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SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Bethany Branford East Haven Guilford Hamden Madison Meriden Milford New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange Wallingford West Haven Woodbridge

Carl J. Amento, Executive Director

SCRCOG MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA March 25, 2015 – 10:00 A.M.

Location: 127 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor West North Haven, CT 06473

Full agenda materials can be found at our website – www.scrcog.org

The agenda and attachments for this meeting are available on our website at www.scrcog.org. Please contact SCRCOG at (203) 234-7555 for a copy of agenda in a language other than English. Auxiliary aids/services and limited English proficiency translators will be provided with two week’s notice. La Agenda y Adjuntos para esta reunión están disponibles en nuestro sitio web en www.scrcog.org. Favor en contactar con SCRCOG al (203) 234-7555 para obtener una copia de la Agenda en un idioma distinto al Inglés. Ayudas/servicios auxiliares e intérpretes para personas de Dominio Limitado del Inglés serán proporcionados con dos semanas de aviso.

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1. Call to Order and Introductions – First Selectman Michael Freda, Chairman

2. Presentation: Secretary of the State’s Update – Denise Merrill, Connecticut Secretary of the State

3. Presentation: General Assembly Report – State Senator Leonard Fasano, 34th District, Senate Minority Leader

4. Adoption of 2/25/15 SCRCOG Minutes – Mayor Benjamin Blake, Secretary Pages 3-5

5. Treasurer’s Report for month ending 2/28/15 – Mayor Toni Harp, Treasurer Pages 6, 7

6. Transportation Committee Report – Mayor William Dickinson, Chairman Pages 8-18

a. Adopt Resolution to approve 2015-2018 TIP Amendment Four Pages 17, 18

b. Adopt Draft FY2016 and FY2017 UPWP Attached

7. Resolution Authorizing Executive Director to Negotiate and Execute Consultant Agreement Page 19 related to the Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Planning Grant

8. Approval of Recommended Portfolio Changes to SCRCOG Retirement Fund Pages 20, 21

9. Congressional Report – Louis Mangini, Aide to Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro; Riju Das, Aide to Senator Richard Blumenthal; Evan Johnson, Aide to Senator Christopher Murphy

10. State Legislative Report – Ron Thomas, CCM

11. Demonstration: SCRCOG’s Regional GIS Project –Brian Dooley and Marwin Gonzales, Page 22 New England GeoSystems, LLC

12. SCRCOG Executive Director’s Report – Carl Amento, Executive Director

13. REX Development Report – Ginny Kozlowski, REX Development

14. DESPP/ DEMHS Report – John B. Field, Jr., Region 2 Coordinator Pages 23, 24

15. Connecticut Rises Report – Theresa Ranciato-Viele, Coordinator 16. RPC Action Table for March Page 25, 26

17. Regional Cooperation /Other Business

18. Adjournment

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TO: SCRCOG Board FROM: Mayor Benjamin Blake, Secretary DATE: March 17, 2015 SUBJECT: SCRCOG Minutes of February 25, 2015 Present: Bethany First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski Branford First Selectman James Cosgrove East Haven Salvatore Brancati, proxy for Mayor Joseph Maturo Hamden Mayor Scott Jackson –Immediate Past Chairman Guilford First Selectman Joseph Mazza Madison First Selectman Fillmore McPherson – Vice Chairman Milford Mayor Benjamin Blake –Secretary New Haven Mayor Toni Harp- Treasurer North Branford Michael Paulhus, proxy for Mayor Anthony Candelora North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda – Chairman Wallingford Mayor William Dickinson Woodbridge Betsy Yagla, proxy for First Selectwoman Ellen Scalettar SCRCOG Staff Carl Amento – Executive Director, Stephen Dudley, James Rode, Albert Ruggiero, Eugene Livshits, Christopher Rappa, Alana Keegan (intern) Guests: Kevin Lembo, State Comptroller; Tara Downs, State Comptroller’s Office; Joanne Cavadini, CTRides; Miriam Brody, Hamden-North Haven League of Women Voters; Mary Bigelow, Greater New Haven Transit District; Barbara Malmberg, REX Development; Lou Mangini, Office of U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro; Evan Johnson, Office of U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy; Riju Das, Office of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro; Ron Thomas, CCM; Lori Vitagliano, Regional Water Authority; Thomas Cariglio, United Illuminating; John Field, DESPP/DEMHS; Matthew Nemerson, City of New Haven; Bill Villano, Workforce Alliance; Mark Zaretsky, New Haven Register

1. Call to order and Introductions - Chairman Scott Jackson called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. All present introduced themselves.

2. Presentation: State Comptroller’s Update - State Comptroller Kevin Lembo reviewed several handouts dealing with ACH, Partnership Plan, the Gigabit Initiative and the Budget Reserve Fund. He also reviewed the status of the current year budget deficit.

3. Adoption of November 19, 2014 SCRCOG meeting minutes - First Selectman McPherson presented the minutes as shown on Pages 3-6 of the agenda packet. First Selectman McPherson moved that the minutes be approved. First Selectman Mazza seconded the motion. It was approved by all, except Betsy Yagla, Salvatore Brancati, and First Selectwoman Gorski abstained.

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4. Treasurer’s Report for month ending December 31, 2014 -

Mayor Blake presented the Treasurer’s Report which was included in the agenda packet at pages 7-8. The balance sheet shows that we have $936,597 in cash and investments and $268,954 due from CT DOT for transportation planning. Expenses seemed appropriate for the month. Mayor Blake moved for acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

5. Treasurer’s Report for month ending January 31, 2015- Mayor Blake presented the Treasurer’s Report which was included in the agenda packet at pages 9-10. The balance sheet shows that we have $913,570 in cash and investments and $28,605 due from CT DOT for transportation planning. Expenses seemed appropriate for the month. Mayor Blake moved for acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

6. Transportation Committee Report -

Mayor Dickinson presented the Transportation Committee Report contained on pages 11-23 of the agenda packet. Mayor Dickinson moved for approval of 2015-2018 TIP Amendment Two found on pages 17-18 of the agenda packet. First Selectman McPherson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Mayor Dickinson then moved for approval of 2015-2018 TIP Amendment Three found on pages 22-23. First Selectman McPherson seconded, and all approved. Senior Transportation Planner Stephen Dudley reminded the mayors and first selectmen that projects to be listed in the Long Range Transportation Plan and planning studies to be conducted within the next two years need to be submitted soon.

7. Nominating Committee Report for Calendar Year 2015 Officers and Committees First Selectman Cosgrove presented the nominated slate of officers and committee members as shown on page 24 of the agenda packet. He pointed out that the Executive Committee had nine members, as presented, and that the By-Laws specified that there be eight members of the Executive Committee, five officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past Chairman) and four at-large members. Last year, there was no Immediate Past Chairman, so a fifth at-large member was elected. Now that there is an Immediate Past Chairman, it placed the Nominating Committee into the awkward position of recommending that a current at-large member be dropped. The issue was taken up with the Chairman who recommended that the matter be taken up by the whole Board. After discussion, Mayor Dickinson volunteered to drop off the Executive Committee.

8. Election of Officers and Appointments of Committees-First Selectman Cosgrove moved that the slate of nominated officers and committee members be amended with Mayor Dickinson voluntarily not accepting appointment to the Executive Committee. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the amendment, which passed with First Selectman Mazza opposed. Mayor Jackson then moved that the slate of officers and committee members be approved, as amended. First Selectmen Cosgrove seconded. The amended slate was approved, with First Selectman Mazza opposed.

9. Acceptance of Gavel by New Chairman, Presentation of Plaque to Outgoing Chairman Incoming Chairman Freda and Outgoing Chairman Jackson exchanged the gavel and plaque and gave eloquent and heartfelt testimonials concerning each other and their service on the SCRCOG Board.

10. Adopt Resolution to Appoint SCRCOG Bank Signatories Mayor Blake moved for adoption of the Resolution contained on page 2 of the agenda packet. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded. It passed unanimously.

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11. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to sign agreements with CDOT

First Selectwoman Gorski moved for adoption of the resolution contained on page 26 of the agenda packet. Mayor Dickinson seconded. It was approved unanimously.

12. Approve Annual SCRCOG Self-Certification Mayor Jackson moved for approval of the self-certification contained on page 27 of the agenda packet. First Selectman McPherson seconded. It was approved unanimously.

13. Adoption of Affirmative Action Policy Resolution (renewed annually)

Mayor Jackson moved for adoption of the resolution contained on pages 28-29 of the agenda packet. First Selectman Mazza seconded. It was approved unanimously

14. 2014-2015 Budget Revision #5 - Executive Director Amento explained that the proposed budget revision detailed on pages 30-32 increases SCRCOG’s overall 2014-2015 approved budget by $105,235 to $3,391,678 to allow for carryover funds from the previous year for the Regional GIS Program, moving funds set aside for a new position to contingency and utilizing $ 5,200 of the unexpended salary funds for intern salary through the end of the fiscal year. Mayor Dickinson moved for approval of the Budget Revision. Mayor Blake seconded. The motion was approved by all.

15. Resolution Endorsing CRCOG Application for a Regional Performance Incentive Program Grant for a Statewide Flight to Acquire Aerial Imagery- Executive Director Amento explained that CRCOG is applying for a Regional Performance Incentive Program grant on behalf of all of the COGs in the state to acquire a uniform aerial imagery of the state for use in the COGs’ and municipal GIS programs. Mayor Jackson moved for approval of the resolution. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded. All were in favor.

16. Congressional Report - Lou Mangini from Representative DeLauro’s Office reported the Congresswoman travelled to Cuba to explore trade opportunities. Congresswoman DeLauro will be hosting a meeting of mayors on March 10th. Evan Johnson from Senator Murphy’s Office reported that the Senator is beginning work on the Senate Appropriations Committee for this year. Riju Das from Senator Blumenthal’s Office reported on the possibility of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown. It would affect mainly the Coast Guard in Connecticut. He also reported on the status of the Keystone pipeline proposal.

17. SCRCOG Executive Director’s Report - Executive Director Amento reviewed a short written report he distributed at the meeting. He followed up on towns which had not yet submitted resolutions in support of SCRCOG’s three Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program applications, and which had not named representatives to the Regional Recreational Trails Brochures Update Advisory Committee. Amento noted that during the current legislative session in Hartford, SCRCOG was providing an updated compilation of bills of interest to municipalities and the region at www.bitly.com/scrog. Amento congratulated the four towns (Meriden, Milford, New Haven, Wallingford) in our region that were awarded state Transit-Oriented Development Planning Grants

18. REX Development Report— Barbara Malmberg reviewed the report submitted on pages 41-42 of the agenda packet by REX Executive Director Ginny Kozlowski.

