DOCSLIB.ORG

Lrtp 2004 – 2030

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Lrtp 2004 – 2030 SSOOUUTTHH WWEESSTTEERRNN RREEGGIIOONN LLOONNGG RRAANNGGEE TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTAATTIIOONN PPLLAANN 22000044--22003300 NEW M ILFO RD N A M R E H S BRIDG E- WATER C NEW O FAIR FIE LD N N E BR OOKFIELD E T C A T T HOUSATONIC I S C U K VALLEY T R CEO O NEWT OWN D AN BUR Y Y W BETHEL E N MON ROE REDD ING RID GEF IE LD EAS TO N TRUMB ULL GREATER BRIDGEPORT D W EST ON R O RPA F W ILT ON T A BRID GE- R T NE W F AIRFIELD PO RT S C ANAAN SOUTH WES TPORT K L A WESTERN W R O RPA N ST AM FORD D ARIEN G REENW ICH LONG ISLAND SOUND Endorsed by: South Western Region Metropolitan Planning Organization October 19, 2004 Prepared by: South Western Regional Planning Agency Stamford Government Center 888 Washington Blv d., 3RD Floor Stamford, CT 06901 203.316.5190 SOUTH WESTERN REGION LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2004-2030 The preparation of this report has been financed in part through funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration under Title 23USC, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, and the South Western Regional Planning Agency. This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the funding agencies in the interest of information exchange. The contents of this report reflect the views of the South Western Region Metropolitan Planning Organization. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration, or the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This report does not constitute a specification or regulation. Prepared by: South Western Regional Planning Agency 888 Washington Boulevard – 3rd Floor Stamford, Connecticut 06901 Phone: (203) 316-5190 Fax: (203) 316-4995 Endorsed by: South Western Region Metropolitan Planning Organization October 19, 2004 Agreement No. 3.25-11(04) State Project No. 705-809 (FHWA) State Project No. 170-T723 (FTA) SOUTH WESTERN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES Darien (2) Stamford (4) David Kenny (Vice Chairman) Mark Diamond Shirley Nichols Rose Marie Grosso Jack Halpert Vacancy Greenwich (3) Weston (2) Mary Ferry (Treasurer) Dr. Margaret Wirtenberg Diane Fox Daniel Wilder (Chairman) Paul Settelmeyer New Canaan (2) Westport (3) William Hutchison, Jr. Roy Fuchs Nathan Snyder Michael Nayor William Scheffler Norwalk (4) Wilton (2) Daniel Iacovella R. Jon Baronowski William Kraus Al Alper Christopher Perone Susan Wallerstein (Secretary) SOUTH WESTERN REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Norwalk Transit District Hon. Evonne M. Klein Andrew Glickson First Selectwoman, Town of Darien Jerome Klein Hon. James Lash Stamford Transit District First Selectwoman, Town of Greenwich John Liberatore Jon Gallup Hon. Judy A. Neville Leslie Gordon First Selectwoman, Town of New Canaan Sybil Taccone Hon. Alex Knopp (Vice Chairman) Westport Transit District Mayor, City of Norwalk James Hood Hon. Dannel Malloy Mayor, City of Stamford Hon. Woody Bliss SWRPA AGENCY STAFF First Selectman, Town of Weston Robert H. Wilson, Executive Director Melissa M. Leigh, Assistant Director Hon. Diane G. Farrell (Chairwoman) Sue Prosi, Senior Transportation Planner First Selectwoman, Town of Westport Daryl A. Scott, Senior GIS Specialist/ Planner Sarah M. Crawford, Regional Planner Hon. Paul Hannah Patricia Payne, Office Manager First Selectman, Town of Wilton SOUTH WESTERN LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2004-2030 CONTENTS Guide to the Plan – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ......................FAQ 1 Introduction .................................................................................. 1 The South Western Region ............................................................... 14 Regional Characteristics.................................................................... 15 Transportation Inventory and Travel Characteristics ............................ 22 Long Range Transportation Plan 2004 – 2030 ..................................... 23 Accomplishments and Changes Since 2001 ..................... 23 Transportation Plan Update Components ......................... 31 Transportation Plan References ...................................... 32 The Transportation Planning Process ................................................. 33 Goals and Objectives ........................................................................ 35 Highway Systems and Operations ...................................................... 37 Safety & Security ............................................................................ 39 Road Condition................................................................................ 42 Traffic Signals................................................................................. 43 At-Grade Rail/Highway Crossings ...................................................... 45 Critical Corridors. ............................................................................ 46 Southwest Corridor. ..................................................... 51 I-95. ........................................................................... 53 Route 15 (Merritt Parkway)........................................... 62 Route 1 ....................................................................... 66 Route 7 ....................................................................... 68 Locally Identified Transportation Priorities & Needs ............................ 72 Transportation Goals & Projects of Municipal Plans ......... 72 Incident Management ....................................................................... 85 Congestion Management System ....................................................... 88 Bridges ........................................................................................... 92 Noise Barriers.................................................................................. 