Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments
Multimodal Transportation Plans
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
The Lower Connecticut River Valley (LCRV) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan provides information on existing conditions, opportunities, and challenges related to bicycle and pedestrian projects. It also provides a vision and goals, design guidelines, and recommendations.
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (May 2022)
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COG/MPO Board Presentation | April 27, 2022
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Public and Steering Committee Meeting #4 | Presentation
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Public and Steering Committee Meeting #4 | Recording of Meeting (YouTube Link)
LCRV Transit Study
RiverCOG conducted the Lower Connecticut River Valley (LCRV) Transit Study to take a comprehensive look at bus transit services in the region. These services are provided by the Estuary Transit District (operating as 9 Town Transit) and Middletown Transit District (MTD) operating as Middletown Area Transit (MAT). The Study began in early 2019 and was completed in the Autumn of 2020. It was funded by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and administered by RiverCOG.
Route 66 Corridor Study
The Route 66 Corridor Planning Study was conducted by the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments on behalf of the Towns of Portland and East Hampton. The purpose of the Study was to develop a comprehensive transportation improvement plan for Route 66, within the study area, and provide a planning document for the Towns, RiverCOG and State to facilitate the identification and programming of funding to support implementation of transportation system improvements to address existing and future needs and deficiencies and support future economic development goals.
Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan (SS4A)
The RiverCOG Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan will provide recommendations on enhancing road safety and reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities across the Lower Connecticut River Valley region. The Action Plan will identify safety issues through a comprehensive evaluation of current infrastructure, crash data, and feedback from the community and stakeholders. Recommendations will center on projects that improve the design and functionality of streets to accommodate all users, implement best practices from similar regions, and foster safer, more accessible transportation networks. This plan will also develop strategies for ongoing project prioritization, ensuring that safety improvements are continuously updated and effectively implemented, ultimately creating a safer and more connected Lower Connecticut River Valley for all residents and visitors.
Transit Oriented Development Plan
Through the U.S. DOT’s Thriving Communities Program, RiverCOG, in collaboration with Town of Old Saybrook, Town of Westbrook, Town of Clinton, and City of Middletown, is preparing a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Vision Plan. The plan will encompass three levels of TOD planning to enhance multimodal connectivity and promote walkable, compact, and mixed-use development near region’s three Shore Line East stations and the Middletown bus terminal.