Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments
Access Management Policy (Plans AM)
Type | Complexity | Priority | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Medium | Moderate | Mid term | Project cost would be incurred by private development or public improvement project. |
Goals:
Modify and coordinate driveway access to parcels along the corridor to minimize the number of curb cuts and improve safety and operations for entering and exiting traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists
Elements:
Modify driveway ingress/egress restrictions as needed
Reduce select driveway widths
Close redundant driveway access to parcels in areas where high driveway density exists
Interconnect adjacent parcels when appropriate to reduce the demand on entering and exiting driveways for short trips
Review and implement access management strategies into local regulations to ensure implementation during development and other regulatory activities
Permits:
OSTA approval for large developments
Town Planning and Zoning approvals for developmentsEncroachment permits for construction within CTDOT right-of-way
Route 66 Corridor Study Projects:
1. Marlborough Street at Main Street Intersection Improvements (Concept A-3)
2. Route 66 Pedestrian Mobility Improvements (Concept B)
3. Multi-Modal Mobility Enhancements (Concept C)
4. Route 66 Eastbound Merge Lane Area Safety Improvements (Concept D)
5. Route 66 at Portland Citgo and Opticom Driveways Operational Improvements (Concept E)
6. Route 66 at Portland Ledges Area Safety Improvements (Concept F)
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7. Route 66 at Route 151 and Depot Hill Road Intersection Improvements (Concept G)
8. Route 66 at Route 16 and Park & Ride Driveway Intersection Improvements (Concept H)
9. Route 66 at Childs Road Operational Improvements (Concept I)
10. Route 66 at East Hampton Commercial District Improvements (Concept J)
11. Route 66 at Paul’s & Sandy’s Too Safety Improvements (Concept K)
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12. Route 66 at Edgewater Hill Driveway Intersection Improvements (Concept L-1)
13. Route 66 at Edgewater Hill Driveway Modern Roundabout (Concept L-2)
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14. Route 66 at Lake Drive Safety Improvements (Concept M)
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15. Transit Improvements (Concept N)
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