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What is TOD?
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is physical development influenced by and oriented to transit.
TOD is largely defined by its context and role in the community.
TOD provides the freedom of mobility choice and helps improve quality of life.
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Scaling TOD in Connecticut
Station areas in Connecticut can be categorized into three geographic scales:
Urban
Small City
Village
TOD functions differently at each scale
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Connecticut is experiencing out-migration of young working professionals
Outmigration of younger generations:
Total net outmigration of more than 20,000 people per year
57% of college-bound high school graduates leave Connecticut for college
Connecticut has fewer 18-24 year olds than the U.S. average
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Demand for transit is growing in CT
Connecticut transit ridership is increasing
Connecticut transit capacity is increasing
We are becoming less automobile dependent TOD responds to our changing lifestyles
16 yr : -38%17 yr : -35%18 yr : -21%19 yr : -16%
Teens are much less likely to drive
Reduction in drivers licenses from 1978 – 2008Nationally
TOD provides opportunity to capture younger markets
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8Transit Investment Spurs Economic Growth and Increases Property Value
Source: RPA’s “How better transit boosts home values &
local economies”
Sources: American Public Transportation Association (APTA); Regional Plan Association (RPA), “How Better Transit Boosts Home Values & Local Economies” (2010)
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TOD homes values per sq. ft., 1996 - 2014
TOD Index, Dr. John Renne, PhD, AICP, 2014
Homes near
Transit
Value Index
National
Home Value
Index
FTA Pilot Program for TOD Planning
11Sources: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) webinar (10/8/14); State of Connecticut
Goals of the FTA Pilot Program (Established Under Section 20005(b) of MAP-
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• Support comprehensive planning in Capital Investment Grant (CIG)
Program project corridors
• Maximize chances of comprehensive planning implementation through
partnerships
• Support planning work that goes beyond what local agencies would
usually fund themselves
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Corridor Market Assessment
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Net Absorption (SF) Deliveries (SF) Vacancy (%)
Based on Regional (Hartford and New Haven Metro Areas) and Local Data:
• Population/Demographics
• Housing
• Economy
Historical Office New Deliveries, Net Absorption, and Vacancy Rate, North Haven, 2007 - Q1 2017.
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; CoStar (2017)
Hartford MSA vs. Connecticut Location Quotient by Employment Sector, 2017
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• Project Purpose:
• Assess alternate sites for Hartford Line station in Newington that may be more suitable for TOD & Economic Development and more amenable to community support than Newington Junction
Project Overview
Enfield
Windsor Locks
Windsor
West Hartford
Hartford Union Station
Newington Junction
Berlin
Meriden
Wallingford
North Haven
New Haven State Street
New Haven Union Station
Springfield
CT
MA
Cedar Street
Summary of Options
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1. No-Build condition (no Hartford Line station in Newington)
2. Advance Newington Junction Station
3. Advance Cedar Street Station
Evaluation Criteria for Comparison
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Evaluation Category Evaluation Criteria
Ridership Potential Station Spacing
Trip Generators/Attractors
Access Local Vehicular Access
Regional Vehicular Access
Multi-Modal Connectivity
Pedestrian/Bicycle Accommodations
Construction Feasibility / Environmental Impacts Constructability Constraints
Environmental Conditions
Station-Related TOD & Economic Opportunity Acreage of Site(s) Acquired for Station
Order-of-Magnitude Cost Estimate Station Construction
Property Acquisition
Complete Streets / Pedestrian Improvements
Long-Term Development Build-Out Potential Acreage of Redevelopment Potential
Local Support
Ridership Potential: Newington Junction
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Less balanced station spacing than Cedar Street
Lack of proximate anchor institutions
Lack of near-term development opportunities
Ridership Potential: Cedar Street
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More balanced station spacing than Newington Junction
Proximity to anchor institution (CCSU), with planned expansion
Proximity to Fenn Road Plaza:, High School, Newington Center
Near-term development opportunities (e.j. National Welding site)
Access: Newington Junction
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Recent improvements on Willard Ave near CTfastrakstation
Direct cross-platform access between CTrail and CTfastrak
No direct access to regional highway system (Approx. 2 miles to I-84)
CTfastrak multi-use trail ends at station
Inconsistent/incomplete sidewalk network on connecting streets to station
No sidewalks on Francis Avenue (only direct access road to station).
