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State of ConnecticutState of ConnecticutDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Transportation
PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONPUBLIC LISTENING SESSION
Planning for Connecticut’sPlanning for Connecticut’s
Transportation Transportation
FutureFuture
September 2003
Beyond Ten… A Twenty Year Beyond Ten… A Twenty Year OutlookOutlook
Today’s Speaker
Roxane M. FromsonRoxane M. FromsonSupervising Transportation PlannerSupervising Transportation Planner
Bureau of Policy and Planning Bureau of Policy and Planning Connecticut Department of TransportationConnecticut Department of Transportation
II. NEEDS IDENTIFIED THUS FAR
III. FUTURE DIRECTIONS - INFLUENCING FACTORS
Today’s Presentation
I. LONG-RANGE PLAN OVERVIEW
The State’s Long-Range Transportation The State’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRP)Plan (LRP)
Long-Range Plan Overview
•A federally-mandated policy document (23 U.S.C. Sec. 135)
•The federally-recognized transportation plan for the State of Connecticut
•Updated every 3 to 5 years and submitted to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
•Covers a 20-year future time horizon
•Support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, and metropolitan areas
•Increase the safety and security of the transportation system
•Increase the accessibility and mobility options
•Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life
Federally Mandated Factors Federally Mandated Factors
Long-Range Plan Overview
United States Congress
•Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes
•Promote efficient system management and operation
•Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system
Federally Mandated Factors Federally Mandated Factors (continued)(continued)
Long-Range Plan Overview
Participants in the ProcessParticipants in the Process
Long-Range Plan Overview
Coordination with
Other Entities
General Policy,
Planning, Requirements, & Funding
Cooperatives
State & LocalPlanning Efforts
•Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
•Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
•Connecticut Department of Transportation
•Transit Districts
•Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
•Local Government• State & Municipal Airports
• Port Operators & Users
• Modal Freight Providers & Users
• Federally Recognized Indian
Tribes
• Public
Regional LRPs&TIPs
ConnDOT STIPs
2005 MTP
Relationships of the Long-Range PlanRelationships of the Long-Range PlanTo Other Planning DocumentsTo Other Planning Documents
Long-Range Plan OverviewStatutes & Public Acts
TSB Report (January 2003)
Various Studies & Reports
1998 Plan of C & D
Regional LRPs&TIPs
ConnDOT STIPs
2001 & 2003 MTP
2004
Long Range Plan
Comparison of Master Plan to Long-Range Comparison of Master Plan to Long-Range Plan Plan
Long-Range Plan Overview
•State mandated (13b-35, CGS)
•Published every two years
•Submitted to Governor & legislature by January 31st in odd-numbered years
•Includes list of proposed projects
•Federally mandated (ISTEA & TEA-21)
•Updated every three to five years
•Submitted to FHWA and subject to Public Review & Comment
•Policy document, does not have list of proposed projects
2003 Plan 2003 Plan CompletedCompleted
Next Plan in Next Plan in 20052005
Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Currently UnderwayCurrently Underway
Ten Year Plan = Master Transportation Plan (MTP)
Twenty Year Plan = Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRP)
•Pre-Draft LRP Listening Sessions (September 2003)–During the LRP sessions (seven held in September 2003)–Submit input from the Department’s website or by U.S. mail (prior to October 31, 2003)
•Draft LRP (Anticipated Publication Date: Spring 2004)–Document to be available in selected locations, upon request, and the Department’s website –Submit comments from the Department’s website or by U.S. mail (Spring 2004)
•Final LRP (Anticipated Publication Date: by Fall 2004)–Document to be available in selected locations, upon request, and the
Department’s website
Department’s Website Department’s Website
www.state.ct.us go to “What’s New”www.state.ct.us go to “What’s New”
Opportunities for Public Input - 2004 Long-Opportunities for Public Input - 2004 Long-Range PlanRange Plan
Long-Range Plan Overview
Today’s Presentation
II. NEEDS IDENTIFIED THUS FAR
• Mandated by Section 134 of title 23 U.S. Code & Section 8 of title 49 U.S. Code
• Prepared by designated Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) (There are 10 in Connecticut.)
