Transit Oriented Development Community Meeting #1

Community Meeting #1Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan

Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Community Meeting #1 | April 24, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD

About GBRCGRBC collaborates with local cities and towns on transportation and regional planning initiatives.


Greater Bridgeport Regional Council (GBRC)• Regional Planning Organization• Multi‐Service Entity• Acts as a “Visionary”• Delivers Fed/State/Local Programs


About Greater Bridgeport Transit• Local/Regional/Express Service• Wide Coverage Area• Safe/Convenient/Reliable• TOD Opportunities


Agenda1. Project Introduction2. Transit‐Oriented Development3. Breakout Sessions4. What Was Discussed5. Next Steps and Schedule6. Stay Involved


1. Project IntroductionGBRC is partnering with GBT and regional towns and cities to create a plan for improving travel in the region, from bike and walking paths to buses and train connections.


TOD is described as compact, mixed‐use development near bus and train stops to promote walkability, fast connections to jobs, and affordable transportation.

2. Transit‐OrientedDevelopment (TOD)


Our TOD Focus Areas• East Bridgeport Development Corridor

• Stratford Transit Center Development

• Fairfield Metro Station

• 8/25 Corridor

NOT TO SCALE


Regional TOD Goals• Link Regional Transportation Centers• Connect Neighborhoods to Jobs• Reduce Car Usage/Emissions• Create More Walkable Neighborhoods• Improve Health of the Community• Optimize Land Use for Economic Growth


What is Land Use?


What is Transit‐Oriented Development?


TOD – Alternative Modes• TOD Encourages Train/Bus/Bike/Ped Travel• Reduction of Vehicular Traffic


TOD – Five Project TasksTask 1 – Stratford TOD

Task 2 – Model TOD OrdinanceTask 3 – Seaview Development Corridor

Task 4 – Alternative Transportation ModesTask 5 – Long Range Transit Plan


• Establish Transit Centered District• Create New Downtown Access Plan• Improve Safety & Walkability• Preserve Historic Character• Recommendations Packaged July

Task #1 – Stratford TOD


Task #2 ‐Model TOD Ordinance• Help Towns Act on TOD Strategies• Research TOD Regulations for US Cities• Public Outreach with Bridgeport & Stratford• Develop Model Regional Ordinance• Recommendations Packaged This Fall


• Barnum Station Feasibility Study Complete• Numerous Developments Planned• Comprehensive Look at Traffic & Transit• Different Economic Scenarios• Recommendations Packaged September

Barnum

Task #3 – Seaview Development Corridor


• Identify Transit Priority Areas• Route Ridership/Frequency• Interaction with Nearby Land Uses• Bus Rapid Transit or Express Service• Recommendations Packaged Next January

Task #4 – Alternative Transportation Modes


Task #5 ‐ Long Range Transit Plan• Short‐Term Needs w/ Service Span & Frq.• Opportunities to Expand to New Markets• Transit Demand Model• Develop Service Plan Scenarios• Produce Final 5‐Year Service Plan• Recommendations Packaged Next March


3. Breakout SessionsWe are looking for your input on how to improve existing bus service, zoning, and congestion.


Breakout Session TablesStage

SeatingSeating

Stratford TablesBus Service/Traffic

Land Use/Economic Development

Regional TablesBus Service/Traffic


East Bridgeport TablesBus Service/Traffic



4. What Was Discussed1. East Bridgeport Tables2. Stratford Tables3. Regional Tables


5. Next Steps and ScheduleWe expect this study to be completed by spring of 2015.


Project Schedule


Stay Involved!GBRCt.org/TOD

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