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Municipalities where proposed project might be located: New Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, Meriden, Berlin, Newington, Hartford, Windsor, Windsor Locks, Enfield, Longmeadow, MA, and Springfield, MA. Project Description: The proposed improvements include a Start Up Service as proposed in the Final Report of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Commuter Rail Implementation Study, June 2005 and a Full Build Alternative. The Start-up Service would include the following: • Service would operate bi-directionally, Monday through Friday on a 30 minute peak hour schedule (at least 14 one-way trips). • Service would be between • A minimum of 18 miles of extended double track sections will be added to improve reliability and provide 30 minute headways meeting critical times in • Service would supplement existing Amtrak service on the corridor. Adjustments to Amtrak’s schedule would be attempted when possible in conjunction with operating agreements with Amtrak. • Along with the existing nine passenger stations being served along this corridor, four additional stations would be added at • The existing Windsor Locks station would be enhanced to provide facilities to accommodate a waiting area and transfers between the train and the shuttle bus to • Local bus service will be modified to provide appropriate service to the stations. • All stations would have high level platforms and grade-separated pedestrian facilities, considered to be necessary from an operational standpoint. All stations would include high-level platforms, pedestrian amenities with grade separated crossings, bicycle storage and racks, and any additional parking required to accommodate projected ridership. The Full Build Alternative would include: • Double-track the remaining 20.6 miles of single track sections to improve reliability and allow service at least as frequent as every 15 minutes. • Construct second high-level platforms and grade-separated pedestrian facilities at • Construct an additional station in the Wharton Brook area on the former Pratt and Whitney property as development takes place. • Provide new commuter rail parking in the new Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area. Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:Thursday, January 15, 2009. There will be four public scoping meetings for this project as follows: DATE : Monday, December 8, 2008. TIME : 6:00 PM PLACE : TD DATE : Tuesday, December 9, 2008. TIME : 6:00 PM PLACE :
DATE : Thursday, December 11, 2008. TIME : 6:00 PM PLACE :
DATE : Tuesday, December 16, 2008. TIME : 6:00 PM PLACE : The Implementation Study, which is the basis for the EA/EIE may be viewed in person at the Connecticut Department of Transportation Headquarters in
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The agency expects to release an Draft Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in the Fall of 2009. Municipality where project is proposed: Madison Address of Project Location: Hammonasset Beach State Park Project Description: Hammonasset Beach State Park has suffered erosion in recent years, particularly at West Beach.This erosion has reduced the useable area of the beach and is threatening infrastructure.This EIE considers strategies to address this situation including no action, managed retreat of the beach with relocation of infrastructure, various offshore wave reduction or wave protection structures, and the proposed action of beach nourishment of 6,425 feet of West Beach from Tom’s Creek to the southeast, to a berm width of 100 feet and a berm height of 8 feet, with or without a terminal stone groin at the southeastern end of the nourished beach segment. Project Maps: Click here to view an aerial photo depicting major features of the state park. Click here for a topographic map of the beach and surrounding area. Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: December 8, 2008 The public can view a copy of this EIE at: Department of Environmental or at the Madison Town Library or at the Office of the Town Clerk The EIE can also be found online at the DEP website by clicking here. There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on: DATE: November 24, 2008 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM PLACE: Madison Memorial Town Hall, 10 School Street, Madison NOTES: The Department of Environmental Protection is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) individuals with disabilities who need information in an alternative format, to allow them to benefit and/or participate in the agency’s programs and services, should call TDD (860) 424-3704 and make their request to the receptionist. Requests for accommodations to attend meetings sponsored by the DEP must be made at least two weeks prior to the program date. Madison Memorial Town Hall is ADA accessible. Send your comments about this EIE to:
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Ms. Talbot as directed above. Municipality where project is proposed: Madison, CT Address of Possible Project Location: Bradley Road, Madison, CT Project Description: Infrastructure improvements to the Madison Shore Line East (SLE)Railroad Station including a new north-side high level rail platform, a new pedestrian bridge over the active rail line connecting the north-side and south-side platforms, and a new three-level parking garage to accommodate a total of 585 parking spaces. The project is intended to provide a full-service dual-platform commuter rail station and to provide expanded parking to accommodate future commuters with increasing SLE ridership. Project Map: Click here to view the site location Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on : January 2, 2009 The public can view a copy of this EIE at: The Madison Town Clerk’s Office, Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive, Madison, CT; The E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on : DATE: Thursday, December 18, 2008 TIME: 7:00 pm PLACE: Hammonasset Room at Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive, Madison, CT. Send your comments about this EIE to:
If you have questions about the public hearing, where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact :
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