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Town planner and zoner Samantha Tada told the subcommittee that DOT returned comments on the Phase 2 60% designs and requested some realignment of crosswalks and other design adjustments. \"They're not major comments, but there are some places where they want us to realign the crosswalks,\" Tada said.

Tada said the consultant team will address DOT's feedback and that staff are aiming to submit the revised 90% designs to DOT by August. \"We are very eager to start implementation in January next year,\" she said, adding that the town would finalize contract language after the 90% submission so a construction contract could be awarded and work begin in spring.

The subcommittee discussed funding and whether federal cuts might affect the project. Tada responded that this Phase 2 work is funded through DOT and the town's local transportation capital improvement program and is not dependent on federal funds. \"It's funded through DOT, local transportation capital improvement program. It's a state funded project, not a federal funded project,\" Tada said.

Committee members asked about potential schedule impacts from the DOT review process. Tada noted the typical DOT review cadence and said staff had built that time into the schedule: the expectation is that DOT will provide feedback in roughly 30 days, after which the consultant will produce 90% designs.

Discussion points: which crosswalk alignments DOT will request; the remaining design items to be included in the 90% design; and an explicit request to keep the consultant, DOT and town staff coordinated so the January implementation target remains feasible.

Direction: staff will revise the 60% designs to address DOT comments, submit 90% designs by August, and begin contract finalization with the goal of a spring construction start. No formal votes were taken on the design schedule or funding at the meeting.

Background: The subcommittee has been advancing Complete Streets in phases; Phase 2 covers design work that will lead to contract procurement and construction. The town staff and consultant team will continue to coordinate with DOT through the design milestones.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Stratford Greenway/Complete Streets Subcommittee Meeting - May 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Stratford Complete Streets Phase 2 60% designs returned from DOT contain only minor required changes, and town staff told the subcommittee they expect to submit 90% designs by August and pursue contract award for a spring construction start.","taxTitle","Town of Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut","taxId",80257,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6047412,"Committee hears concern about DeLuca softball field; town has CIP entry but field sits in FEMA flood zone",65,3185000,3250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533943-054fa710ae1cbe54b039cf7d6af0c006&start=3185&end=3250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533943-054fa710ae1cbe54b039cf7d6af0c006/thumbnail_3185000.jpg","/articles/6047412/Connecticut/Committee-hears-concern-about-DeLuca-softball-field-town-has-CIP-entry-but-field-sits-in-FEMA-flood-zone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6047412-874500eeca12e2f6f9f13cb599c62a6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135380&Signature=DFLYAs5ngbdjkh-BXi069ALsBx8Q-v2XrPbqGy4JRb6qL2-Rpbwrpi0qfxrvLUdHzi-RowtJF7QM3PplNIOfTVHINP3gV1MDYg7a8woOE57ES-6pEYvPh68rGmyo4h9epawMzRS10PWYqcRj7oPdAfWm~xmMHLyvBtJ5CiJkXhI-f2bCNa-tf2ihfYUs2hXnGURppaOdKLNxuFbODK7udKbWYBDFQm9pjPiBJ9BjXwPKTWwg7tXgrCyU4YI-BbH5EL8jVOpno4DsuTAi~A3E9rB5gQuIOgyhC1hl0t96ckytRl-Hmxt4ZSC-ldjqTlEkeQYPuuYsf~8xftSsRJLWEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A committee member told the Stratford Housatonic Greenway Complete Streets subcommittee that DeLuca softball field is an \"eyesore\" and in need of renovation.

In response, staff noted the town has included the field renovation in the capital improvement program (CIP). Committee members and staff also discussed a constraint that complicates work at the site: the field lies in a FEMA flood zone, which the town must consider when planning long-term improvements.