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19. DESPP/ DEMHS Report – John Field was unable to attend the meeting, but he sent a written report which was contained in the agenda packet at pages 43-44 .

20. CT Rides Quarterly Report— Joanne Cavadini reviewed the most-recent CTRides Quarterly Report.

21. RPC Action Table for October— The RPC Action Tables for November, December, January and February were reviewed.

22. Regional Cooperation/ Other Business - Mayor Dickinson raised concerns about the impact upon municipalities of the Affordable Care Act’s “Cadillac Tax” due to take effect in 2018. Ron Thomas of CCM indicated that CCM will be surveying CT municipalities on the issue and he will report back.

23. Adjournment - First Selectman Mazza moved for adjournment. Mayor Jackson seconded the motion and all approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:41 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mayor Benjamin Blake, Secretary

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BALANCE SHEET - February, 2015

ASSETS

Cash and InvestmentsFirst Niagara Bank 472,887Connecticut Short-Term Investment Fund - SCRCOG 155,642Start Bank 100,485Total Cash and Investments 729,015

Accounts ReceivableMunicipal Dues - FY 14/15 15,000Connecticut Department of Transportation 364,843CTDOT - New Freedoms 15,712Connecticut Office of Policy & Management 205,000RPA - Sustainable Communities 269OPM - RPI Grants 12,514National Fish & Wildlife 3,368Amount for Accrued Leave 12,581Pre-Paid Expense & Other Receivables 18,539Total Accounts Receivable 647,824

Property and EquipmentCOG Equipment 25,536Total Property & Equipment 25,536

TOTAL ASSETS 1,402,376

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

LiabilitiesAccounts Payable 8,621Deferred Revenue - Municipal 51,367Deferred Revenue - GIA 136,667LOTCIP - Administrative Funds 231,262RPI Grant - GIS Project 0Nutmeg Network - Installation 5,540Total Current Liabilities 433,456

Fund BalanceFund Balance - July 1, 2014 731,598Amount for Accrued Leave 12,581Investment in Equipment 25,536Change in Fund Balance 199,204Fund Balance - February, 2015 968,920

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 1,402,376

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Statement of Resources and Expenditures - February, 2015

Resources FY 15 Budget To Date

Municipal Contribution 154,100 12,842 102,733

ConnDOT - Transportation PlanningU.S. Dept of Transportation - FY14/15 704,465 70,434 399,997U.S. Dept of Transportation - Carryover 652,182 0 0U.S. Dept of Transportation - Mobility Manger 81,180 11,574 12,569Connecticut Dept of Transportation - FY14/15 85,012 8,804 50,000Connecticut Dept of Transp - Carryover 81,523 0 0Connecticut Dept of Transp - LOTCIP 232,320 0 1,058Connecticut Dept of Transp - Mobility Manager 20,295 2,893 3,142

Connecticut Office of Policy & ManagementRegional Planning 410,000 34,167 273,333RPI Grant - GIS Project 240,301 28,570 90,910Nutmeg Network 29,300 23,760 23,760

Coastal Resilience Planning GrantNFWF - Coastal Resilience Planning Grant 700,000 3,368 3,368

Interest 1,000 27 215

TOTAL 3,391,678 196,438 961,087

Expenses FY 15 Budget To DateTotal Labor - Salaries & Benefits 692,193 428,853

Salaries 35,810 311,873Fringe Benefits 15,203 116,980

Travel 13,659 299 4,500Data Process 77,300 25 3,501General Operations 186,179 107,239

Rent 17,342 68,983Postage & Telephone 346 2,214Office Supplies 67 725Equipment Maintenance 2,113 10,562Publications 195 1,941Insurance & Professional Services 8,250 12,619Meeting Expenses & Advertising 1,193 8,509Miscellaneous & Equipment Use 139 336

Transportion Consultants 890,000 41,783 108,742Mobility Management - Kennedy Center 91,328 13,964 13,964Other Consultants 467,235 47,895 96,603Contingencies 440,032 0 0Reserve for Coastal Resilience Planning Grant - FY 16 533,752 0 0

TOTAL 3,391,678 185,973 749,438

Month of Feb, 2015

Month of Feb, 2015

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South Central Regional Council of Governments 2015-2018 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Amendment Number 4 Project 0043-0129 2012-A10-3 Bike/Ped East Haven Shoreline Greenway Trail

Changes Amendment 4 increases FD and moves CON to FY16

Reason Funds increased based on latest cost estimate and revised schedule

Project 0100-0178 2014-A25-1 Deck Replacement Br#03120 O/ I-91 Changes Amendment 4 increases ROW phase funding Reason Funding increased based on latest cost estimate CDOT reports; Authorization of MAP-21 resulted in a change to funding sources and eligibility criteria. As a result, the Department’s approach to inspection activities changed and new projects were established in July 2013 based on NHS versus Non-NHS locations. It has been determined that there were some errors and omissions in the Department’s initial cost estimates, revealing that funding needs have been underestimated, particularly for Non-NHS structures.

Revised estimates have been completed for the following 5 inspection projects and this modification updates the total cost for Non-NHS bridge inspection activities by State Forces, as well as Non- NHS Overhead Sign Support inspection activities by consultant engineering firms.

Project 0170-3223 2013-A15-2 Bridge Inspection by State forces- Non NHS

Changes Amendment 4 increases estimate for FY2015 Project 0170-3224 2013-A15-3 Bridge Inspection by Consultant NHS Bridges

Changes Amendment 4 increases estimate for FY2015 Project 0170-3225 2013-A15-4 Bridge Inspection by Consultant Non- NHS Bridges

Changes Amendment 4 increases estimate for FY2015 Project 0170-3226 2013-A15-5 Sign Support Consultant inspection- NHS roads

Changes Amendment 4 increases estimate for FY2015 Project 0170-3227 2013-A15-6 Sign Support Consultant inspection- non NHS

Changes Amendment 4 increases estimate for FY2015 Project 0173-0436 2013-A18-4 Install OSTA Traffic Signals

Changes Amendment 4 deletes project from TIP

Reason Project has been canceled

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FFY2015-FFY2018 Transportation Improvement Program4

South Central Regional Council of Governments

Amendment

SCRCOG # 2012-A10-3State Project 0043-0129Municipality East Haven

Project Name Bike/Ped East Haven Shoreline Greenway Trail

Description Project is for design and construction of 4,800 ft Shoreline Greenway Trail in East Haven. This section is from Spray park on Cosey Beach Ave to D.C Moore School

Current TIP Funding (In Thousands)

Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 Amend 10 introduces new project. FY12 TIP Amend 18 moves FD to FY14 and add CON for FY15 FY15 TIP Amend 4 increases FD and moves CON to FY16

Proposed TIP Funding (In Thousands)

2015 2016 2017 2018 FYIPriorFunding Phase

71FD FederalHPP

18Local

288CON Federal

242Local

06190Total Cost $619 0 0 0

2015 2016 2017 2018 FYI PriorFunding Phase

90FD FederalHPP

22Local

288CON Federal

242Local

1120TIP Funds $642 000530

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Amendment

SCRCOG # 2014-A25-1State Project 0100-0178Municipality North Haven

Project Name Deck Replacement Br#03120 O/ I-91

Description Deck replacement of Bridge #03120 which carries Bassett Rd over I-91.


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP Amend 25 adds new project. FY15 TIP Amend 4 increases ROW phase funding



320PD FederalBRZ

80State

400FD Federal

100State

40ROW Federal

10State

3,200CON Federal

800State

4,000550400Total Cost $4,950 0 0 0


320PD FederalBRZ

80State

400FD Federal

100State

148ROW Federal

37State

3,200CON Federal

800State

685400TIP Funds $5,085 0004,000

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Amendment

SCRCOG # 2013-A15-2State Project 0170-3223Municipality Statewide

Project Name Bridge Inspection by State forces- Non NHS Bridges

Description Inspection of bridges not located on National Highway System (as expanded under MAP-21) by State forces.


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP Amend 15 adds new project FY15 TIP Amend 4 increases estimate for FY2015



0OTH Ac-EntrySTPA-BRX

320 320Federal

80 80State

0400400Total Cost $800 0 0 0



320 3,200Federal

80 800State

4,000400TIP Funds $4,400 0000

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Amendment


Project Name Bridge Inspection by Consultant NHS Bridges

Description Inspection of bridges located on National Highway System (as expanded under MAP-21) by Consultants.


Proposed




0OTH Ac-EntryNHPP-BRX

6,720 6,720Federal

1,680 1,680State

08,4008,400Total Cost $16,800 0 0 0


0OTH Ac-EntryNHPP-BRX

6,720 8,506Federal

1,680 2,127State

10,6338,400TIP Funds $19,033 0000

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Amendment


Project Name Bridge Inspection by Consultant Non- NHS Bridges

Description Inspection of bridges not located on National Highway System (as expanded under MAP-21) by Consultants.


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP Amend 15 adds new project. FY12 TIP Amend 21 moves funding from FY15 to FY14 FY15 TIP Amend 4 adds AC Entry and funding for FY2015



3,680OTH FederalSTPA-BRX

920State

004,600Total Cost $4,600 0 0 0



3,680 3,440Federal

920 860State

4,3004,600TIP Funds $8,900 0000

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Amendment


Project Name Sign Support Consultant inspection- NHS roads

Description Inspection of overhead sign supports located on National Highway System (as expanded under MAP-21) by Consultant engineering firms.


Proposed




0OTH Ac-EntryNHPP

1,200 1,200Federal

300 300State

01,5001,500Total Cost $3,000 0 0 0


0OTH Ac-EntryNHPP

1,200 1,933Federal

300 483State

2,4161,500TIP Funds $3,916 0000

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Amendment


Project Name Sign Support Consultant inspection- non NHS roads

Description Inspection of overhead sign supports not located on National Highway System (as expanded under MAP-21) by Consultant engineering firms.


