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MAC -- Update on CT fastrak October 16, 2013 What is CTfastrak? Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Fast, frequent, reliable service throughout central Connecticut corridor Regional Connections: New York, Springfield, New Haven at


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MAC -- Update on CTfastrak

October 16, 2013

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What is CTfastrak?

  • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

– Fast, frequent, reliable service throughout central Connecticut corridor – Regional Connections: New York, Springfield, New Haven at Hartford’s Union Station – Connections to Bradley International Airport via existing Bradley Flyer Service

  • Integrated multi-modal investment strategy

– Designed to accommodate future NHHS rail connections at Newington Junction and Flatbush Avenue stations.

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  • Reduce congestion on I-84 west of Hartford
  • Improve Air Quality: reduced emissions
  • Regional mobility improvements
  • Transit-Oriented Development opportunities
  • Immediate and long-term employment benefits

CTfastrak Goals

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What are we building?

  • Exclusive guideway
  • Branded 60-foot articulated buses
  • Rapid-transit-style stations
  • Multi-use trail
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Major Elements

  • Exclusive 2-lane guideway
  • 11 Transit Stations
  • 17 Bridges
  • 78 Retaining Walls (23,500 LF)
  • 5-mile long multi-use trail
  • Relocation of one mile of

Amtrak’s active rail

  • 4.5-mile long maintenance

road for Amtrak Construction

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Union Station Sigourney Street Parkville Kane Street Flatbush Avenue Elmwood Newington Junction Cedar Street East Street East Main Street Downtown New Britain

New Britain Downtown Station & New Ramps

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Union Station Sigourney Street Parkville Kane Street Flatbush Avenue Elmwood Newington Junction Cedar Street East Street East Main Street Downtown New Britain

Progress at Cedar Street Station

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North of Cedar Street Station

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Merging with the Amtrak ROW

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Union Station Sigourney Street Parkville Kane Street Flatbush Avenue Elmwood Newington Junction Cedar Street East Street East Main Street Downtown New Britain

Flatbush Avenue Bridge Construction

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View From Flatbush Overpass

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Union Station Sigourney Street Parkville Kane Street Flatbush Avenue Elmwood Newington Junction Cedar Street East Street East Main Street Downtown New Britain

Wall & Bridge Construction at Flatbush Avenue

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Union Station Sigourney Street Parkville Kane Street Flatbush Avenue Elmwood Newington Junction Cedar Street East Street East Main Street Downtown New Britain View from Parkville Station to the North Abutment

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NB & SB Abutments at Capitol Avenue

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Looking Southbound at the Broad Street Bridge

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What will the user expect?

  • Service Plan

– Frequency – Flexibility – One-Seat Ride

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems

– “Next Bus Arriving” Sign – Real-Time Applications

  • Electronic ticketing

– Ticket Vending – Fare Validation – Smartcard/Smartphone

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Operations Plan

  • Maintenance Plan – Roadway; Amenities
  • Safety and Security
  • Busway Operations Procedures
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Marketing Look-Ahead

  • Rolled out an enhanced website
  • Engaging the media and business

communities

  • Participating in local and regional

public events

  • Meeting with community groups
  • University & educational
  • rganizations outreach
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Stay Involved!

Ride with us in February 2015! THANK YOU

www.CTfastrak.com | info@ctfastrak.com