Town staff said the CIP entry will be pursued but acknowledged uncertainty about the long-term viability of improvements because of the flood risk. No schedule or funding details were provided at the meeting and no formal action was taken.","A subcommittee member raised concerns that the DeLuca softball field is deteriorating. Town staff said the field is in the capital improvement plan for renovation, but noted the site is in a FEMA flood zone, which complicates long-term solutions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6047417,"Birds Eye WPCA resiliency project secures DEP permit; sidewalk work moves to final design and bidding",58,3042000,3100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533943-054fa710ae1cbe54b039cf7d6af0c006&start=3042&end=3100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533943-054fa710ae1cbe54b039cf7d6af0c006/thumbnail_3042000.jpg","/articles/6047417/Connecticut/Birds-Eye-WPCA-resiliency-project-secures-DEP-permit-sidewalk-work-moves-to-final-design-and-bidding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6047417-844a307d58724f2cd4b589f4b1b2a05c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135380&Signature=RSO9mzTKmhZfD23zkPAwUQ-hkr0D4ZagepPi-biTbINKmllvTRCcAGo6NAZgBvw0nu3ucmWTGn7bbPaBFvDUdIKNoV4lqfDBYAySvtitNOTUDRbis2-EVUSLr3p~~hLAsKTQRYRBe1tcdWRRKWuO8w0pvSxUhtyHDcg0E4f9s6XpHjsn6xyKhJJ5cLmgKVo84vDuH3ig1dgdm3-RjPjRrH8uGiAITt8ZB511djG28e-arxoBT-Ohvs0iCkPSRKQnB~iNTaU755B1jc8dqYCXp-fhG-C1TWejI5dizUwBx5MDweU89Zgme03EuTkQbsk1zRmFXT5Qsj~Gz7zkPfC3vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town engineer John Casey updated the subcommittee that the Birds Eye WPCA resiliency project has cleared a regulatory milestone and is moving toward final design and procurement.

Casey said the town recently received its Department of Energy and Environmental Protection permit for the treatment-plant resiliency project. \"We just got our DEP permit,\" he said. He added that with the permit in hand the project will move to final design and then to bidding.

Casey said the town is continuing to work on funding options to bring the project to fruition and that the town's consultant BSC is contracted to coordinate the resiliency work along with plans to construct sidewalks on Beacon Street and Birds Eye and to complete a small remaining segment near Elm Street.

The engineer said the town will provide schedule updates once a bidding schedule and award timeline are clearer. No roads closures were announced at the meeting; Casey said he will provide notice once the town sets an award and construction period.

The subcommittee did not take a formal vote on this update; it received the report for planning and coordination purposes.","Town engineer John Casey told the subcommittee that the Birds Eye wastewater treatment plant resiliency project received its DEP permit and will move to final design and bidding. The consultant BSC is contracted to design sidewalks on Beacon and Birds Eye and to finish a small section at Elm Street, with funding work ongoing.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6047422,"Volunteer-produced Complete Streets video nears finish; committee plans outreach at Main Street Festival",850,450000,1300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533943-054fa710ae1cbe54b039cf7d6af0c006&start=450&end=1300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533943-054fa710ae1cbe54b039cf7d6af0c006/thumbnail_450000.jpg","/articles/6047422/Connecticut/Volunteer-produced-Complete-Streets-video-nears-finish-committee-plans-outreach-at-Main-Street-Festival","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6047422-2624d49e5d525bca34c32a95cc89f04a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135380&Signature=MheYNdtNiktkj-j10Bplt4y8S9Tw4s1wHMXivzlptPxmX8g8PTq4spqabkfXoM4gQ19BcK0PM21VtMQsiFKRLmNNpOXC8jAKlDzn6XSIuoehXSQNFRDHxHB4njptADHzON7Xt4VlbuxuW~QknQ4xBLiubh0k6RaCYVZ7EPQ0B1NA3vK2VzInLbtNTg1gJhRm5IFOSKTAXUHDOQFJfFohuG2jr9ijWf~yOFtuSYOZcSI1lmfjvhKWGOrfwMTCLmVBB8Ggagwucq2tcExZ5N2xchGoSShVID-llnyPrBS~k5BbeH1PVxlAiFmUS5bEq4vy1i-HjDIKL6QMGDNE4R-a4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The subcommittee spent a large portion of the meeting reviewing a draft outreach video on Stratford's Complete Streets and planning logistics for the Main Street Festival booth.