Proposed




0OTH Ac-EntrySTPA

98 98Federal

25 25State

0123123Total Cost $246 0 0 0


0OTH Ac-EntrySTPA

98 552Federal

25 138State

690123TIP Funds $813 0000

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Amendment

SCRCOG # 2013-A18-4State Project 0173-0436Municipality District 3

Project Name Install OSTA Traffic Signals

Description Installation and revision of traffic control signals approved by the office of State Traffic Administration (OSTA) in District 3 for FY2015


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP Amend 18 adds new project FY15 TIP amend 4 deletes project from TIP



80ROW FederalSTPA

20State

920CON Federal

50Local

180State

1,1501000Total Cost $1,250 0 0 0


0ROW FederalSTPA

0State

0CON Federal

0Local

0State

00TIP Funds $0 0000

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Resolution Fiscal Year 2015-Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Four Whereas: U.S. Department of Transportation “Metropolitan Planning Regulations” (23 CFR

450) prescribe that each metropolitan planning organization maintain a financially constrained multi-modal transportation improvement program consistent with a State Implementation Plan for Air Quality (SIP) conforming to both U.S. Environmental Protection Administration-established air quality guidelines and SIP-established mobile source emissions budgets; and

Whereas: The Council, per 23 CFR 450.324 and in cooperation with the Connecticut

Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) and public transit operators and relying upon financial constraints offered by ConnDOT, adopted a Fiscal Year 2015-Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Improvement Program on October 22, 2014, after finding the Program conforming per U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (U.S. EPA) final conformity rule (40 CFR 51 and 93) and relevant Connecticut Department of Transportation air quality conformity determinations: Air Quality Conformity Reports: Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program and the Region’s Long-Range Transportation Plans—2011 to 2040, (April, 2011); and

Whereas: The Council, on October 22, 2014, indicated that periodic Program adjustment or

amendment was possible; and Whereas: Projects referenced in the Program amendment (below) are consistent with the

region’s long-range transportation plan (South Central Regional Long Range Transportation Plan—2011 to 2040, (April, 2011)); and

Whereas: Council Public Participation Guidelines: Transportation Planning have been

observed during the development of the proposed Program amendment (below); and Whereas: By agreement between the Council and the Connecticut Department of

Transportation, public involvement activities carried out by the South Central Regional Council of Governments in response to U.S. Department of Transportation metropolitan planning requirements are intended to satisfy the requirements associated with development of a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and/or its amendment; and

Whereas: Council of Governments’ review of transportation goals, projects and opportunities

may result in further adjustment or amendment of the Program.

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Resolution Fiscal Year 2015-Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Four (continued) Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By the Council of Governments:

The Program Amendment Four shall be transmitted to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program

The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the South Central Regional Council of Governments certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the South Central Regional Council of Governments on March 25, 2015

Date: March 25, 2015 By: ____________________________________ Mayor Benjamin Blake, Secretary South Central Regional Council of Governments

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Resolution Authorizing Executive Director to Negotiate and Execute Consultant Agreement

related to the Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Planning Grant Whereas: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) sponsored a competitive RFP solicitation

for Coastal Resiliency Assessment, Community Coastal Resiliency Planning and Project Planning and Design in the geographic area affected by Hurricane Sandy; and

Whereas: The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) formed a partnership with the

Greater Bridgeport Regional Council and The Nature Conservancy to apply for a grant, which would enable the three organizations to develop a Regional Coastal Resiliency Plan for the Greater Bridgeport and Greater New Haven regions; and

Whereas: SCRCOG, as the lead applicant, was awarded a $700,000 NFWF Grant to develop a Regional

Coastal Resiliency Plan; and Whereas: The SCRCOG Board, on July 23, 2014, authorized its Executive Director to accept the

$700,000 grant; and Whereas: The NFWF Grant consists of four components: (1) Regional Natural/Green Infrastructure

Assessment, (2) Community Resiliency Engagement, (3) Highest Priority Project Design, and (4) Regional Coastal Resiliency Plan; and

Whereas: Requests for proposals were solicited from interested consultants for undertaking Project

Component #1 and Project Component #3; and Whereas: After a Selection Committee review, interview and recommendation process, it was

recommended that Milone and MacBroom be retained for the assignment. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By the Council of Governments The South Central Regional Council of Governments’ Executive Director, Carl J. Amento, is hereby authorized to negotiate and sign a consulting services agreement with Milone and MacBroom in order to complete Project Component #1 and Project Component #3 of the NFWF Grant. Certificate: The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the South Central Regional Council of Governments certified that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the SCRCOG on March 25, 2015. Date: March 25, 2015 By: __________________________________

Mayor Benjamin Blake, Secretary South Central Regional Council of Governments

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Recommendations for Revisions to SCRCOG Retirement Fund Portfolio

Each Spring, SCRCOG’s Retirement Fund Agent, Stephen Repka, recommends revisions to the portfolio of investments offered to SCRCOG employees under our 401(2) retirement plan through The Principal Financial Group.

Those recommended revisions are contained on the attached sheet. Investments highlighted in blue are proposed to replace investments highlighted in yellow. The SCRCOG Board needs to approve these revisions since they amount to amendments to the retirement plan.

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suggestions for funds highlighted in yellow

Investment Category Ticker Fund NameMS*

RatingExpense

Ratio2015 YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year

Aggressive Allocation PCWPX SAM Conservative Growth R5 Portfolio 4 1.29% 1.58% 6.96% 12.02% 10.82% 6.59%

Conservative Allocation PCBFX SAM Conservative Balanced R5 Portfolio 4 1.21% 1.33% 5.37% 7.80% 7.82% 6.07%PFIFX SAM Flexible Income R5 Portfolio 3 1.14% 0.89% 4.58% 6.45% 6.86% 5.64%

Corporate Bond LIIAX Columbia Corporate Income A Fund 3 0.96% 1.54% 4.66% 4.74% 6.29% 5.50%

Foreign Large Growth RERCX American Funds EuroPacific Growth R3 Fund 3 Gold 1.14% 3.98% 1.41% 8.90% 6.28% 6.44%

Inflation-Protected Bond PRTNX PIMCO Real Return A Fund 3 Silver 0.85% 0.14% 0.71% -0.25% 3.67% 4.35%MDDVX BlackRock Equity Dividend A Fund 3 Bronze 0.95% -0.68% 8.40% 12.41% 12.08% 7.98%

Large Blend RFNCX American Funds Fundamental Investors R3 Fund 3 Gold 0.96% 1.96% 10.10% 15.80% 12.86% 8.31%FRDRX Franklin Rising Dividends R Fund 3 Neutral 1.16% -0.65% 8.12% 13.79% 13.26% 6.77%PSGFX SAM Strategic Growth R5 Portfolio 2 1.23% 1.39% 7.74% 13.62% 11.90% 6.74%

PCAQX Principal Capital Appreciation R5 Fund 3 0.72% 2.43% 14.93% 15.94% 13.96% 8.81%PLFPX Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index R5 Fund 4 0.41% 1.44% 14.86% 15.96% 14.31% 7.55%

Large Growth RGACX American Funds Growth Fund of America R3 Fund 3 Bronze 0.98% 2.95% 9.07% 17.24% 13.18% 8.08%SGRAX Wells Fargo Advantage Growth A Fund 3 Bronze 1.18% 4.62% 4.92% 13.44% 16.82% 12.19%DVEAX Delaware Select Growth A Fund 3 1.25% 2.16% 8.14% 12.74% 16.32% 10.41%

Large Value MEIAX MFS Value A Fund 4 Silver 0.88% 0.54% 10.79% 16.84% 13.50% 7.80%

Mid-Cap Value PLPPX MidCap Value III R5 Fund 4 0.89% 1.62% 10.30% 18.19% 15.59% 8.73%

Moderate Allocation RLBCX American Funds American Balanced R3 Fund 5 Silver 0.94% 0.81% 8.32% 12.30% 11.31% 6.75%PSBFX SAM Balanced R5 Portfolio 3 Neutral 1.25% 1.53% 6.23% 10.08% 9.46% 6.52%

Real Estate DPREX Delaware REIT A Fund 2 1.34% 1.49% 20.32% 13.29% 15.12% 8.13%PREPX Principal Real Estate Securities R5 Fund 5 1.09% 3.55% 25.54% 15.27% 15.57% 10.30%

Retirement Income PLSPX Principal LifeTime Strategic Income R5 Fund 3 Bronze 0.90% 1.09% 3.78% 5.15% 6.17% 3.94%

Small Blend GSSMX Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value A Fund 3 Bronze 1.35% 0.97% 5.85% 16.50% 15.05% 9.11%

Small Growth GTSAX Invesco Small Cap Growth A Fund 4 Silver 1.22% 4.48% 7.43% 18.04% 16.96% 10.27%

Target Date 2000-2010 PTAPX Principal LifeTime 2010 R5 Fund 3 Bronze 0.94% 1.34% 4.42% 7.30% 7.76% 4.76%

Target Date 2011-2015 LTPFX Principal LifeTime 2015 R5 Fund 4 Bronze 0.95% 1.32% 4.60% 8.14% 8.37% -

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SCRCOG Regional GIS Program

Regional Performance Incentive Program Grant In December 2011, the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) applied for a grant through the Regional Performance Incentive (RPI) Program to develop a web-based Geographic Information System (Regional GIS Program). The primary objective of the $591,028 multi-year grant, awarded to SCRCOG in the Fall of 2012, was to develop a program to provide access to a uniform regional database that will have a variety data layers integrated within it. The foundation of the regional database is a seamless GIS parcel/boundary dataset and an interactive web-based viewer (SCRCOG GIS Viewer). The SCRCOG GIS Viewer will allow both municipal staff and the public to view spatial information in a regional context, such as zoning, land-use, transportation, environmental features, and demographic data. Users, regardless of technical expertise, will be able to take advantage of the Program for online mapping and data analysis. Advisory Committee Participation An Advisory Committee, consisting of representatives from each of the fifteen municipalities in the Region, was formed to guide the development of the Regional GIS Program and ensure that municipal benefits would be achieved. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Regional GIS Program, which was prepared by SCRCOG Staff and vetted by the Advisory Committee, was issued in Spring 2013. After an extensive interview process, New England GeoSystems was the firm selected from among 11 applicants to implement the Regional GIS Program. Municipal participation was critical in the development of the Regional GIS Program and resulted in eight advisory committee meetings, fifteen municipal meetings and numerous follow-up meetings throughout the duration of this project. SCRCOG Staff and the Advisory Committee, in light of technological advances, concluded that it would be more cost effective and efficient to have the hosting and maintenance of the regional GIS datasets and web viewer managed by the selected consulting firm (New England GeoSystems). Data Development During the development of the seamless regional parcel and boundary data layers, Quality Assurance/Quality Control reports were created for each of the fifteen municipalities for review. This process allowed for New England Geosystems to make appropriate improvements to the data layers which were approved by the municipalities. The additional spatial information associated with the Regional GIS Program was aligned where appropriate with the seamless regional parcel/boundary data layer. Next Steps The SCRCOG GIS Viewer is scheduled to be launched by the end of Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and will be compatible with mobile devices. In consultation with the Regional GIS Advisory Committee, SCRCOG Staff will continue to enhance the Regional GIS Program through the incorporation of additional data layers and/or functionality.

