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Connecticut Strategic Transportation Plan June 19, 2014 Stakeholder Council Meetings Round One Cromwell, Connecticut
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Connecticut Strategic Transportation Plan. June 19, 2014. Stakeholder Council Meetings Round One Cromwell, Connecticut. Agenda. Update of the Statewide Transportation Plan Why we are here About the Plan (Outcomes, Process, Roles) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Connecticut Strategic Transportation Plan
June 19, 2014
Stakeholder Council Meetings Round OneCromwell, Connecticut
Agenda• Update of the Statewide Transportation Plan
– Why we are here– About the Plan (Outcomes, Process, Roles)– Outreach Conducted to Date (Interviews, Questionnaire, Poll,
Workshop)– Draft Vision and Goals– Questions?
• Transportation in Connecticut - Overview– The system– Overview of issues– Questions?
• Orientation for Breakout Sessions
Why We Are Here - Stakeholder Councils(each has its own breakout session)
Morning Complete Streets and Trails
Energy and the Environment
Integrating Transportation and Development
Public Transportation
Afternoon Freight
Intercity Transportation (including transit)
Highway
Economy
Your Role Today
What are Today’s and Tomorrow’s Critical Transportation Issues ?
What Are CT’s Growth Opportunities?
What are our Values and Priorities?
What Defines Success for This Plan?
Highlights of TransformCT
• 50 year vision plan
– Multi-modal
– Performance Based
• Financially constrained, first
10 years63 engagements • Open houses• Focus groups• Issue forums• Website
MindMixer Activity
About the Plan - Process
Data/Analysis
Existing ConditionsModal Needs
Scenario Analysis Revenues
Gap
Economic Impact Analysis
Policy Analysis
Products
VisionGoals and Objectives
Performance Measures
NeedsInvestment Scenarios
Supporting PoliciesReturn on Investment
Prioritized ProjectsFinal Plan
OutreachLeadership Interviews
Public Open HouseFocus Groups
Public PollSocial Media
Stakeholder Councils
Public Open HousePublic Comment
TransformCT in 5 Phases
• Build a Vision– Iterative Process
• Establish Baseline and Forecast– Existing conditions & needs– Revenue Forecasts– Needs
• Economic Tradeoffs– Which investments?– How do we pay?– Return on investments
• Evaluate & Prioritize Options• Develop Strategies for implementation
We are here
Connecticut’s Family of Plans
Investment Plan
Transportation
Energy Land Use
Economic Development
Plan Timeline
Spring/Summer
Complete Initial Outreach and InputEstimate Needs Estimate Revenues
Summer/Fall
Complete Scenario AnalysisComplete Investment Option AnalysisAssess Revenue Options
Winter
Draft Investment RecommendationsDraft Policy RecommendationsStakeholder Council #2Public Open HouseDraft Plan
TransformCT Survey
• 1,000 households• February-March 2014
– 19 minute survey asking• Satisfaction with Services • What facilities and services used• Condition and performance of
system• Improvement needs• Willingness to pay
Respondents
Fairfield County 260
Hartford County 250
Litchfield County 52
Middlesex County 46
New Haven County 240
New London County 76
Tolland County 42
Windham County 34
Total 1000
Overall Satisfaction Levels
Pavement Condition
0%2%4%6%8%
10%12%14%16%18%20%
Perc
ent R
epon
dent
s
Agreement Rating
Interstate Highway Pavement Conditions
Mean Rating = 5.69
0%2%4%6%8%
10%12%14%16%18%20%
Perc
ent R
espo
nden
ts
Agreement Rating
Non-Interstate Roadway Pavement Conditions
Mean Rating = 5.03
Congestion
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Perc
ent R
espo
nden
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Agreement Rating
Interstate Highway Congestion
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Perc
ent R
espo
nden
tsNon-Interstate Highway Congestion
Agreement Rating
Potential Investments
Reducing traffic congestion by building new highways and adding lanes
Reducing traffic congestion through technology and low cost projects
Reducing traffic congestion by improving public transportation infrastructure
Reducing traffic congestion by improving bicycle and ped infrastructure
58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67
66
62
61
61
Reducing traffic congestion by building new highways and adding new highway lanes
Reducing traffic congestion through technology and low cost projects
Reducing traffic congestion by improving public transportation infrastructure
Reducing traffic congestion by improving bicycle and ped infrastructure
Providing more choices by investing in better public transportation
Provide more choices by investing in better bicycle and ped infrastructure
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
66
62
61
61
59
52
Improving Connecticut’s ports
Improving the efficiency of truck movements within the state
Improving the efficiency of freight railroads within the state
Improving Connecticut’s airports
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
51
45
42
38
Maintaining highway infrastructure that Connecticut already has
Providing basic transportation services for the elderly, disabled and low income citizens
70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88
86
76
Maintaining highway infrastructure
Services for elderly, disabled and low income
New highways and new highway lanes
Technology and low cost projects
Improve public transportation infrastructure
Improve bicycle and ped infrastructure
Invest in better public transportation
Invest in better bicycle and ped infrastructure
Improve ports
Improving the efficiency of truck movements
Improving the efficiency of freight railroads
Improving Connecticut’s airports
86
76
66
62
61
61
59
52
51
45
42
38
Investments
Important Future Initiatives
Keep the system in good working order
Increase safety
Help businesses to move goods efficiently
Improve and expand interstate highways
Increase transit and walkabililty
Increase options for commuting
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
83
74
69
68
62
62
New Infrastructure vs. Maintenance
Increase % spent on maintaining existing infrastructure and reduce %
spent on new infrastructure
14%38%
Increase % spent on new infrastructure & reduce % spent on maintaining
existing infrastructure
Keep portions the same as now
46%
Highways vs. Public Transportation
Increase the portion it spends on highways and reduce the portion it spends on public transportation
and other things
18%32%
Increase the portion it spends on public transportation and reduce the portion it spends on highways
and other things
Keep portions the same as now
48%
Funding Transportation Improvements
9% 6% 6%
30% 25% 22%
24%24% 27%
17%17% 16%
19% 27% 29%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Maintenance and upkeep of theexisting transportation system
New roadway projects New public transportation project
Do not start the projectReduce other state spending, such as higher education, health care, etc.Find another type of user fee or new tax to pay for the projectPay for the project by introducing new highway tolls in the areaPay for the project by increasing state gasoline taxes
55% Indicated support for additional funding
63%Indicated support for additional funding
55% Indicated support for additional funding
Selected Issues – From Outreach
SafetyCongestion
Maintenance
Land Use Freight
Issues (Cont’d)
Public Transportation
Issues (Cont’d)
– Connections to NYC and Boston
– Reliance on Federal dollars
– Mega projects on horizon
– Non-motorized transportation
Draft Goals and ObjectivesMaintain Connecticut’s multimodal transportation system in a state of good repair
Objectives (DRAFT for discussion)• Maintain or improve the current National Highway System (NHS) state of good repair.• Improve the condition of state bridges.• Improve transit system and facilities to state of good repair.• Improve freight rail system.• Improve ride quality on entire state road system.