Direct access to station only provided by Frances Ave.; Limited potential to accommodate additional vehicular traffic from east
Access: Cedar Street
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Proximate regional highway access via Route 9, with connection to I-84 (Approx. 1 mile)
Existing traffic congestion; Potential capacity constraints to accommodate additional traffic
CTfastrak multi-use trail continues north and south of the station
No direct cross-platform connection between CTfastrak and CTrail station (although walkable)
East-west connectivity between station and Newington Center as well as CCSU
Inconsistent/incomplete sidewalk network on Cedar St. and other connecting streets
Completed construction to widen Cedar St. Bridge over Amtrak
Potential need for access and pedestrian improvements
Environmental Conditions: Newington Junction
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Flood Zones Wetlands
No anticipated significant impacts to flood zones
No anticipated significant impacts to wetlands
Environmental Conditions: Cedar Street
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Flood Zones WetlandsNo anticipated significant impacts to flood zones
No anticipated significant impacts to wetlands
Construction Feasibility: Newington Junction
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Non standard/irregular western stair tower due to limited space, requires additional design time
Station
No additional work required for this design
Rail
Improvements are minor with no impact on constructability time or cost
Pedestrian Improvements
Limited space between CTfastrak and rail may require an additional year or more to construct station
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Construction Feasibility: Cedar Street
Standard Station design no issues affecting construction
Station
Realignment must be completed prior to West Platform construction – one to two month additional construction time
Rail
Improvements are minor with no impact on constructability time or cost
Pedestrian Improvements
Requires realignment of track curve to maintain 110mph operating speed
Order-of-Magnitude Cost Estimate: Newington Junction
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$37.3M – Station Construction
$4.1M – Initial Pedestrian Improvements (Francis Avenue from Willard Avenue to Day Street)
$0.9M – Property Acquisition(Note: excludes land to be leased for $0 from Amtrak)
$38.2M Total
Order-of-Magnitude Cost Estimate: Cedar Street
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$48.2M – Station Construction(Includes track work to maintain the 110mph speed
and elevator from west platform to Cedar St)
$6.1M – Initial Pedestrian Improvements(Connection from CTfastrak multi-use path to Hartford Line station.)
$1.044M – Property Acquisition
$49.25M Total
Breakdown of Cost Estimates
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Station Newington Junction Cedar Street
Station Site $ 3,100,000.00 $ 2,800,000.00
Station Platforms & Tower $ 28,100,000.00 $ 28,600,000.00
Additional Elevator $ 00.00 $ 5,300,000.00
Railroad Support (Flagging) $ 6,100,000.00 $ 6,100,000.00
Track Realignment $ 00.00 $ 5,400,000.00
Acquisition $ 900,000.00 $ 1,044,000.00
Total $ 38,200,000.00 $ 49,244,000.00
Other Newington Junction Ped. Improvements
Cedar Street Ped. Improvements
Roadway and Bike Trail $ 4,100,000.00 $ 6,100,000.00
Total $ 4,100,000.00 $ 6,100,000.00
Grand Total $ 42,300,000.00 $ 55,344,000.00 Grand Total
Long-Term Vision (CRCOG Concept Memo): Newington Junction
33* Not supported by the Town of Newington
Transit Oriented Development Potential
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Newington Junction Cedar Street
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RES Long-Term TOD Opportunities
Planned/Proposed Development
Mid-Term TOD Opportunities
Station Related TOD Opportunities
83 Acres Near or Mid-term Developable Land
1 Acre Near or Mid-term Developable Land
Summary of Options
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1. No-Build condition (no Hartford Line station in Newington)
2. Advance Newington Junction Station
3. Advance Cedar Street Station
Summary
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1. No-Build condition (no Hartford Line station in Newington)
2. Advance planned Newington Junction Station
3. Advance Cedar Street Station
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