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STATE OF CONNECTICUT

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES & PUBLIC PROTECTION DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & HOMELAND SECURITY

25 Sigourney Street, 6th floor, Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: 860.256.0800 / Fax: 860.256.0815

An Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

DEMHS Region 2 John B. Field Jr., Emergency Management Area Coordinator Re: March 2015 COG Report The Region 2 Regional Emergency Planning Team (REPT) will be holding a functional exercise on April 25, 2015 in Durham. The scenario will be a mass casualty event occurring during the Durham Fair. Local resources with assistance from local mutual aid, regional and state resources will be responding to the simulation. Mid-State Hospital will be utilizing the event to meet their requirements. All Region 2 Chief Elected Officials are invited to observe the event and view their regional assets in operation. Please feel free to contact the DEMHS Region 2 Office for further details. CT DEMHS Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Unit and Dominion Nuclear will be hosting numerous Millstone exercises over the next couple of months. The first few exercises will be internal evaluations of Millstones operations and response. During these exercises CT’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and Regional Offices will test communications with Millstone. On June 25 2015 the City of New Haven will host a Host Community Functional Exercise and evaluate its responsibilities as a “Host Community” during a Millstone Event. CT DEMHS continues to work with FEMA collected cost from four counties; New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham related to the January 26th Winter Storm. At the time of this report, three (3) of the counties (New London, Tolland and Windham) and the State had reached the spending criteria and we continue to collect data from New Haven County in hopes of reaching the spending threshold. Communities in New Haven County are being encouraged to submit their documentation prior to the March 20, 2015 deadline. CT DEMHS regional offices continue to collect All Hazard School Emergency plans in accordance with Version 2 of the requirements. School systems are required to include community emergency responders in their planning process. We are encouraging local emergency management officials to work with their school planners to ensure all communities are aware of the expected response within these plans. Any questions can be forwarded to the Region 2 Office for referral. Region 2 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 13 hosted the Harvard Meta Leadership Program in North Haven on March 10th. Approximately 130 attendees participated in the program under the direction of Harvard Professor Dr. Barry Dorn who provided a wealth information related to modern day leadership during emergency crisis. DEMHS Grants Unit is now working to close out the 2012/2013 EMPG. We will continue to work with the cities/towns as we move forward to accomplish this. We now continue to collect documentation regarding the 2013/2014 EMPG. Please do not hesitate to contact the DEMS Region 2 Office for assistance if needed.

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25 Sigourney Street, 6th floor, Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: 860.256.0800 / Fax: 860.256.0815

An Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

2012 HSGP deadline has been extended a month to April 30, 2015. This will provide Region 2 REPT an opportunity to completely exhaust its HSGP funds prior to the deadline. CT DEMHS is working with CT DEEP to have presentation for each Region in the State regarding Public Act 13-197 entitled “An Act Concerning the Dam Safety Program and Mosquito Control”. Section 5 of the Act contains a requirement for High (Class C) or Significant (Class B) hazard dam owners to develop and implement emergency action plans (EAP) and update the plan every two (2) years. The Public Act also states that the regulations need to include the following: criteria and standards for inundation studies and inundation zone mapping; procedures for monitoring the dam and structure during periods of heavy rainfall and runoff, including personnel assignments and features of the dam to be inspected at given intervals during such periods; and a formal notification system to alert appropriate local officials who are responsible for the warning and evacuation of residents in the inundation zone in the event of an emergency. Local emergency management officials will likely be involved in the warning and evacuation procedures stated in the required EAP. This presentation will be provided at the March 20th Region 2 REPT-SC meeting. All EMDs have been invited to attend. Region 2 personnel continue to provide assistance as needed. Please do not hesitate to contact the Region 2 Office at any time. Respectfully submitted: John B. Field Jr. DEMHS Region 2 Emergency Management Area Coordinator P.O. Box 2794 1111 Country Club Road Middletown, CT 06457 (860)685-8105 Office (860)685-8366 Fax (860)250-3453 Cell (860)708-0748 24-Hour Pager [email protected]

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SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT

Regional Planning Commission



March 2015 Action Table

Ref. # Received Description Adjacent RPC Towns Abridged RPC Action

2.1 1/30/2015

Town of Clinton: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments to add Definitions for “Common Green Space” and “Tract”

Madison

By resolution, the RPC has determined that the Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments do not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the towns in the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

2.2 1/30/2015

Town of Clinton: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments pertaining to Multiple Dwelling Units in Commercial Structures

Madison


2.3 1/30/2015

Town of Clinton: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments to add Section 10.5 (Village Residential Development)

Madison


2.4 1/30/2015

Town of Clinton: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments to Section 24 (Schedule of Uses)

Madison


2.5 2/23/2015

Town of Madison: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments pertaining to Commercial Agriculture and Activities, Uses, and Events allowed on Farms

Guilford


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2.6 2/24/2015

Town of Hamden: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to revise the Definition of “Dormitory”

Bethany, New Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, Woodbridge

By resolution, the RPC has determined that the Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment does not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the towns in the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

2.7 3/1/2015

Town of Southington: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments pertaining to Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, Industrial Zones, and Wireless Telecommunication Facilities

Meriden


2.8 3/5/2015

Town of Wallingford: 2015 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application

Hamden, Meriden,

North Branford, North Haven

By resolution, the RPC recommends that the Department of Community and Economic Development award a grant to the Town of Wallingford to complete the drainage project and upgrade the sewage pump for the moderate-income and elderly housing complex. The grant application is consistent with and meets important housing goals identified in the South Central Regional Plan of Conservation and Development of providing a diverse and affordable housing stock for all incomes and age groups.

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Transportation Planning Work Program Unified Planning Work Program Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017 July 2015 - June 2016 July 2016 - June 2017 Draft as recommended by Transportation Committee 3-11-2015

South Central Regional Council of Governments 127 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor West North Haven, Connecticut 06473 Tel. (203) 234-7555 Fax (203) 234-9850 Website: www.scrcog.org


Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Key Issues for the FY 2016 and FY 2017 Program Years .................................................................... 1 Task 1: Management of the Planning Process ........................................................................................ 5 Task 2: Data Collection/Analysis – Monitoring and Projections ......................................................... 7 Task 3: Transportation Planning Activities ........................................................................................... 9 Task 4: Other Technical Assistance ...................................................................................................... 16 Task 5: Public Participation ................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix A: Budget Tables .................................................................................................................... 20 Appendix B: Statement of Cooperative MPO/State/Transit Operators Planning Roles and Responsbilities ..................................................................................... 27

FY 2016 and FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program

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Introduction The South Central Connecticut Region includes the entire corporate limits of the fifteen municipalities in the Greater New Haven area - Bethany, Branford, East Haven Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge. The Region is a Council of Governments, as permitted by the Connecticut General Statutes, with each municipality represented by its chief elected official. The Council meets monthly to act on regional business and oversee the transportation activities of the Region. Recommendations concerning transportation actions are forwarded to the Council from the Transportation Committee, consisting of seven members of the Council, and the Transportation Technical Committee, which includes an appointed staff person from each municipality. These two committees meet jointly each month to recommend actions for consideration by the Council on transportation matters. The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is adopted in accord with federal code (23CFR Part 450.308) and governs the transportation planning activities of the Region. These planning activities include planning partners at the federal level of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and, at the state level, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). It is noted that the FY 17 activities shown herein are subject to SCRCOG approval of the SCRCOG FY17 budget and may be adjusted after funding levels are confirmed.

Key Issues for the 2016 and 2017 Program Years

Responding to the Goals of MAP-21

The Federal transportation act, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), identifies eight (8) planning factors that Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), such as the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG), must consider in their Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWP). These general planning goals are:

1. Economic Vitality – Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity and efficiency;

2. Safety – Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;

3. Security – Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;

4. Mobility – Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and freight; 5. Environment – Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation,

improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns;


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6. System Integration – Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight;

7. System Management – Promote efficient system management and operation, and; 8. System Preservation – Emphasize preservation of the existing transportation system.

Responding to State and Federal guidelines, SCRCOG completed, in May 2015, an update of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The LRTP incorporates all responses to outreach and establishes regional goals. Similarly, the 2008 Regional Plan of Conservation and Development suggests strategies for future actions in the Region. Safety of our transportation network is an important concern and a key consideration in the selection and prioritization of future projects. The Connecticut Strategic Highway Safety Plan provides a framework for increasing highway safety. Mobility of the region’s population is another key goal of any transportation solution. The proposed work program elements respond to the planning goals noted above. SCRCOG’s FY 2016 and FY 2017 UPWP addresses major regional transportation issues and opportunities through a combination of regional staff effort, consultant support and coordination with CTDOT and the related staff work at our member cities and towns. This UPWP summarizes ongoing staff work, such as inter-agency coordination, analysis and utilization of the latest available census and demographic data, data monitoring, modeling and outreach, as well as special projects to be conducted during the coming fiscal year. The FY 2016 and FY 2017 UPWP utilizes and builds upon previous year activities. For each of these tasks, the following sections of the UPWP identify objectives, and major activities for the FY 2016 and FY 2017 work program. Products, such as technical memoranda, final reports or other documentation are also noted, and the anticipated schedule for major work tasks is identified. Maintaining a balanced, multi-modal transportation program is a critical element in meeting State and Federal planning guidelines. The FY 2016 and FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program consists of five work tasks:

Task 1: Management of the Planning Process - Program Administration Task 2: Data Collection/Analysis - Monitoring and Projections Task 3: Planning Activities Task 4: Other Technical Assistance Task 5: Public Participation


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Work Program Highlights - FY 2016

Program Element/Study Description Consultant

Support

Multi-Community Sign Inventory Program

For Bethany, East Haven, Orange and Woodbridge, provide town wide inventory of road and street signs, providing software for management and recommendations for upgrades and regulatory compliance

$140,000

Update Bike Ped Study Update previous Bike Ped Study to reflect current conditions and goals in accord with certification recommendations $105,000

Town of East Haven Route 1, 100, Forbes Place, Kimberly Ave. Study

Review current conditions, limitations and study options for improved access and operation of these intersections and connections

$70,000

Town of Madison Downtown Connectivity Study

Review current conditions, limitations and options for improved connectivity and circulation in downtown area, including train station and retail south of Boston Post Road

$30,000

City of New Haven One Way Two Way Study Newhallville, Fair Haven

Evaluation of conversion back to two way of selected streets in these two neighborhoods. Review opportunities for complete streets implementation along with conversion potential. Concept plans and potential cost estimates to be prepared

$90,000

Town of Wallingford Signal Improvement, Efficiency and Safety Study

Study to evaluate existing conditions and provide recommendations for signal hardware and software upgrades, evaluate signal communication options, and provide recommendations for improved hardware, software, efficiency and safety

$40,000

City of Meriden – Transit Center “First Mile, Last Mile” Study

Study to identify gaps, needed and or possible improvements in infrastructure or service to facilitate access to and usage of the transit center

$50,000

Total $525,000


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Work Program Highlights - FY 2017

Program Element/Study Description Consultant

Support

TOD Phase 2

Next phase of previous TOD study, building upon Phase 1 and the work of individual municipalities to refine future options and roadmap

$110,000

City of New Haven Sign Inventory Program, Phase 1

Phase 1 to provide city wide inventory of road and street signs, providing software for management and recommendations for upgrades and regulatory compliance

$100,000

City of Meriden – Route 5 Corridor Study

Corridor Study of pertinent section of Route 5 to improve safety, operational concerns, and geometric deficiencies while addressing circulation and pedestrian issues

$85,000

Regional Freight Study In cooperation with CTDOT efforts, prepare regional components for utilization in state freight plan $20,000

Transportation Demand Model Update Update demand model to meet regional and state goals $100,000

Performance Metrics Transition Study

Review of federal and state performance metrics and requirements and provide recommendations on the methods of utilization in SCRCOG transportation planning

$50,000

Transportation Vulnerability and Resiliency Study Phase 1

Regional study to assess major vulnerability and resiliency issues and identify options and projects to improve resiliency and reduce vulnerability

$50,000

Congestion Management Process

Additional data collection and implementation of CMP recommendations from previous study. Continued input to tie our CMP efforts with the Lower Connecticut River Valley COG as the two main areas of the New Haven TMA

$50,000

Total $565,000


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Task 1: Management of the Planning Process Objectives

1. Schedule planning activities and allocate staff resources appropriately to conduct all identified UPWP work tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

2. Prepare and adopt a planning work program for the next fiscal period. 3. Ensure that expenditures are well documented and cost-effective.