Improve travel safety, as well as improve the ability of state (and local) agencies and entities to respond to emergencies and disasters.
Objectives (DRAFT for discussion)• Reduce highway fatalities and serious injuries.• Reduce rail crashes and other safety-related incidents.• Reduce inter-urban and intra-urban bus crashes. • Reduce public transportation security incidents. • Reduce conflicts among automobiles/trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians
Infrastructure Condition
Safe and Secure Travel
Draft Goals and Objectives (cont.)Provide an efficient and effective multimodal transportation system that is coordinated with land development patterns to strengthen communities and support economic development
Objectives (DRAFT for discussion)• Restore waterways and ports for freight movement• Improve statewide airport facilities and services
Enhance the transportation system in a way that protects the natural and human environment and supports more sustainable development patterns
Objectives (DRAFT for discussion)
• Preserve cultural and historic resources• Preserve to wetlands and vulnerable ecosystems• Preserve threatened and endangered species• Promote transportation alternatives to reduce emissions• Identify travel demand strategies that are corridor specific
Economic Vitality
Environmental Sustainability
Draft Goals and Objectives (cont.)Improve CTDOT’s organizational structure, operating procedures, and staff capacity in order to better deliver transportation services and projects and, by doing so, develop and manage a multimodal transportation system that meets the state’s future needs
Objectives (DRAFT for discussion)• Enhance CTDOT structure and standard operating procedures to meet multimodal needs• Enhance CTDOT staff training and experience to meet multimodal needs• Improve interagency partnerships• Improve neighboring state partnerships• Improve public engagement in transportation program development and
implementation• Coordinate infrastructure planning and siting with local and regional transportation
plans
CTDOT Organizational Excellence
Draft Goals and Objectives (cont.)Develop a transportation system that recognizes and accommodates the changing socioeconomic diversity of the state
Objectives (DRAFT for discussion)• Increase access for elderly, disabled, and low-income populations to transit and non-
motorized transportation infrastructure• Enhance CTDOT structure and Standard operating procedures to meet multimodal
needs• Enhance CTDOT staff training and experience to meet multimodal needs• Improve interagency partnerships• Improve neighboring state partnerships• Improve public engagement in transportation program development and
implementation• Coordinate infrastructure planning and siting with local and regional transportation
plans
Transportation Equity
Trends – Population
StatePopulation (Millions) Average Annual
Growth Rate %2000 2010CT 3.41 3.58 0.47
MA 6.36 6.56 0.30RI 1.05 1.05 0.02NY 19.00 19.40 0.21
StatePopulation (Millions) Average Annual
Growth Rate %2010 2040
CT 3.58 4.07 0.43MA 6.56 7.65 0.52RI 1.05 1.20 0.45NY 19.40 21.65 0.37
Trends – Employment and Output
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
500,000
Empl
oym
ent
Education & Healthcare
Business & Prof. Services
Arts & Entertainment
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
ConstructionManufacturing
$0
$20,000,000,000
$40,000,000,000
$60,000,000,000
$80,000,000,000
$100,000,000,000
$120,000,000,000
$140,000,000,000
$160,000,000,000
Out
put
Education & Healthcare
Business & Prof. Services
Arts & Entertainment
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Construction
Manufacturing
OutputEmployment
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45
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60
65
70
75
80
2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034
Dolla
rs in
Bill
ions
Highway Trust Fund Receipts and Outlays DiscrepancyReceipts Outlays
Excludes $8.017 billion transfer from General Fund to Highway Account of HTF in September 2008; $7 billion transfer from General Fund to Highway Account of HTF in August 2009; $19.5 billion transfer from General Fund to Highway and Mass Transit Accounts of HTF in March 2010; $2.4 billion transfer from Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to HTF in July 2012; $6.2 billion transfer from General Fund to Highway Account of HTF in FY 2013; $10.4 billion transfer from General Fund to Highway Account of HTF in FY 2014; $2.2 billion transfer from General Fund to Mass Transit Account of HTF in FY 2014.
Trends – Federal and State Fiscal Trends
Other Trends/Influencers
• Construction Costs/Sea level rise
• Autonomous Vehicles/Vehicle Technology
• Energy Costs/Supply
• Generational Preferences
Break Out Sessions
• Validate vision statement• Validate and prioritize plan challenges
– Your focus area and overall• Discussion of trends that will impact Connecticut’s future• What is the transportation system of 2043• Economic group – Economic scenarios• Report back