Volunteer producer Michael Murphy said the video is \"in progress\" and \"probably about 75% done.\" He played a roughly three-minute segment for the committee showing how bike lanes, bike boxes and sharrows work and recommended short on-screen callouts to explain the elements.

Committee members praised the footage and asked that the town seal and a phrase such as \"in partnership with Town of Stratford\" be added for clarity about sponsorship and credit. Committee members also asked Murphy to include credit lines for drone footage and to check permissions for using an existing town drone clip.

The subcommittee agreed to show the video at the Main Street Festival and use looping footage at the booth. Logistics discussed included tent and electricity availability, a laptop or small monitor for playback, a-frame or easel stands, printed posters (18x24) and handouts with the day's ride map and a registration/waiver sheet. Tom Dillon said he would cover the cost of an enlarged printed poster from his market funds.

Assigned tasks and commitments from the meeting included: Murphy to share the draft video with staff and the subcommittee for review; staff to send official town logos and language to include the town seal and partnership credit; Murphy to provide drone footage details and credit lines; and committee volunteers to staff the festival booth on the day of the event.

No formal votes were taken; the group coordinated outreach materials, crediting and printing responsibilities and staffing for the festival.","A nearly finished three-minute video explaining Stratford's bike lanes and rules will be shown at the Main Street Festival. Video author Michael Murphy said the draft is about 75% complete; committee members discussed adding the Town of Stratford seal, crediting drone footage and printing signage and posters for the festival.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6047427,"Phase 3 Ferry Boulevard feasibility study moving forward; consultant name to be announced after contract",70,280000,350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533943-054fa710ae1cbe54b039cf7d6af0c006&start=280&end=350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533943-054fa710ae1cbe54b039cf7d6af0c006/thumbnail_280000.jpg","/articles/6047427/Connecticut/Phase-3-Ferry-Boulevard-feasibility-study-moving-forward-consultant-name-to-be-announced-after-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6047427-60dea56a60ad5ed9932bcf2a297fd929/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135380&Signature=oUO~ai3TtH7FqBCwyWD0WcwAl3pitZl4M6vluxVJ7ae8vtdMsU2xyZTNNAzSKsa5Vzv6Fsn6AJIYRPUtKk5YfVDfa8f6GTdhG9WQUtNdM9QnbrSj33iZkML1OXhW48lmuC0ZpSOUSLSdjXmqfS3h-z78AHlIgwl3UapB67lAv1~ubG5j433de~M0fxqYw5JUvWPkb8ODIMjhm6CNmFyqYR448f-n1DPdcUkb-IH55o39bpreIm~sLvs3pZ8b5GZ0nWtcVqM93X8GF-NNjNIz7U5sDTdMeH7cqoNnlm2s~fGpp6WS3z8guuSP1oBoT1H2pxcAE7utppjzos4xPieGQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The subcommittee was updated on the status of Phase 3 of the Greenway, which includes feasibility analysis for the Ferry Boulevard corridor.

Town planner Samantha Tada said the town has selected a consultant for Phase 3 but must complete a contract before publicly naming the firm. \"We have to enter into a contract with them before we announce the consultant's name,\" Tada said.

Tada said staff and DOT are reviewing a draft scope prepared by the consultant and planned a meeting on Friday to finalize details. Once the scope is agreed and DOT confirms the approach, Tada said the town expects to enter the contract and hold a kickoff meeting in June or July to begin the feasibility analysis.

Committee members raised questions about a challenging segment near I-95 and whether the feasibility study would include alternatives such as routing under the bridge, along residential streets or the waterfront. Tada said the consultant's assignment explicitly includes evaluating multiple alternatives and determining a preferred route. \"Possibly as 1 of the alternatives\" is an under-bridge option, she said, adding the consultant will analyze alternative routes and recommend the best option for the connection in that area.

No formal action was taken; the subcommittee received the update and staff said they would return with further details after the contract is finalized.","The subcommittee heard that the town has selected a consultant for Greenway Phase 3 feasibility work but cannot announce the firm's name until a contract is signed. Staff and DOT will finalize a scope this week and hope to hold a kickoff meeting in June or July.","actionData","errors"]

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