Next Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2009

(see below)

MATERIALS FROM
DECEMBER 2, 2008

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
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CRCOG is managing the overall study with technical assistance being provided by the consultant, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB).  A local Advisory Committee has been appointed by the Tolland Town Council in an effort to guide the study and provide local input into the process.  Meetings with the Advisory Committee are held every 4 to 6 weeks.  Three public informational meetings to present our findings and solicit comments will be held throughout the study and information will be posted on this web site.  

The study is expected to be complete in early 2009.  The final plan will consist of corridor recommendations that reflect the towns comments, the publics comments and an endorsement by the Town Council.  The recommendations will have solid engineering principals behind them however actual construction drawings would still have to be advanced separate from this corridor study process.

We’re excited to be working within your community and welcome your input into this process!

• Tolland Green Design Tools

• Newsletter (February 2008)
• Existing Conditions Report (February 2008)

Public involvement and stakeholder input are key components to the successful advancement of our corridor studies.  Our second Public Open House was held on December 2, 2008 and focused on the presention of two alternative concepts for traffic improvements on the Tolland Green.

The Town of Tolland’s Route 195 Advisory Committee and the Capitol Region Council of Governments have been reviewing options for correcting traffic problems in the vicinity of the Tolland Green.  The goal is to reduce traffic problems in a manner that also preserves the character of the Green and enhances its ability to serve community events.   The Advisory Committee has developed two alternative concepts for the Green, and received public comment on the concepts at the December meeting.

Below are materials to help illustrate the draft alternative concepts for improving traffic in the vicinity of the Tolland Green.

Simulations at Year 2030 Traffic Volumes:

• RT 195 at RT 74 - Existing Configuration - PM Peak 2030
• RT 195 at RT 74 - Unsignalized T-Intersection - PM Peak 2030
• RT 195 at Old Stafford RD - Existing Configuration - AM Peak 2030
• RT 195 at Old Stafford RD - Roundabout - AM Peak 2030
• RT 74 at Old Stafford RD - Signalized T-Intersection - AM Peak 2030

Full Green:

• October 23, 2008 Presentation
• December 2, 2008 Presentation
• Draft Alternative Concept 1
• Draft Alternative Concept 1 Comparison with Existing Green
• Draft Alternative Concept 2

North Green Area:

• Roundabout - Line Diagram
• Roundabout - Color Diagram
• Signalized T-Intersection - Line Diagram
• Signalized T-Intersection - Color Diagram
• Delay Study - RT 74 at Old Stafford Road (NEW)

Central Green Area:

• Unsignalized T -Intersection - Line Diagram
• Unsignalized T-Intersection - Color Diagram

MEETINGS HELD TO DATE :

The Advisory Committee assists the project team in guiding the study process.  The committee primarily consists of municipal representation from the Town Council, Economic Development Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic District Commission, and town staff as well as individuals representing the residential and business perspectives of the corridor.  The committee discusses the technical data presented to them and provides input into the process.

The next Committee meeting is scheduled for:   TO BE DETERMINED

Meetings Held To Date: please note, minutes are draft until approved by the committee

Questions or comments, please contact Tom Maziarz, Project Manager:

tmaziarz@crcog.org or 860 522-2217 x214.