DRAFT 2007-2035 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION

May 9, 2007

 

The Connecticut River Estuary Regional Transportation Plan provides and plans for goals and objectives for the transportation needs of the Region through 2035. The Plan reviews, updates and extends the timeline of the 2005 Regional Transportation Plan.

over the last several months The Connecticut River Estuary Metropolitan Planning Organization (CREMPO) has conducted a preliminary review process and  consulted with the member municipalities, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, federal transportation agencies, regional transit providers, other state agencies. Over the next month and with input from the public will conduct a review to update the Plan.

Once completed the updated Long Range Transportation Plan will be used to guide major transportation and transit investment in the Region.  Air quality conformity will be updated as well.

TIMELINE

CREMPO is seeking public input over the next 30 days. Adoption of the Plan according will proceed according to the following schedule:

 

Notice of Plan Availability (Media/ Mailings/ Web)                

April 9, 2007 

 

Informal Discussion and Review of Pending Comments           

(CREMPO Meeting: 455 Boston Post Road)

April 11, 2007- 8:30 AM

 

End 30 day public comment period

Continued Public Comment Session

(CREMPO Meeting: 455 Boston Post Road)

May 9. 2007 – 8:30AM

 

Action and Adoption of Resolution by CREMPO Board

May 9, 2007

(CREMPO Meeting: 455 Boston Post Road

 

As noted in the Plan, reviews have been undertaken by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for air quality conformity for Connecticut for PM2.5 Nonattainment and Ozone Nonattainment. These reviews are available in the CRERPA  office.