Transit and Bicycle/Pedestrian
Metro Hartford Rapid Routes: A Transit Priority Corridors Study
The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG), in partnership with CTtransit and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched the Metro Hartford Rapid Routes study. The purpose of the…
Read MoreRail Improvements Economic Impact Study
A new report commissioned by the Capitol Region Council of Governments and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission estimates significant economic benefits would result from two sets of proposed passenger rail improvements. The improvements, which include finishing the Hartford Line and connecting it to Worcester, Massachusetts, would have a transformative effect on regional and state economies. The report projects between $47 and $84 billion in new regional Gross Domestic Product over 30 years would result from the $6 to $9 billion rail investment. This investment would reconstitute a 21st century version of the prior Inland Route—regular train service from Boston to New York via Worcester, Springfield, Hartford, and New Haven, which the region has now lacked for decades.
Read MoreBike Ped Count Project Data Portal
Bike Ped Count Project Data Portal Background on Data Portal & Using Data Portal Using the Portal: Please Note: The data portal takes a few moments to load so please…
Read More2016 CRCOG Action Plan to Increase Walking and Walkability
In 2016, CRCOG was awarded a grant of technical assistance from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors to attend the Step it Up! Walkability Action Institute. CRCOG took an…
Read MoreCapitol Region Quick Build Guide
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…
Read MoreRegional Complete Streets Policy
The region now has a complete streets policy. CRCOG Complete Streets Policy – FINAL Complete Streets Policy Resolution (1/22/2020)
Read MoreStatewide Active Transportation Demonstrations and Education
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.
Read MoreCapitol Region Complete Streets Plan
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.…
Read MoreEastern Gateways
The purpose of the Eastern Gateways Study was to develop an implementation and strategy plan to address current and long-range intermodal travel and community quality of life issues along the…
Read MorePlainville-Southington Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Gap Closure and CTfastrak Connection Study
About the Study Vision Statement “The vision for the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and CTfastrak Gap Closure study is to connect the communities with a world-class multi-use trail that closes the…
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