94 Transit System: Buses ...................................................................... 96 Elderly and Disabled Transportation ................................................... 103 Transit System: Rail Passenger .......................................................... 105 Freight............................................................................................ 122 Transportation Demand Management/ Commuter Choice ..................... 125 Bicycling and Walking ...................................................................... 128 Waterborne Transportation. .............................................................. 132 Air and Pipeline Systems................................................................... 134 Intelligent Transportation Systems ..................................................... 135 Land Use ........................................................................................ 137 Environmental Considerations............................................................ 139 Environmental Justice ...................................................................... 140 Financial Component........................................................................ 144 Air Quality Conformity ..................................................................... 171 Public Involvement Summary ........................................................... 172 Bibliography .................................................................................. 173 Documentation: Endorsement, Transmittal, and Approval..................... 180 i LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Population: South Western Region, 1990-2000 ....................................... 15 Table 2: Population By Race, South Western Region, 2000 .................................. 16 Table 3: Median Household Income by Race of Householder: South Western Region, 2000................................................................ 16 Table 4: Educational Attainment, Median Household Income And Housing Unit Value: South Western Region, 2000 ............................ 17 Table 5: Labor Force Data, South Western Region 1995, 2000, 2003.................... 18 Table 6: Place of Employment and Residence Trends, South Western Region, 2000……......................................................... 19 Table 7: Commutation Patterns, South Western Region, 1990 and 2000 ................ 20 Table 8: Travel Time to Work, South Western Region, 1990 and 2000.................. 21 Table 9: South Western Region FFY2001-2003 Obligated Projects Summary......... 24 Table 10a: Ramp Analysis LOS Summary I-95 Southbound Direction (AM Peak)...... 54 Table 10b: Ramp Analysis LOS Summary I-95 Northbound Direction (PM Peak) ...... 55 Table 11: Weave Analysis LOS Summary ............................................................ 55 Table 12a: Accident Data Summary (2000-2002) I-95 Southbound Direction ............ 56 Table 12b: Accident Data Summary (2000-2002) I-95 Northbound Direction ............ 57 Table 13: Stamford Long Range Transportation Plan (August 2004) ....................... 81 Table 14: Norwalk Transportation Candidate Projects (August 2004)...................... 84 Table 15: Norwalk Transit District Project Candidates (August 2004) ..................... 84 Table 16: South Western Region Bus Transit Recommendations: ConnDOT Statewide Bus Transit Study 2000......................................... 102 Table 17: Stamford Transportation Center Improvement Recommendations (August 2004) ................................................................................... 112 Table
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Stamford and New Haven , V'onh Cos Cob ^ L ^^ , Fairfield County J-"0£Cpb Connecticut
    NEW YORK , NEW HAVEN, AND HARTFORD RAILROAD, HAER No. CT-142-C BRIDGE-TYPE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (Electrification System, Bridge-Type Circuit Breakers) Long Island Sound shoreline between Hf-fc-K-- Stamford and New Haven , V'ONH Cos Cob ^ l ^^ _, Fairfield County j-"0£CPb Connecticut PHOTOGRAPHS WRITTEN HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE DATA HISTORIC AMERICAN ENGINEERING RECORD National Park Service Northeast Region Philadelphia Support Office U.S. Custom House 200 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, P.A. 19106 Hf\£R CoHH HISTORIC AMERICAN ENGINEERING RECORD ac- NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN & HARTFORD RAILROAD, BRIDGE-TYPE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (Electrification System, Bridge-type Circuit Breakers) HAER No. CT-142-C Locations: Long Island Sound shoreline between Stamford and New Haven. Anchor Bridge #310: Spanning New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad tracks 820 feet east of Cos Cob Station, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Anchor Bridge #374: Spanning New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad tracks at Canal Street, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Anchor Bridge #465: Spanning New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad tracks 1000 feet east of Darien Station, Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut. UTM Coordinates: Bridge Zone Easting Northing 310 18 617940 4542830 374 18 623070 4545020 Quad: Stamford, Connecticut 1:24000 465 18 628640 4548240 Quad: Norwalk South, Connecticut 1:24000 Date of Construction: Anchor Bridge #310, circa March 1907; Anchor Bridges #374 and #465 were added during expansion of service to New Haven in 1914. System Design Engineers: E. H. McHenry, William S. Murray, Calvert Townley Manufacturer: Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, Switchgear Engineering Department, East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Present Owner: Metro-North Commuter Railroad 345 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 Present Use: Currently operating and in use.
