Capitol Region Quick Build Guide

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Curb extensions. Bus lanes. Pedestrian plazas. Protected bikeways. These are just a few of the projects communities large and small are implementing with the Quick-Build methodology. At a time of…

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Statewide Active Transportation Demonstrations and Education

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The CT Department of Public Health (DPH) has engaged with CRCOG to lead the Active Transportation component of DPH’s State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) grant. CRCOG has been awarded funding for a minimum of 2 years, during which approximately $300,000 has been allocated for “Complete Streets Training” and “Complete Streets Implementation Projects.” The trainings aim to address a variety of active transportation related issues across the state, and could include presentations, workshops, or other methods of sharing information about (including but not limited to) benefits on complete streets, implementing tactical urbanism, best practices and case studies for Connecticut towns, and more. The implementation projects aim to help implement complete streets and improve active transportation and can include on-the-ground demonstration projects (i.e. curb bump outs), complete streets policy creation, small area plans, and more.

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Robyn Nichols
Principal Program Manager

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860-724-4222 Robyn Nichols Robyn Nichols is excited to join CRCOG as a Principal Program Manager for Municipal Services. Working directly with Pauline Yoder, Robyn will be responsible for a wide…

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Metro Hartford Future

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Metro Hartford Future is an initiative to develop a strategy to guide the region’s economic development efforts. CRCOG is leading this effort in partnership with the Hartford Foundation for Public…

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Capitol Region Complete Streets Plan

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Introduction 1. Policies & Plans ENACT POLICIES, PLANS, AND GUIDELINES THAT PROMOTE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPLETE STREETS. Background More than anything, a street should be a safe space for all.…

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