transit oriented development community meeting #1
DESCRIPTION
A public meeting was held for citizens to join in and share ideas about what our transportation system could look like in the future—from bike and walking paths to buses and train connections. Everyone's input will be incorporated into a Regional Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plan.TRANSCRIPT
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Community Meeting #1Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
About GBRCGRBC collaborates with local cities and towns on transportation and regional planning initiatives.
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
Greater Bridgeport Regional Council (GBRC)• Regional Planning Organization• Multi‐Service Entity• Acts as a “Visionary”• Delivers Fed/State/Local Programs
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About Greater Bridgeport Transit• Local/Regional/Express Service• Wide Coverage Area• Safe/Convenient/Reliable• TOD Opportunities
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
Agenda1. Project Introduction2. Transit‐Oriented Development3. Breakout Sessions4. What Was Discussed5. Next Steps and Schedule6. Stay Involved
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
1. Project IntroductionGBRC is partnering with GBT and regional towns and cities to create a plan for improving travel in the region, from bike and walking paths to buses and train connections.
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
TOD is described as compact, mixed‐use development near bus and train stops to promote walkability, fast connections to jobs, and affordable transportation.
2. Transit‐OrientedDevelopment (TOD)
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
Our TOD Focus Areas• East Bridgeport Development Corridor
• Stratford Transit Center Development
• Fairfield Metro Station
• 8/25 Corridor
NOT TO SCALE
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Regional TOD Goals• Link Regional Transportation Centers• Connect Neighborhoods to Jobs• Reduce Car Usage/Emissions• Create More Walkable Neighborhoods• Improve Health of the Community• Optimize Land Use for Economic Growth
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What is Land Use?
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What is Transit‐Oriented Development?
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What is Transit‐Oriented Development?
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What is Transit‐Oriented Development?
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TOD – Alternative Modes• TOD Encourages Train/Bus/Bike/Ped Travel• Reduction of Vehicular Traffic
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TOD – Five Project TasksTask 1 – Stratford TOD
Task 2 – Model TOD OrdinanceTask 3 – Seaview Development Corridor
Task 4 – Alternative Transportation ModesTask 5 – Long Range Transit Plan
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• Establish Transit Centered District• Create New Downtown Access Plan• Improve Safety & Walkability• Preserve Historic Character• Recommendations Packaged July
Task #1 – Stratford TOD
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Task #2 ‐Model TOD Ordinance• Help Towns Act on TOD Strategies• Research TOD Regulations for US Cities• Public Outreach with Bridgeport & Stratford• Develop Model Regional Ordinance• Recommendations Packaged This Fall
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• Barnum Station Feasibility Study Complete• Numerous Developments Planned• Comprehensive Look at Traffic & Transit• Different Economic Scenarios• Recommendations Packaged September
Barnum
Task #3 – Seaview Development Corridor
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• Identify Transit Priority Areas• Route Ridership/Frequency• Interaction with Nearby Land Uses• Bus Rapid Transit or Express Service• Recommendations Packaged Next January
Task #4 – Alternative Transportation Modes
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Task #5 ‐ Long Range Transit Plan• Short‐Term Needs w/ Service Span & Frq.• Opportunities to Expand to New Markets• Transit Demand Model• Develop Service Plan Scenarios• Produce Final 5‐Year Service Plan• Recommendations Packaged Next March
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3. Breakout SessionsWe are looking for your input on how to improve existing bus service, zoning, and congestion.
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Breakout Session TablesStage
SeatingSeating
Stratford TablesBus Service/Traffic
Land Use/Economic Development
Regional TablesBus Service/Traffic
Land Use/Economic Development
East Bridgeport TablesBus Service/Traffic
Land Use/Economic Development
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4. What Was Discussed1. East Bridgeport Tables2. Stratford Tables3. Regional Tables
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5. Next Steps and ScheduleWe expect this study to be completed by spring of 2015.
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Project Schedule
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Stay Involved!GBRCt.org/TOD