    [Show full text]
  • Stamford Hazards and Community Resilience Workshop Summary Report Master
    Photo Credit: Bob Luckey City of Stamford Hazards and Community Resilience Workshop Summary of Findings City of Stamford Hazards and Community Resilience Workshop Summary of Findings Overview The need for municipalities, regional planning organizations, states and federal agen- cies to increase resilience and adapt to extreme weather events and mounting natural hazards is strikingly evident along the coast of Connecticut. Recent events such as Tropical Storm Irene, the Halloween Snow Storm, Hurricane Sandy, and most recently Blizzard Juno have reinforced this urgency and compelled leading communities like the City of Stamford to proactively plan and mitigate risks. Ultimately, this type of leader- ship is to be commended because it will reduce the exposure and vulnerability of Stam- ford’s citizens, infrastructure and ecosystems and serve as a model for communities across Connecticut, the Atlantic Seaboard, and the Nation. In the fall of 2013, a partnership formed between the City of Stamford, Western Con- necticut Council of Governments, and The Nature Conservancy. This partnership fo- cused on increasing awareness of risks from natural and climate-related hazards and to assess the vulnerabilities, and strengths within the City of Stamford. This was actual- ized through a series of presentations, meetings, and outreach to build stakeholder will- ingness and engagement followed by a Hazards and Community Resilience Workshop in December of 2014. The core directive of the Workshop was the engagement with and between community stakeholders in order to facilitate the education, planning and ulti- mately implementation of priority adaptation action. The Workshop’s central objectives were to: Deine extreme weather and local natural and climate-related hazards; Identify existing and future vulnerabilities and strengths; Develop and prioritize actions for the City and broader stakeholder networks; Identify opportunities for the community to advance actions to reduce risk and increase resilience comprehensively.
    [Show full text]
  • Connecticut Town Guides: Compiled from Collections at the CT State Library
    Connecticut Town Guides: Compiled from Collections at the CT State Library Compiled by Jeannie Sherman, Reference Librarian, History & Genealogy Unit, Connecticut State Library, 2016 Introduction Many people visit the Connecticut State Library to research their family history. We hold one of the best genealogy collections in Connecticut including our indexes to pre-1850 vital records, cemetery inscriptions, church & family bible records, marriage & death notices, and probate estate papers. Though these indexes are state-wide by surname, we also hold records for each town. As any person who attempts to do genealogy research in Connecticut discovers, knowing what town a family lived in is very important. Connecticut currently has one hundred and sixty-nine towns each with their own vital, land, and probate district chronology. As towns in Connecticut were created, most were set off from a parent town. County boundaries also changed throughout Connecticut's history, so knowing a parent town or knowing in which county a town was located over time can help researchers search for court and other records. The purpose of these Town Guides is to have in one place basic information about each town. This includes the year it was established, the parent town, historical county information, vital and church record information, a probate district chronology, and a list of cemeteries that were inventoried in the Hale Collection. For town vital records and church records, both the Connecticut State Library (CSL) microfilm number and the Latter-Day Saint (LDS) microfilm number are given where applicable. Researchers are encouraged to search by film number within the LDS catalog as many vital records can be found online.
    [Show full text]
  • Press Releases Gov. Malloy, CTDOT Indefinitely Postpone Hundreds Of
    Press Releases 01/10/2018 Gov. Malloy, CTDOT Indefinitely Postpone Hundreds of Transportation Projects Across Connecticut Malloy Administration Will Work With Legislature to Identify New Funding and Save Projects (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today released a full list of projects totaling $4.3 billion that are postponed indefinitely until new revenue is appropriated for the Special Transportation Fund (STF). The Governor made clear that his administration will announce detailed proposals this month that, if adopted by the General Assembly, would bring the projects back online. The STF finances the state’s transportation system, including the operating costs of the CTDOT and all of the services it provides. Last month, Governor Malloy reiterated and increased his warnings on the solvency of the fund following the release of a report showing that without prompt action, the STF will be in deficit by fiscal year 2019, which begins July 1, 2018. **Download the list of CTDOT projects now postponed indefinitely here** Hundreds of projects across the state, such as critical improvements to the I-91/Route 15 interchange on the Charter Oak Bridge, the replacement of the Waterbury Mixmaster, and the widening of I-95 from Bridgeport to Stamford, are postponed indefinitely, or until resources are identified to allow projects to continue. Even routine highway maintenance and transportation aid to cities and towns are seriously jeopardized. “If Connecticut does not take the necessary action to allow us to restart these vital projects, not only will it put the state’s infrastructure into a further state of disrepair, it will hurt our economy,” Governor Malloy said.
