Transit Oriented Development Community Meeting #1
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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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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
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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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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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
What is Transit‐Oriented Development?
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
What is Transit‐Oriented Development?
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
What is Transit‐Oriented Development?
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
TOD – Alternative Modes• TOD Encourages Train/Bus/Bike/Ped Travel• Reduction of Vehicular Traffic
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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
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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Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD
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