Major 2016 and 2017 Activities Mid-Year FY 2016 Work Program Review Review and adjust the work program relative to emerging issues, opportunities and progress through the first six months. Review of FY 2017 Work Program Review and amend FY 2017 program in response to final funding levels and emerging requests from member municipalities. Prepare FY18 and FY 19 UPWP Preparation of FY18 and FY19 UPWP for adoption prior to start of FY 18.

Certification Re-certification process was accomplished in FY 2013. Work with CTDOT, FHWA and FTA to document compliance with applicable federal standards and recertification requirements. For FY 2016 and FY 2017, annual self-certification will be approved by Council members (Mayors and First Selectmen) stating that the planning process is consistent with applicable federal regulations. Products/Reports

• Financial Control. Maintain financial records and develop reports in accordance with USDOT and CTDOT regulations and guidance.

• Quarterly Reports. Develop quarterly narrative and financial status reports for funding agencies.

• Annual Affirmative Action Plan. Review and revise Affirmative Action Plan (February 2016 and February 2017).


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• Annual Audit. Comprehensive audit of Council FY 2015 and FY 2016 revenue, expenditures and internal management practices (November 2015 and November 2016).

This task requires continuing activity throughout the years. Reporting milestones are noted above.


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Task 2: Data Collection/Analysis – Monitoring and Projections Objectives 1. Provide a database for regional transportation planning in close coordination with

Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) data developed for statewide needs. 2. Maintain regional highway and transit databases as components of SCRCOG’s regional

travel demand model. 3. Coordinate data acquisition with CTDOT and member municipalities to ensure the utility and

compatibility of data. Major 2016 and 2017 Activities CTDOT Photolog Continue to make current digital photography available to interested towns and cities within the region. Demand Modeling Database Maintain the region’s travel demand model. Integrate new CTDOT traffic counts obtained through consultant supported work. Continue network maintenance for additions and changes to the roadway and transit systems.

Traffic Data Collection Program Continue major intersections counting program within the consultant supported project work to collect data at those intersections that are identified at the municipal level for evaluation of congestion and safety-related issues. As in the past, share the proposed counting program with municipalities and CTDOT's Office of Traffic Engineering and coordinate with other data collection programs at the state and local level.

Rail and Commuter Parking Lot Occupancy Survey Monitor late-morning occupancy (maximum occupancy) at New Haven’s Union Station, at the West Haven and Milford Railroad Stations and at the Branford, Guilford and Madison Shore Line East stations as well as lots adjacent to I-95 and I-91 on a quarterly basis and publish data on the SCRCOG website. Congestion Monitoring SCRCOG staff will work with municipal staff to identify target areas for operations and management strategies (O&M) including development and implementation of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) strategies and technologies in the region, as well as Travel Demand Management (TDM). Consultant supported work will include preparation of required reports. Staff will continue to cooperate with CTDOT on the six elements of the congestion management process (CMP): Determining the CMP network in the Region, Defining congestion, identifying congested links, developing strategies to address congested links, implementing strategies: short


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and long term, and monitoring the network. Activities will focus on the recommendations from previous consultant supported studies and as per CTDOT guidance. Safety Monitoring Review safety data, goals, objectives and strategies to promote safety and solicit projects for participation in the CTDOT Local Accident Reduction Program. Work with CTDOT to further implementation of the Connecticut Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Capital Expenditures Report Assist CTDOT with the Local Highway Finance Report (form FHWA-536) on capital expenditures on local roads. Products

• Model Database Updates. • Traffic Data Collection within consultant supported work. • Commuter Parking Lot Occupancy Data. • Congestion Management Process review with CTDOT and recommendations.

Schedule

Traffic Data Collection Any counting will occur with FY 2016 and FY 2017 consultant supported projects. Rail and Commuter Parking Lot Occupancy Survey Quarterly rail and commuter parking lot occupancy data collection. (September and December 2015; March and June 2016, September and December 2016; March and June 2017). Congestion Monitoring Activities will occur over the fiscal years as recommended by previous studies and as per CTDOT and FHWA guidance. This task requires continuing activity throughout the years. Reporting milestones are noted above.


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Task 3: Transportation Planning Activities Objectives

1. Maintain a four-year Transportation Improvement Program reflecting current regional priorities, long-range regional objectives, and MAP-21 transportation planning requirements. Accompany TIP actions with an air quality conformity statement as appropriate establishing relationships to the State Implementation Plan for Air Quality.

2. Facilitate public awareness of the adoption process for the TIP and STIP, and provide the

opportunity for public comment on TIP-related actions at the SCRCOG level.

3. Develop transportation planning proposals and studies that are consistent with the goals identified in the Long Range Transportation Plan FY2015-FY2018 TIP and the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (prepared during FY 2008), Connecticut’s Conservation and Development Policies Plan, 2013-2018, state and local municipal economic development objectives and the region’s economic development program.

4. Develop recommended capital and operational improvements to enhance the existing transportation system, including consideration for the development and implementation of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) improvements, advancing the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) strategies and technologies in the region, as well as Travel Demand Management measures.

5. Coordinate the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development with member

municipalities.

6. Identify general direction for future SCRCOG work and offer member municipalities a range of options and experience gained from basic planning research.

7. Continue to work with the State of Connecticut Governor’s Transit Oriented

Development initiatives, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and other state agencies to plan transit improvements and provide support for transit oriented development (TOD) and affordable housing in the vicinity of existing and proposed transit corridors.

8. Continue coordinated planning to promote safety, livable communities and environmental sustainability.

9. Continue to advance programs for the preservation of the existing transportation system, including actions which maintain the transportation system in a “state of good repair”.

10. Continue to meet MAP-21 requirements, with the inclusion of performance measures as they are finalized.


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Major 2016 and 2017 Activities Review of Land Use and Transportation Models SCRCOG staff will work with municipal staff to assess impacts of projected land uses on transportation in the Region. Land use decisions will be analyzed to assess consistency with State, Regional, and local Plans of Conservation and Development. Identification of major growth corridors and review of major transportation improvements will help frame preferred growth patterns including transit-oriented development (TOD) and smart growth initiatives. Help advance initiatives that reduce dependence on single occupancy vehicles and improve the region’s air quality. Technical assistance will be provided to the Region’s municipalities as requested. Staff will work to support State efforts to fund transit improvements and TOD through CTDOT projects. These include the West Haven train station related TOD, Union Station proposed TOD, pilot program TOD in Meriden as authorized by statute and other potential TOD proposals throughout the Region. These efforts, in coordination with other tasks outlined herein, will move the region towards the goal of safe, livable communities, and work towards environmental sustainability. Maintain FY2015-FY2018 TIP Update as required the adopted four-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is consistent with the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan 2015-2040 and state-defined financial constraints. Review Long Range Transportation Plan 2015-2040 Review as necessary the Region’s Long Range Transportation Plan to insure consistency with regional and state goals. Environmental Justice and Title VI Utilize 2010 Census data and latest available demographic data to identify changes to EJ areas and evaluate impacts of plans and programs on these areas. Continue outreach and activities to meet the requirements of Title VI.

Surface Transportation Program Establish regional priorities with CTDOT to facilitate the annual statewide program development process. Maintain a multi-year program that balances priorities, costs, available funds and the progress of individual projects. Sustain a continuous interchange with municipalities advancing Surface Transportation Program and Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) projects on municipal roads per CTDOT guidelines. Continue Council monitoring of programmed work through monthly review. Continue programming consultation with regional planning organizations comprising the Bridgeport-Stamford and New Haven-Meriden urbanized areas. Air Quality/ Environmental Planning Work with CTDOT to give consideration to the impacts of climate change and air quality on the transportation decision making process. Work with CTDOT to make the necessary air conformity determinations based upon CTDOT modeling.


