Multi-Modal Planning
Multi-modal transportation planning involves utilizing the available public right of way to provide transportation across modes that may include walking, biking, driving, transit, and freight. Traditionally, the public right of way has been dominated by vehicular traffic; however, there is an opportunity to provide safe and equitable transportation options across all modes.
Transportation Studies
In addition to short- and long-term transportation funding plans, it is necessary to provide additional analysis of specific roadways, networks, or modes to study challenges and emerging trends. SECOG works with municipalities to access state and federal funds for location-specific studies. Below is a list of recent studies.
Route 161 Corridor Study – Volume II Concept Plan – East Lyme, Connecticut (August 2023)
Route 32 Corridor Study – New London, Connecticut (July 2023)
Regional Intermodal Transportation Center Master Plan and Efficiency Study
Seniors and Disabled Individuals
Section 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities
Section 5310 is a federal grant program that provides funding for projects that aim to enhance transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Every year, SECOG works in collaboration with CTDOT to select projects for 5310 funding through a competitive application process that is open to nonprofit organizations, government authorities, and public transportation providers. These projects must aim to solve gaps in service that have been identified as part of LOCHSTP.
Application cycles for Section 5310 funding typically open in early spring for funding allocated during the previous federal fiscal year. Please visit CTDOT’s Section 5310 Application Page [link] to fill out an application.
Bicycles and Pedestrians
Bicyclists and pedestrians are considered vulnerable users in the transportation network and are given additional planning emphasis within SECOG’s transportation planning program. The Regional Bike and Pedestrian Plan identifies priority projects across the region. SECOG’s most recent bicycle and pedestrian studies are below.
2019 Southeastern Connecticut Regional Bike and Pedestrian Plan
Connecticut State Route 2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Study, North Stonington (2021)
Gold Star Bridge Northbound Span Multi-use Path Feasibility Study (CT DOT, 2021)
Freight
Commuter Lots
Commuters who want to avoid traffic congestion and save on commuting costs can leave their cars in commuter parking lots, commonly called park and ride lots, while they use carpools, vanpools, or buses for their trips to work. The SECOG region includes 23 commuter parking lots across 12 municipalities. Staff conducts quarterly capacity counts and reports its findings to CTDOT.