    [Show full text]
  • August 2015 ERA Bulletin.Pub
    The ERA BULLETIN - AUGUST, 2015 Bulletin Electric Railroaders’ Association, Incorporated Vol. 58, No. 8 August, 2015 The Bulletin TWO ANNIVERSARIES — Published by the Electric SEA BEACH AND STEINWAY TUNNEL Railroaders’ Association, Incorporated, PO Box The first Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT) was incorporated on August 29, 1896. 3323, New York, New steel cars started operating in revenue ser- BRT acquired the company’s stock on or York 10163-3323. N about November 5, 1897. The line was elec- vice on the Sea Beach Line (now ) and the new Fourth Avenue Subway one hundred trified with overhead trolley wire at an un- For general inquiries, years ago, June 22, 1915. Revenue opera- known date. contact us at bulletin@ tion began at noon with trains departing from A March 1, 1907 agreement allowed the erausa.org . ERA’s Chambers Street and Coney Island at the company to operate through service from the website is th www.erausa.org . same time. Two– and three-car trains were Coney Island terminal to 38 Street and New routed via Fourth Avenue local tracks and Utrecht Avenue. Starting 1908 or earlier, nd Editorial Staff: southerly Manhattan Bridge tracks. trains operate via the Sea Beach Line to 62 Editor-in-Chief : On March 31, 1915, Interborough Rapid Street and New Utrecht Avenue, the West Bernard Linder End (now D) Line, and the Fifth Avenue “L.” Tri-State News and Transit, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, and Public Commuter Rail Editor : Service Commission officials attended BRT’s Sea Beach cars were coupled to West End Ronald Yee exhibit of the new B-Type cars, nicknamed or Culver cars.
    [Show full text]
  • Ride Lots + Municipal and Regional Parking
    PM03: Parking Electronic Payment Parking Management PaymentParking AdministrationManagement request for payment SystemCenter transaction status Payment Device CTDOT Park-and- Financial Center Statewide Smart Ride Lots Financial Institution Card + payment Municipal and payment request Regional Parking Facilities + request for payment Private Parking payment Operators Vehicle OBE Private Vehicles LEGEND planned and future flow existing flow user defined flow PT04: Transit Fare Collection Management CTtransit payment request Transit Management Transit Vehicle OBE Center Financial Center fare collection data CTtransit Vehicles Financial Institution CTtransit Operations transaction status Centers fare management request for fare collection data information payment payment request for payment Traveler Support Payment Device Equipment Regional Transit Card CTtransit Kiosks + Statewide Smart Card payment LEGEND planned and future flow existing flow user defined flow PT04: Transit Fare Collection Management Regional Transit Districts transaction status Financial Center Financial Institution Transit Management Center Transit Vehicle OBE payment request Regional Transit Regional Transit Districts District passenger Paratransit information_ud Vehicles Transportation + fare collection data + Information Center payment request_ud Regional Transit Service Agencies District Vehicles payment_ud + transaction status_ud fare management fare collection data request for information payment payment Payment Device Traveler Support Equipment request for payment
    [Show full text]
  • Transit Oriented Development Final Report | September 2010
    FTA ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS DRAFT/FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT DANBURY BRANCH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT FINAL REPORT | SEPTEMBER 2010 In Cooperation with U.S. Department CONNECTICUT South Western Regional Planning Agency of Transportation DEPARTMENT OF Federal Transit TRANSPORTATION Administration FTA ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS DRAFT/FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT DANBURY BRANCH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT FINAL REPORT | SEPTEMBER 2010 In Cooperation with U.S. Department CONNECTICUT South Western Regional Planning Agency of Transportation DEPARTMENT OF Federal Transit TRANSPORTATION Administration Abstract This report presents an evaluation of transit-oriented development (TOD) opportunities within the Danbury Branch study corridor as a component of the Federal Transit Administration Alternatives Analysis/ Draft Environmental Impact Statement (FTA AA/DEIS) prepared for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). This report is intended as a tool for municipalities to use as they move forward with their TOD efforts. The report identifies the range of TOD opportunities at station areas within the corridor that could result from improvements to the Danbury Branch. By also providing information regarding FTA guidelines and TOD best practices, this report serves as a reference and a guide for future TOD efforts in the Danbury Branch study corridor. Specifically, this report presents a definition of TOD and the elements of TOD that are relevant to the Danbury Branch. It also presents a summary of FTA Guidance regarding TOD and includes case studies of FTA-funded projects that have been rated with respect to their livability, land use, and economic development components. Additionally, the report examines commuter rail projects both in and out of Connecticut that are considered to have applications that may be relevant to the Danbury Branch.