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FTA Section 5310 Outreach to Private Non-Profit Organizations and Local Public Bodies Share notice of an annual Section 5310 grant funding and help potential applicants advance proposals consistent with FTA and CTDOT guidelines (January 2016 and January 2017). Local Transit Districts Continue attendance at Greater New Haven Transit District meetings and, periodically, at meetings of the Meriden Transit District and the Milford Transit District. Meetings provide feedback for the areawide planning and programming process. Local Accident Reduction Program Prepare municipal local accident reduction program applications per annual state/regional outreach, emphasizing a state/federal pedestrian safety focus. Develop proposals with municipal staff, frame material for municipal review and advance proposals for Council review per longstanding practice (April 2016 and April 2017). Congestion Mitigation/ Air Quality As per CTDOT guidance, solicit proposals from the Region for ranking and forwarding to CTDOT for new congestion mitigation/air quality funding under the next highway act or as provided in continuing resolutions. Traffic Diversion Routes Continue review of previous individual municipal plans completed by CTDOT and implemented by the Region as they are impacted by new construction and roadway modifications. FY 2016 Consultant Supported Activity Seven studies will be conducted by consultants engaged by the Region. All consultant work will be undertaken in a manner consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Any studies undertaken by the Region that impact state transportation systems or highways will identify the role and/or assistance expected from CTDOT, including resources and outcome. Multi-Community Sign Inventory Program – For Bethany, East Haven, Orange, and Woodbridge, provide town wide inventory of road and street signs, providing software for management and recommendations for upgrades and regulatory compliance. Update Regional Bike Ped Study – Update previous study to reflect current conditions in accord with certification recommendations. Town of Madison Downtown Connectivity Study – Review current conditions, limitations and options for improved connectivity and circulation in downtown area, including train station and retail south of Boston Post Road Town of East Haven, Route 1, 100, Forbes Place, Kimberly Ave. Study – Review current conditions, limitations and study options for improved access and operation of these intersections and connections


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City of New Haven, One Way Two Way Study Newhallville, Fair Haven – Evaluation of conversion back to two way of selected streets in these two neighborhoods. Review opportunities for complete streets implementation along with conversion potential. Concept plans and potential cost estimates to be prepared. Town of Wallingford Signal Improvement, Efficiency and Safety Study – Study to evaluate existing conditions and provide recommendations for signal hardware and software upgrades, evaluate signal communication options, and provide recommendations for improved hardware, software, efficiency and safety. City of Meriden – Transit Center “First Mile, Last Mile” Study - Study to identify gaps, needed and or possible improvements in infrastructure or service to facilitate access to and usage of the transit center. FY 2017 Consultant Supported Activity Eight studies will be conducted by consultants engaged by the Region. All consultant work will be undertaken in a manner consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Any studies undertaken by the Region that impact state transportation systems or highways will identify the role and/or assistance expected from CTDOT, including resources and outcome. Transit-Oriented Development Study – Phase 2 of a TOD Feasibility Study to improve ridership on the rail service available in the South Central Region. Phase 2 will build upon Phase 1 and expand the in-depth analysis around each of the train stations located in the region to determine the development potential, street connectivity, access, potential for bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and last mile connections. City of New Haven Sign Inventory Phase 1 – Program to provide city wide inventory of road and street signs, providing software for management and recommendations for upgrades and regulatory compliance. City of Meriden Route 5 Corridor Study - Corridor Study of pertinent section of Route 5 to improve safety, operational concerns, and geometric deficiencies while addressing circulation and pedestrian issues. Regional Freight Study – In cooperation with CTDOT efforts, prepare regional components for utilization in state freight plan. Transportation Demand Model Update – Update demand model to meet regional and state goals. Performance Metrics Transition Study – Review of federal and state performance metrics and requirements and provide recommendations on the methods of utilization in SCRCOG transportation planning.


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Transportation Vulnerability and Resiliency Study Phase 1 – Regional study to assess major vulnerability and resiliency issues and identify options and projects to improve resiliency and reduce vulnerability. Congestion Management Process – Additional data collection and implementation of CMP recommendations from previous studies. Continued input to tie our CMP efforts with Lower Conn River Valley COG as the two main areas of the New Haven TMA. Other Planning Activities Locally Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan (LOCHSTP) This requirement of SAFETEA-LU is the planning element under which SCRCOG will continue to coordinate transit services to provide for the basic mobility needs of the Region’s elderly and disabled under the Section 5310 program, Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. In 2014, the Region established a Mobility Management Program and engaged a Mobility Ombudsman to facilitate outreach to service providers and municipalities to identify service gaps and needs. During FY 2016 and FY 2017, staff will continue outreach to service providers and CTDOT and work with them to implement service priorities. Transit Planning Most day-to-day operational planning for the transit systems in the South Central region is done at the individual agency level (i.e. by Greater New Haven Transit District, CTTransit, Milford Transit District and Meriden Transit District). SCRCOG staff play a role in coordinating programs between these regional districts, assessing demographic and land use policies that will impact the viability of transit services, and identifying new opportunities for transit service outside the existing route network and service areas. Staff attends transit meetings in the region. Recommendations of the FY2008 Regional Transit Implementation Project will be pursued. Initiatives that increase transit usage and reduce the usage of single occupancy vehicles and contribute to improving air quality in the region will be prioritized. Freight Movement Planning Planning for more efficient truck freight movement and reducing the impacts of existing truck trips on adjacent residential areas is a key element of previous UPWP studies. SCRCOG staff will continue to monitor freight movement trends in the region and identify opportunities for improved movements and efficiencies which will also reduce the impacts of goods movement on the air quality in the region. Staff will work with CTDOT on a state freight plan and assist the Department identifying bottlenecks, needed improvements and estimated costs to improve freight movement into and through the region, the state and surrounding states. Other freight-related staff activities will focus on evaluation of intermodal issues relating to the Port of New Haven and potential expanded utilization, assisting, as appropriate, the City of New Haven and the Port Authority of New Haven with their evaluation of site and development alternatives for the proposed intermodal terminals at the Port. Staff will continue to work with


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municipalities and the State to maximize future intermodal opportunities as they develop throughout the Region. Improvements to track connections in the vicinity of the Port of New Haven completed with the cooperation of the property owners will allow, for the first time in several decades, direct connection between the port area and the mainline rail network. This project will substantially enhance the economics of intermodal freight shipment and will provide strong economic development benefits to the region. The runway safety improvements at Tweed New Haven Airport potentially allow for improved freight utilization at the Airport. SCRCOG staff will work with the Airport Authority, Town of East Haven and City of New Haven to evaluate potential increased freight operations to reduce congestion on the region’s interstates and provide timely delivery of goods and food products to the region. Operations and Management Strategies SCRCOG staff will continue to review State ITS Architecture refinements, and will ensure coordination with regional and local plans. Many of the study efforts outlined above are focused on alleviating traffic congestion and thereby improving air quality through enhanced operation and utilization of existing transportation system assets. Safety Activities SCRCOG staff will continue to work with CTDOT, member municipalities and other regional entities to advance safety programs and activities in the region. SCRCOG will participate in the update of CTDOT’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan and incorporate its recommendations into regional plans and activities. Climate Change and Resiliency Work in cooperation with CTDOT and other state and local agencies to improve transportation system resiliency in the face of climate change, sea level rise and severe storms. Support CTDOT’s climate change and resiliency planning efforts. SCRCOG’s other climate change, coastal resilience, and hazard mitigation efforts in conjunction with additional partners will further regional planning efforts and identify potential opportunities for improving transportation resiliency. Transition to Performance Based Planning and Programming As federal and state standards required under MAP-21 are finalized and adopted, SCRCOG staff will work to develop and implement a performance management approach to transportation planning and programming that supports the achievement of transportation system performance outcomes. Models of Regional Planning As noted in our last certification review, SCRCOG coordinates with Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments, the other major planning region sharing our urban area. In addition, our participation in the Connecticut Association of Councils of Governments


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(CTCOG), as well as numerous staff contacts, keeps us in contact and cooperation with not only the other neighboring Councils, but the entire state regional planning community. We will continue to build upon this strong base of cooperation and collaboration. Ladders of Opportunity SCRCOG staff continue to look for means to identify and address transportation connectivity issues. Our previous Transit Study, our commencement of a Mobility Manager Service for elderly and persons with disabilities and our recently completed Jobs Access Study, produced in cooperation with the local NAACP chapter and the Workforce Alliance, among other partners, are examples of the region’s commitment to identifying and working to address transportation connectivity issues. These efforts will continue during FY2016 and FY2017. Products

• FY2015-2018 TIP. Maintain the four-year Transportation Improvement Program and adopt amendments as appropriate throughout the fiscal year.

• Review of Long Range Transportation Plan 2015-2040 • Local Accident Reduction Program. Prepare applications for CTDOT review in

association with interested municipalities (April 2016 and April 2017). • FTA Section 5310 Program Priorities. Review and approval of grants, in

conjunction with CTDOT (April 2016 and April 2017). • New CMAQ projects as per CTDOT guidance.

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Task 4: Other Technical Assistance Objective

1. Coordination with Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

(DEMHS) on emergency response planning and transportation security. 2. Provide technical assistance and coordination with Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

program participants and CTDOT concerning applications for funding. 3. Provide assistance to new transit station development in the Region, including transit

oriented development (TOD) for New Haven, West Haven, North Haven, Branford, Madison, Guilford, Orange, Wallingford, Meriden, and Milford.

4. Work with REX Development to ensure continued regional economic vitality. Major 2016 and 2017 Activities Coordination with DEMHS Continue attendance by staff at DEMHS regional meetings to work with DEHMS and municipal staff on emergency response planning and implementation. Review of DEMHS communications and plans to insure integration with other regional initiatives. Security of the Transportation System Work with DEMHS Region 2 Regional Emergency Preparedness Team Steering Committee to review and offer recommendations on security. The Transportation Regional Emergency Support Function provides an annual SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to help improve regional transportation function and security. Safe Routes to Schools Work with interested schools and CTDOT to provide coordination and technical assistance in the preparation of SRTS Master Plans and application for infrastructure grants through the program. Transit Stations and TOD Work with interested municipalities, CTDOT, local legislators and residents to help promote transit and TOD opportunities to increase mobility, improve transportation options, promote economic vitality, and encourage the linking of transportation and land use decisions. REX Development Promote regional economic vitality through representation on the REX Board. Chief Elected Officials serve on the REX Board, which identifies regional economic opportunities. Continued Board membership and participation, with periodic reports to the Council, will help promote economic vitality and opportunities. REX serves as the regional coordinator of brownfields funds, utilizing these opportunities to encourage adaptive reuse of brownfields sites to contribute to the improved economic environment of the region.


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This task requires continuing activity throughout the years.

Task 5: Public Participation Objectives 1. Facilitate a timely flow of information to interested individuals and organizations through

media outreach and our agency website. 2. Provide a focus for public input relative to the region’s Transportation Plan,

Transportation Improvement Program and other key products by elected officials, any interested citizens and specifically by minority, low-income and non-English speaking communities.

3. Solicit public interest for each of our regional planning and transportation studies and for

the SCRCOG decision-making process in general. Ensure that outreach, review and project definition respond to USDOT/CTDOT Environmental Justice requirements contained in the MAP-21 federal transportation act, utilizing latest available census and demographic data.

4. Share technical material with professionals, elected officials and the public at appropriate

times as major study efforts progress. Major 2016 and 2017 Activities The Council of Governments will continue its commitment to public outreach through a wide range of outlets: Annual Report SCRCOG’s annual report will be made available at the conclusion of each fiscal year.

Media Coverage The Transportation Committee agenda notification process includes over thirty area media organizations. Meeting notices for Transportation Committee/Council actions and SCRCOG publications will be regularly shared with a wide range of print and broadcast media including the New Haven Register, the Connecticut Post, the Meriden Record-Journal, Northeast Minority News, La Voz Hispana and other local (non-daily) newspapers in the region, and radio and television news departments. Transportation Committee and Technical Transportation Committee The Region’s Transportation Committee (chief elected officials) and Transportation Technical Committee (municipal staff), meeting together monthly, will continue to interact with CTDOT personnel, federal staff and other interested parties. The committees advance programming and planning proposals to the Council as a whole. Over 100 organizations and individuals, including


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advocacy organizations, environmental groups, social services organizations, and private transit operators, will be notified of committee meetings by email or fax. Notice of meetings is also provided on the SCRCOG website. Council-adopted Public Participation Guidelines clearly identify the Council’s commitment to broad, ongoing participation, and highlight the avenues for public input in the transportation planning process. Public Meetings

• Quarterly Greater New Haven Transit District meetings and periodic attendance at meetings of the Milford and Meriden transit districts to facilitate planning and programming activities.