• Submitted to Federal Highway Administration
• Must cover a future 20-year period
• Must address the same 7 factors listed for statewide LRP
• Must be updated at least every 3 years
• Must be developed through a proactive public involvement process
Regional Long-Range PlansRegional Long-Range Plans
Long-Range Plan Overview
Why:
Who:
What:
PlanObjective:
State Plan of Conservation & State Plan of Conservation & DevelopmentDevelopment
Long-Range Plan Overview
Required by State statute (CGS Section 16a-24)
Prepared by State Office of Policy & Management A statement of the State’s growth, resource management and public investment policies
Provides framework for administrative & programmatic actions and capital & operational investment decisions of state government,which influence future growth & development of Connecticut
To guide a balanced response to human, environmental& economic needs in a manner which best suits future of Connecticut
•Mandated by Public Act No. 01-5
•Proposes a transportation strategy to guide the State for the next 20 years
•Proposes actions and tactics to achieve those strategies during the next 10 years
•Estimates capital and operating investments to implement those actions
•Suggests the revenue sources to fund those investments
Transportation Strategy Board (TSB) Transportation Strategy Board (TSB) ReportReport Transportation: A Strategic Investment Transportation: A Strategic Investment (January 2003)(January 2003)
Long-Range Plan Overview
• PreservePreserve and maintainmaintain the existing system
• ImproveImprove the efficiencyefficiency of and accessibilityaccessibility to the system
• ExpandExpand the existing system
• EnhanceEnhance the integrationintegration and connectivityconnectivity of the system, across and between modes
• IncreaseIncrease and promotepromote the use of mobility optionsuse of mobility options available to people and for freight
The Big PictureThe Big Picture
Needs Identified Thus Far
• Integrate land use planningIntegrate land use planning and transportation planningtransportation planning at all levels of government
• IncreaseIncrease the safetysafety and securitysecurity of the system for motorized & non-motorized users
• SupportSupport and enhanceenhance the economic vitalityeconomic vitality of regions within the state
• ProtectProtect and enhanceenhance the environmentenvironment
• Promote energy conservationPromote energy conservation
The Big Picture (continued)The Big Picture (continued)
Needs Identified Thus Far
Today’s Presentation
III. FUTURE DIRECTIONS - INFLUENCING FACTORS
External InfluencesExternal Influences
Future Directions-Influencing Factors
Unforeseen Events
Federal Government
Transportation Users
Political Interests
Available Funding
Weather
Public Needs &
Local Demands
Demographics
Transportation
Providers
State Government
New Informati
on&
Technology
Funding - Special Transportation Fund Funding - Special Transportation Fund Capital Program Source of FundsCapital Program Source of Funds
Future Directions-Influencing Factors
SFY 1985-2003 Funds Authorized, Total = $13.7 Billion
FEDERAL60%
OTHER1%
BOND35%
APPROPRIATIONS4%
U.S. Congress (The Federal Money U.S. Congress (The Federal Money Pot)Pot)
Future Directions-Influencing Factors
High PriorityProjects
as defined by Federal Gov.’t
Congestion, Mitigation &Air Quality
Bridge Program
s InterstateMaintenanc
e - National HighwaySystem
Airport Improvem
ent Program
Airport Facilities &Equipment
Program
High Hazard
Elimination
Program
Water Transportati
onStudies, Services,& Projects
Surface Transportation
Program
AIR 21(FY2001-
2003)
Federal Transit
Administration
Federal Highway
Administration
Highway Trust Fund
Airport & Airway Trust
Fund
TEA 21 (1998-2003)
State GovernmentState GovernmentConnecticut General Assembly & the Special Connecticut General Assembly & the Special Transportation Fund (STF)Transportation Fund (STF)
Future Directions-Influencing Factors
Estimated SFY2003STF Revenues52% Motor Fuel Tax26% Motor Vehicle Receipts22% Various Other
Estimated SFY2003STF Expenditures
ConnDOT 39% Debt Service 46%
Various Other 15%
Major Federal & State FactorsMajor Federal & State Factors
Future Directions-Influencing Factors
Reauthorization of Federal Funding “Programs”
Connecticut General Assembly’s Action on Proposed Transportation Legislation
Public Law
HB-6805, An Act Concerning HB-6805, An Act Concerning Recommendations Recommendations of the Transportation Strategy Board (TSB)of the Transportation Strategy Board (TSB)
Future Directions-Influencing Factors
(1) Approves the principlesApproves the principles set forth in the initial TSB transportation strategy
(2) Requires completion of certain transportation projects and initiativesRequires completion of certain transportation projects and initiatives recommended the initial TSB strategy;
(3) Authorizes more than $264 million Authorizes more than $264 million over a 10-year period for use in funding transportation strategy related projects;
(4) IncreasesIncreases driver's license, certain vehicle registration, and several other feesfees and dedicates the revenuededicates the revenue for paying the costs of the strategy-related transportation projects; and
(5) RecognizesRecognizes andand includes provisions to address the need to better address the need to better coordinate coordinate transportation planning and land use planningtransportation planning and land use planning.
Current & Future Key IssuesCurrent & Future Key Issues
Future Directions-Influencing Factors
Travel Delays
Land Use
Environment
Aging Population
Safety & Security
Funding
Priorities
What is Your Vision for Our What is Your Vision for Our Connecticut ?Connecticut ?
Future Directions-Influencing Factors
Connecticut’s Transportation Connecticut’s Transportation System System
Twenty Years From NowTwenty Years From Now