities or market-based redevelopment strategies

2. Public realm improvements to support TOD Complete Streets enhancements and aesthetic improvements to publicly owned Illustrative plan of potential infill on Farmington Ave streets, pathways, parks and open spaces and Sigourney St (Hartford) that are essential to attracting and sustaining a transit-oriented community

3. Planning & public policy measures to promote TOD Regulatory recommendations to incentivize and encourage TOD

Potential site assembly opportunity at Elmwood Station (West Hartford)

11 From Desire & Readiness to Implementation Recommendations from the CTfastrak TOD Capacity Study

1. TOD Proposition Specific recommendations for development, funding/financing, branding, partnership opportunities or market-based redevelopment strategies

2. Public realm improvements to support TOD Complete Streets enhancements and aesthetic improvements to publicly owned streets, pathways, parks and open spaces that are essential to attracting and sustaining a transit-oriented community Potential reconfiguration and beautification of New Park Avenue (West Hartford/Hartford) 3. Planning & public policy measures to promote TOD Regulatory recommendations to incentivize and encourage TOD

Recommendation to develop a Complete Street along Newfield Avenue (West Hartford/Hartford)

12 From Desire & Readiness to Implementation Recommendations from the CTfastrak TOD Capacity Study

1. TOD Proposition Specific recommendations for development, funding/financing, branding, partnership opportunities or market-based redevelopment strategies

2. Public realm improvements to support TOD Complete Streets enhancements and aesthetic improvements to publicly owned Potential area to consider for form-based TOD zoning streets, pathways, parks and open spaces district around Elmwood Station (West Hartford) that are essential to attracting and sustaining a transit-oriented community Other sample recommendations: • Modify CBD zoning district to incorporate TOD-supportive standards in the Downtown New Britain Station area (New Britain) 3. Planning & public policy • Leverage the ongoing CRCOG anchor institution study to broker measures to promote TOD support for neighborhood and CCSU growth strategy, and rezone for desirable future growth around the area Regulatory recommendations to incentivize and encourage TOD (New Britain) • Make strategic modifications to current zoning districts mapped within the Cedar Street Station area, or rezone (Newington) • Update the Parkville Municipal Development plan to reflect the local vision for the station area (Hartford)

13 Hartford Line TOD Action Plan Next Steps

Phase 1 Phase 2

Selected Station Area TOD Desire & Readiness Selected Station Area TOD Assessment Assessment TOD Action Plans (Fall 2016) (Fall – Winter 2016) (Spring 2017)

14 Hartford Line TOD Action Plan Update for CRCOG Policy Board December 7, 2016

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