• REX Development, the region’s non-profit economic development organization, was

established jointly by SCRCOG and the private sector. Chief Elected Officials serve on the REX Board.

• Rides to Work Steering Committee meetings. The RTW steering committee shapes the

region’s job access transportation commitment together with state, municipal and regional partners. The Executive Director serves on the Steering Committee.

• Regional Alliance work sessions. The twelve-year-old Alliance brings a broad array of regionally oriented organizations together to share experience, initiatives and ideas in the educational, social service, economic development, land use and transportation fields.

• Regional Chambers of Commerce – Executive Directors meet at SCRCOG periodically

in conjunction with Regional Economic Development Directors to address business-related transportation issues.

Council of Governments Meetings Monthly Council meetings (chief elected officials) provide opportunities to review the status of major planning and programming efforts, gain further guidance from chief elected officials and take formal Council TIP actions. SCRCOG Web Site The agency website provides ready access to Council meeting agendas, reports and memos including Public Participation Guidelines, the UPWP, the TIP and proposed TIP amendments, and South Central Regional Long Range Transportation Plan 2015-2040. Links to CTDOT, municipalities, data sources and transit/transportation sites are also included here. Public Participation Guidelines SCRCOG Public Participation Guidelines outline broad public involvement. Ongoing public participation confirms their effectiveness.

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Region’s public outreach is an ongoing process. Staff continually reviews the attendance at SCRCOG and Transportation Committee meetings, as well as at public meetings held as part of consultant supported work. This review indicates that the outreach is working and involving the community and interested parties. Hits on the SCRCOG website indicate a high level of interest in our activities. Staff attendance at public meetings of regional and state organizations and civic groups, and reports back to our members, provide involvement of the region and important communication both within and beyond the Region. This high level of involvement and communication is indicative of the Region’s ongoing commitment to effective public outreach. Efforts will focus on enhanced public awareness and understanding the region’s transportation needs. In FY 2016 and FY 2017, public outreach will continue to emphasize the implementation of the Regional Long Range Transportation Plan and the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development, working toward solutions involving policies such as smart growth, non-vehicular transportation, and context sensitive design solutions. Chief elected officials and SCRCOG staff will continue to participate in the organizations as noted above. Public outreach will include opportunities for public input on the FY2016 and FY 2017 Consultant supported activity and CTDOT transit improvements. Staff will continue to monitor progress on the I-95 Corridor Improvement Program with monthly updates available at the regular public meetings of SCRCOG. This task requires continuing activity throughout the years. Reporting milestones are noted above.


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Appendix A Unified Planning Work Program Financial Tables – Fiscal Years 16 and 17* *All FY 17 Activities are subject to SCRCOG approval of the SCRCOG FY 17 budget and may be adjusted as funding availability is confirmed

Table 1Fiscal Year 2016 - Anticipated Revenues

Federal State Local Total

Federal Highway Administration 745,751 93,219 93,219 932,189Federal Transit Administration 189,787 23,724 23,724 237,235

Total 935,538 116,943 116,943 1,169,424

Table 2Fiscal Year 2016 - Planning Costs by Task


Management of the Planning Process 36,126 4,516 4,516 45,158Transportation Planning Activities 283,005 35,376 35,376 353,757Data Collection / Analysis 10,115 1,264 1,264 12,643Planning Projects 583,546 72,943 72,943 729,432Public Participation 22,748 2,843 2,843 28,434

Total 935,540 116,942 116,942 1,169,424


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Table 3Fiscal Year 2016 - Direct Salaries by Task - Hours & Cost (Hourly Rate) 1

Sr. PlannerHrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost

Management of the Planning Process 165 9,906 100 5,351 100 4,446 0 0 365 19,703Transportation Planning Activities 327 19,633 257 13,753 3,248 100,780 0 0 3,832 134,165Data Collection / Analysis 0 0 0 0 120 4,746 50 600 170 5,346Planning Projects 90 5,403 850 45,486 1,022 37,392 0 0 1,962 88,282Public Participation 45 2,702 100 5,351 100 3,333 0 0 245 11,386

Total 627 37,644 1,307 69,941 4,590 150,697 50 600 6,574 258,882

1 Maximum hourly rates for Executive Director - $65.00, Sr. Planner - $60.00, Planners - $50.00, Field Personnel - $12.00.

Personnel Costs by TaskEx. Dir. Planners Field Total

General Classification duties – Executive Director - Oversees agency operations, administers planning program, financial oversight, oversees status of UPWP, reports to SCRCOG Board on agency operations and progress. Sr. Planner - administers transportation planning, works with municipalities, FHWA and CTDOT staff to facilitate transportation planning, oversees consultants, prepares necessary planning documents. Planners - duties include financial administration, budget oversight, transportation document preparation, coordination of transportation planning and land use, sustainability, economic vitality, environmental concerns, management and utilization of GIS database for transportation planning, coordination of transportation system integration, management and preservation, data acquisition and utilization. Field - Acquisition of parking occupancy data and other data acquisition


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Table 4Fiscal Year 2016 - Total Labor by Task - Salaries & Overhead Applied 1

Ex. Dir. Sr. Planner Planners Field Total

Management of the Planning Process 22,502 12,155 10,099 0 44,756Transportation Planning Activities 44,596 31,239 228,921 0 304,756Data Collection / Analysis 0 0 10,781 1,363 12,144Planning Projects 12,274 103,321 84,937 0 200,532Public Participation 6,137 12,155 7,570 0 25,862

Total 85,509 158,871 342,308 1,363 588,051

1. Audited overhead rate @ 1.2715

Labor Costs by Task

Table 5Fiscal Year 2016 - Direct Expenditures by Task

Print & Repro Travel Data Proc Consult Misc 1 Capital Total

Management of the Planning Process 0 200 0 0 200 0 400Transportation Planning Activities 1,000 3,500 3,500 0 6,000 35,000 49,000Data Collection / Analysis 0 500 0 0 0 0 500Planning Projects 500 2,100 0 525,000 1,300 0 528,900Public Participation 772 100 0 0 1,700 0 2,572

Total 2,272 6,400 3,500 525,000 9,200 35,000 581,372

1. Miscellaneous expenses include technical training & support, technical publications, and advertising expenses.

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Table 6 Table 7Fiscal Year 2016 - Planning Projects with Consultant Assistance Fiscal Year 2016 - Total UPWP Program Cost

Cost Cost

Sign Inventory Continuation 140,000 SCRCOG Salaries 258,882Regional Bike & Pedestrian Study - Update 105,000 Overhead - Indirect Applied (1.2715) 329,168East Haven - Rt 1, Rt 100, Forbes Ave, Kimberly Ave 70,000 Print & Reproductions 2,272Madison Downtown Connectivity 30,000 Travel 6,400New Haven Street Pattern - Newhallville, Fair Haven 90,000 Data Processing 3,500Wallingford Signal Efficiency & Safety Study 40,000 Consultants 525,000Meriden - Transit Center 50,000 Meeting, Advertising & Miscellaneou 9,200

Capital 35,000

Total 525,000Total 1,169,423


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Table 8Fiscal Year 2017 - Anticipated Revenues


Federal Highway Administration 714,889 89,361 89,361 893,611FY 2014 Carryover 215,298 26,912 26,912 269,122Federal Transit Administration 195,340 24,418 24,418 244,176

Total 1,125,527 140,691 140,691 1,406,909

Table 9Fiscal Year 2017 - Planning Costs by Task


Management of the Planning Process 57,388 7,173 7,173 71,734Transportation Planning Activities 361,834 45,229 45,229 452,292Data Collection / Analysis 13,572 1,697 1,697 16,966Planning Projects 664,661 83,083 83,083 830,827Public Participation 28,072 3,509 3,509 35,090

Total 1,125,527 140,691 140,691 1,406,909


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Table 10Fiscal Year 2017 - Direct Salaries by Task - Hours & Cost (Hourly Rate) 1

Sr. PlannerHrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost

Management of the Planning Process 275 17,403 150 8,461 100 4,686 0 0 525 30,549Transportation Planning Activities 550 34,805 300 16,921 4,200 135,674 0 0 5,050 187,400Data Collection / Analysis 0 0 0 0 150 6,408 50 600 200 7,008Planning Projects 150 9,492 950 53,583 1,350 48,923 0 0 2,450 111,999Public Participation 75 4,746 100 5,640 100 3,513 0 0 275 13,899

Total 1,050 66,446 1,500 84,605 5,900 199,204 50 600 8,500 350,855

1 Maximum hourly rates for Executive Director - $70.00, Sr. Planner - $60.00, Planners - $55.00, Field Personnel - $15.00.