    [Show full text]
  • A Q U I F E R P R O T E C T I O N a R E a S N O R W a L K , C O N N E C T I C
    !n !n S c Skunk Pond Beaver Brook Davidge Brook e d d k h P O H R R O F p S o i d t n n l c t u i l R a T S d o i ll l t e e lv i d o t R r r d r l h t l l a H r n l t r M b a s b R d H e G L R o r re R B C o o u l e t p o n D o e f L i s Weston Intermediate School y l o s L d r t e Huckleberry Hills Brook e t d W d r e g Upper Stony Brook Pond N L D g i b R o s n Ridgefield Pond a t v d id e g e H r i l Country Club Pond b e a R d r r S n n d a g e L o n tin a d ! R d l H B n t x H e W Still Pond d t n Comstock Knoll u d a R S o C R k R e L H d i p d S n a l l F tt h Town Pond d l T te r D o e t l e s a t u e L e c P n n b a n l R g n i L t m fo D b k H r it to Lower Stony Brook Pond o r A d t P n d s H t F u d g L d d i Harrisons Brook R h e k t R r a e R m D l S S e e G E o n y r f ll H rt R r b i i o e n s l t ld d d o r l ib l a e r R d L r O e H w i Fanton Hill g r l Cider Mill School P y R n a ll F i e s w L R y 136 e a B i M e C H k A s t n d o i S d V l n 3 c k r l t g n n a d R i u g d o r a L 3 ! a l r u p d R d e c L S o s e Hurlbutt Elementary School R d n n d D A i K w T n d o O n D t f R l g d R l t ad L i r e R e e r n d L a S i m a o f g n n n D d n R o t h n Middlebrook School ! l n t w Lo t a 33 i n l n i r E id d D w l i o o W l r N e S a d l e P g n V n a h L C r L o N a r N a S e n e t l e b n l e C s h f ! d L nd g o a F i i M e l k rie r id F C a F r w n P t e r C ld l O e r a l y v f e u e o O n e o a P i O i s R w e t n a e l a n T t b s l d l N l k n t g i d u o e a o R W R Hasen Pond n r r n M W B y t Strong
    [Show full text]
  • MEETING of the 11Th BOARD of REPRESENTATIVES STAMFORD. CONNECTICUT Minutes of May 3Rd, 1971 7771 a Regular Monthly Meeting of Th
    1133 7771 MEETING OF THE 11th BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES STAMFORD. CONNECTICUT Minutes of May 3rd, 1971 A regular Monthly Meeting of the 11th Board of Representatives of the City of Stamford, Connecticut, was held on Monday, May 3, 1971 in the Board's Meeting Rooms, Municipal Office BuHlding, 429 Atlantic Street, Stamford, " Connecticut. The meeting was called to order by the President at 9 P. M. sfter a Caucus , by the respective parties. INVOCATION was given by Rev. Donald Campbell, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: The President led the Members in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL was taken by the Clerk. Ther e were 34 present and 6 absent at the calling of the Roll : However, Hr. Alan Ketcham (R) 18th District Representative resigned and was repl aced, changing the roll call to 35 present and 5 absent. The absent members were: Alphonsus J. Donahue,III (D) 1st District Frank W. LiVolsi, Jr., (D) 7th District George V. Connors (D) 8th District, Mrs. Kim Varney (R) 16th District o William H. Puette (R) 18th District CHECK OF VOTING MACHINE - The Pres ident conducted a check of the voting machine which was found to be in good working order. REPLACEHENT FOR ALAN H. KETCHAM (R) 18th DI STRICT REPRESENTATIVE THE PRESIDENT, called for nominations for replacement to fill the vacancy in the 18th District. In the absence of Mr. Puette, who is in the hospital, MR . RODS submitted the name of RICHARD J. SCHADE ( R) 144 Intervale Road, and a resident of the 18th District, to fill the vacancy.