Personnel Costs by TaskEx. Dir. Planners Field Total

General Classification duties – Executive Director - Oversees agency operations, administers planning program, financial oversight, oversees status of UPWP, reports to SCRCOG Board on agency operations and progress. Sr. Planner - administers transportation planning, works with municipalities, FHWA and CTDOT staff to facilitate transportation planning, oversees consultants, prepares necessary planning documents. Planners - duties include financial administration, budget oversight, transportation document preparation, coordination of transportation planning and land use, sustainability, economic vitality, environmental concerns, management and utilization of GIS database for transportation planning, coordination of transportation system integration, management and preservation, data acquisition and utilization. Field - Acquisition of parking occupancy data and other data acquisition

Table 11Fiscal Year 2017 - Total Labor by Task - Salaries & Overhead Applied 1

Ex. Dir. Sr. Planner Planners Field Total

Management of the Planning Process 40,636 19,756 10,942 0 71,335Transportation Planning Activities 81,273 39,512 316,808 0 437,593Data Collection / Analysis 0 0 14,964 1,401 16,365Planning Projects 22,165 125,121 114,239 0 261,526Public Participation 11,083 13,171 8,202 0 32,455

Total 155,157 197,559 465,156 1,401 819,273

1. Estimated overhead rate @ 1.3351

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Table 12Fiscal Year 2017 - Direct Expenditures by Task

Print & Repro Travel Data Proc Consult Misc 1 Capital Total

Management of the Planning Process 0 200 0 0 200 0 400Transportation Planning Activities 1,000 3,700 3,700 0 6,300 0 14,700Data Collection / Analysis 0 600 0 0 0 0 600Planning Projects 700 2,200 0 565,000 1,400 0 569,300Public Participation 735 100 0 0 1,800 0 2,635

Total 2,435 6,800 3,700 565,000 9,700 0 587,635

1. Miscellaneous expenses include technical training & support, technical publications, and advertising expenses.

Direct Expenditures by Task

Table 13 Table 14Fiscal Year 2017 - Planning Projects with Consultant Assistance Fiscal Year 2017 - Total UPWP Program Cost

Cost Cost

Transit Oriented Development - Phase 2 110,000 SCRCOG Salaries 350,855New Haven - Sign Inventory, Phase 1 100,000 Overhead - Indirect Applied (1.3085) 468,419Meriden - Route 5 Corridor Study 85000 Print & Reproductions 2,435Regional Freight Study 20,000 Travel 6,800Transportation Demand Model - Update 100,000 Data Processing 3,700Performance Metrics Transition Study 50,000 Consultants 565,000Transportation Vulnerability & Resiliency Study 50,000 Miscellaneous 9,700Congestion Management Process 50,000 Capital 0

Total 565,000 Total 1,406,909


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Appendix B

Statement of Cooperative MPO/State/Transit Operators Planning Roles & Responsibilities

Purpose The purpose of this statement is to outline the roles and responsibilities of the State, the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) and appropriate providers of public transportation as required by 23 CFR Sec. 450.314(a)”Metropolitan Planning Agreements” [formerly 23CFR 450.310(e)]. General Roles & Responsibilities SCRCOG will perform the transportation planning process for the South Central Region and develop procedures to coordinate transportation planning activities in accordance with applicable federal regulations and guidance. The transportation process will, at a minimum, consist of:

1. Preparation of an annual Unified Planning Work Program that lists and describes all transportation planning studies and tasks to be completed during the year.

2. Preparation and update of a long range, multi-modal regional transportation plan.

3. Preparation and maintenance of a short-range transportation improvement program (TIP).

4. Financial planning to ensure plan and program are financially constrained and within anticipated funding levels.

5. Conduct of planning studies and system performance monitoring, including highway corridor and intersection studies, transit system studies, application of advanced computer techniques, and transportation data collection and archiving.

6. Public outreach, including survey of affected populations, electronic dissemination of reports and information (website), and consideration of public comments.

7. Ensuring the transportation planning process does not have a significant or disproportionate impact on low income, minority and transit dependent Title VI populations.

8. Development and implementation of a Congestion Management Process as appropriate.

9. Ensuring plans, projects and programs are consistent with and conform to air quality goals of reducing transportation-related emissions and attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Long Range Transportation Plan

1. SCRCOG will be responsible for preparing and developing the long range (20–25 years) transportation plans for the South Central Region.

2. SCRCOG may develop a consolidated transportation plan summary report for the South Central Region that includes the key issues facing the area and priority programs and projects.

3. CTDOT will provide the following information and data in support of developing the transportation plan: a. Financial information - estimate of anticipated federal funds over the 20-25 year time frame of

the plan for the highway and transit programs. b. Trip tables - for each analysis year, including base year and the horizon year of the plan by trip

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c. Traffic count data for state roads in the South Central Region, and transit statistics as available. d. List of projects of statewide significance by mode, with descriptions, so that they can be

incorporated into the regional transportation plans. e. Assess air quality impacts and conduct the regional emissions assessment of the plan. Will

provide the results of the assessment in a timely manner to allow inclusion in the plan and to be made available to the public at public information meetings. (Refer to air quality tasks.)

4. SCRCOG may conduct transportation modeling for the area

5. SCRCOG will consult with the appropriate providers of public transportation on local bus capital projects to include in the transportation plan, and will work together to develop local bus improvements for the plan from the 10-year capital program. Through consultation, SCRCOG, in cooperation with CTDOT, will identify future local bus needs and services, including new routes, service expansion, rolling stock needs beyond replacement, and operating financial needs.

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

1. The TIP will be prepared and compiled through a consultative process among CTDOT, SCRCOG, and the appropriate provider(s) of public transportation.

2. CTDOT will prepare an initial list of projects to include in the new TIP. This list will be based on the current TIP that is about to expire and an assessment of which projects will be obligated for funding before the end of the current federal fiscal year.

3. CTDOT, SCRCOG and transit provider(s) – CTDOT will solicit comments on the TIP and incorporate where practicable.

4. CTDOT will provide detailed project descriptions, cost estimates and program schedules. The project descriptions will provide sufficient detail to explain the projects to SCRCOG and the general public.

5. CTDOT will provide a list of projects obligated during each of the federal fiscal years covered by the expiring TIP/STIP. The annual listing of obligated projects should include both highway and transit projects.

6. SCRCOG will compile the TIP for the Region, including preparing a narrative. Projects will be categorized by federal aid program and listed in summary tables. The TIP will be converted into a format that will allow it to be downloaded to the Region’s website. SCRCOG will maintain the TIP by tracking amendments and changes to projects (schedule, scope and cost) made through the administrative action process.

7. CTDOT will develop the STIP based on the MPO’s TIPs and projects located in the rural regions of the State.

8. CTDOT will include one STIP entry each for the Bridge program, the Highway Safety Improvement program and the Recreational Trails program. This entry will list the total funds needed for these programs for each fiscal year. All Regions will receive back up lists in the form of the Connecticut Bridge Program, the Office of Traffic Engineering Safety Plan and the Recreational Trails program administered by the Department of Environmental Protection. The one line entry will reduce the number of entries needed in the STIP.

9. CTDOT will provide proposed amendments to SCRCOG for consideration. The amendment will include a project description that provides sufficient detail to explain the proposed changes to SCRCOG. It will also provide a clear reason and justification for the amendment. If it involves a new project, CTDOT will provide a clear explanation of the reasons and rationale for adding it to the TIP/STIP.


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10. When an amendment to the TIP/STIP is being proposed by SCRCOG and CTDOT, CTDOT will ensure financial consistency.

11. CTDOT will provide a financial assessment of the STIP with each update. SCRCOG should prepare a TIP summary table listing all projects by funding program sorted by year based on CTDOT’s financial assessment.

Air Quality Planning

1. CTDOT and SCRCOG may meet at least once per year to discuss the air quality conformity process, the regional emissions analysis and air quality modeling.

2. CTDOT will conduct the regional emissions analysis, which includes the South Central Region and provide the results to SCRCOG. The regional emissions analyses for the build or future years will include the proposed transportation improvements included in the regional long-range transportation plans and TIP. It will contain a table showing the estimated emissions from the transportation system for each criteria pollutant and analysis year.

3. The report provided by CTDOT on the regional emissions analyses will be inserted into the long-range transportation plan and TIP.

4. SCRCOG will make the regional emissions analysis available to the public.

Public Participation Program

1. SCRCOG will annually review and evaluate its public participation program.

2. SCRCOG will update and prepare a list of neighborhood and local organizations and groups that will receive notices of SCRCOG plans, programs and projects.

3. SCRCOG will work to ensure that low-income, minority and transit dependent areas are afforded an adequate opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process, receive a fair share of the transportation improvement benefits and do not endure a disproportionate transportation burden. SCRCOG will comply with federal legislation on these issues.

4. SCRCOG’s process for developing plans, projects, and programs will include consultation with state and local agencies responsible for land use and growth management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation and historic preservation.

5. SCRCOG will maintain its website to provide clear and concise information on the transportation planning process and provide an opportunity to download reports and documents. This will include developing project and study summaries, converting reports into a pdf or text format, and maintaining a list of available documents. The website will provide links to other associated organizations and agencies.

Public Transportation Planning

1. SCRCOG will allow for, to the extent feasible, the participation of transit providers at all Transportation Committee and SCRCOG meetings to provide advice, information and consultation on transportation programs within the South Central Region.

2. SCRCOG will provide the opportunity for the transit providers to review and comment on planning products relating to transit issues within the Region.

3. SCRCOG will allow for transit provider(s) to participate in UPWP, long-range plan, and TIP development to insure the consideration of any appropriate comments.


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4. SCRCOG and CTDOT will assist the transit provider(s) to the extent feasible with planning for transit related activities.

Fiscal/Financial Planning

1. The CTDOT will provide SCRCOG with up-to-date fiscal and financial information on the statewide and regional transportation improvement programs to the extent practicable. This will include: a. Anticipated federal funding resources by federal aid category for the upcoming federal fiscal

year, as shown in the TIP financial chart. b. Annual authorized funds for the STP-Urban account. c. Annual authorized funds for the FTA Section 5307 Program. d. A listing of FTA Section 5309 Bus and Section 5309 New Starts projects that are earmarked in

federal legislation and also as appropriated by Congress. e. Monthly updates of STP-Urban Program showing current estimated cost & scheduled obligation

dates.

2. The CTDOT will notify SCRCOG when the anticipated cost of a project, regardless of funding category, has changed in accordance with the agreed upon TIP/STIP amendment and administrative action process.

3. SCRCOG will prepare and distribute summary tables and charts that display financial information.

Congestion Management Process (CMP) Program

1. The CTDOT, as state’s primary CMP, will provide SCRCOG its congestion screening report.

2. SCRCOG will review the congestion screening report and select critical corridors for analysis as a second level CMP in the state.

3. SCRCOG will conduct a highway performance monitoring program that includes the collection of traffic counts, conduct of travel time surveys, and determination of travel speeds and delay.

4. SCRCOG will conduct congestion strategies studies for critical corridors and identify possible improvements to reduce congestion and delay.

5. SCRCOG will work with CTDOT on programming possible congestion-reducing projects.

6. SCRCOG will, upon implementation of a congestion reduction improvement, assess post-improvement operations and determine level of congestion relief.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program

1. The CTDOT will maintain the statewide ITS architecture and ensure consistency with the Regional ITS Architecture for the South Central Planning Region.

2. SCRCOG will maintain and update the Regional ITS Architecture for the South Central Planning Region, where appropriate.

Amendment This Statement on Transportation Planning may be amended from time to time or to coincide with annual UPWP approval as jointly deemed necessary or in the best interests of all parties, including Federal transportation agencies.


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Effective Date This Statement will be effective after it has been endorsed by SCRCOG as part of the UPWP, and as soon as the UPWP has been approved by the relevant Federal transportation agencies.

No Limitation on Statutory Authority Nothing contained in this Statement is intended to or shall limit the authority or responsibilities assigned to signatory organizations under Connecticut law, federal law, local ordinance, or charter.

Documents

SCRCOG MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA March 25, 2015 – 10:00 A.M.scrcog.org/wp-content/uploads/board/2015/3_scrcog_Mar15.pdf · Adoption of 2/25/15 SCRCOG Minutes – Mayor Benjamin Blake,