    [Show full text]
  • Economic Development Action Plan 2015-2020 Page 2
    2015 Economic Development Action Plan City of Norwalk, CT Norwalk CT Economic Development Action Plan 2015-2020 Page 2 August 2015 Dear Colleagues: Thanks to an enthusiastic and dedicated group of nearly 40 people from a wide variety of sectors -- including business, government, education, culture, tourism and the arts -- I am pleased to present Norwalk’s Economic Development Action Plan. It is a living, dynamic document that we will update periodically, and use as a reference and guide in Board, Commission and Department Head meetings. Many individuals gave considerable time and expertise to assess business needs and identify actions that will make Norwalk an even better place to work, live, shop, play and dine. I am grateful for their time and hard work. I especially want to thank SCORE for facilitating the process, and Elizabeth Stocker, our Director of Economic Development, who coordinated it. Norwalk is a New England maritime community with historic roots. Located in the heart of Fairfield County on Long Island Sound, the City welcomes large corporations, small businesses and entrepreneurs. Norwalk offers economic development expertise and a strong chamber of commerce. Business space ranges from sleek multi-story towers to historical buildings and new mixed-use waterfront developments in the heart of the downtown area. Tourist destinations, hotels, restaurants, and a strong tradition of arts and cultural activities round out this vibrant city. Norwalk is planning for the future by capitalizing on its assets to attract and sustain business, create jobs, develop its workforce, and continuously improve the quality of life for all people. We will continue to partner with major corporations, entrepreneurs and small business owners who call Norwalk home, and reach out to those who might consider locating here.
    [Show full text]
  • Danbury Branch Improvement Program Task 5
    W FTA ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS DRAFT/FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT DANBURY BRANCH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TASK 5 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM STATE PROJECT 302-008 SECTION 18: VISUAL RESOURCES MAY 2009 State Project No. 302-008 Connecticut Department of Transportation Danbury Branch Improvement Program AA/DEIS SECTION 18. VISUAL RESOURCES INTRODUCTION This section describes the visual resources in the study corridor. Visual resources contribute greatly to environmental quality, shaping the views and aesthetic experiences of people’s daily lives. Visual resources include natural landscape elements as well as features of the built environment. The quality of the visual experience depends on many factors, including the physical attributes of objects, the combination of objects and features in view, the location of visual elements in relation to the viewer, the condition of the elements, their uniqueness, viewer perceptions, and cultural connotations, among many others. Descriptions of landscape characteristics and features under existing conditions lay the groundwork for evaluating the effects of a project on the visual environment. Regulatory Context There are no federal and state laws that specifically protect visual resources across the board. There are, however, several important references to visual resources within the context of historic preservation and coastal zone management statutes. The implications of these legal protections are described below. At the Federal level, the following legislation is relevant to the project:
    [Show full text]
  • Request for Proposals for On-Demand Transportation Solution Rfp # 2019-01
    275 Wilson Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON-DEMAND TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION RFP # 2019-01 March 22, 2019 INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS 1. INTRODUCTION The Norwalk Transit District (“NTD”) invites proposals and qualification statements from consultants with outstanding qualifications, experience and knowledge to provide an On- Demand Transportation Solution. Appendix B of this Request for Proposal (RFP) provides detailed information regarding the scope of services. NTD intends to award a 3-year Contract with the option to renew for two additional 1-year periods. This RFP includes these Instructions to Proposers, the attached Pricing Proposal (Appendix A), the attached Scope of Work (Appendix B), the attached draft Agreement (Appendix C) that the successful Proposer will enter into with NTD, and the Federal Transit Administration Required Clauses and Other Required Forms (Appendix E). Definitions of undefined, capitalized terms included in these Instructions to Proposers are found in the attached Scope of Work or the draft Agreement. 2. BACKGROUND The Norwalk Transit District (the “District”) is a quasi-municipal corporation operating under the authority of Title 7 Chapter 103a of the Connecticut General Statutes. There are two Commissioners who form the Board of Commissioners, the policy making body of the District. The District has broad powers to acquire, operate, finance, plan, develop, maintain and otherwise provide all forms of land transportation and related services. On-Demand Transportation Solution Instruction to Bidders 1 Rev. 00 July 10, 2017 The District is eligible and authorized under state and local law to request, receive, and manage grant funds and to execute and administer grant-funded projects.
    [Show full text]