Promoting better public policy and
investment thru objective research.
HVCEO maintains a vigorous research program, dedicated
to improving municipal management and area planning. The
resulting publications are listed below. Contact Jon Chew
with questions or comments on publications.
158. PLANNED: BICYCLE TRANSIT PLAN BY COMMUNITY
An update of an earlier HVCEO effort, this work will focus
on analysis and recommendations by municipality.
157. PLANNED: COMPREHENSIVE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS)
In conjunction with the Region's private sector, to be prepared
to meet CT DECD regional planning requirements for state
economic development grants. Also to serve as a refreshed
regional data base for municipal marketing and economic
development efforts.
156. PLANNED: UPDATE ON RAIL
STATION PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
An update and consolidation of past rail station parking
plans.
155. IN PROGRESS: BETHEL ROUTES 6, 53,
58 AND 302 ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
An update of Bethel's Route 6 access management plan and
its extension to the remaining state roadways in the municipality.
As requested by the Bethel Planning and Zoning Commission.
154. 7/2011: ROUTE 7 DRIVEWAY
MANAGEMENT
PLANS FOR DANBURY, REDDING AND RIDGEFIELD
Updates the 1996 Route 7 Access Management Plans for
these communities. These 2011 updates were again prepared
for use as site plan standards to be referenced in municipal
zoning regulations: Danbury
Route 7 Driveway Plan, Redding
Route 7 Driveway Plan, Ridgefield
Route 7 Driveway Plan.
153. 7/2011: DANBURY, REDDING AND RIDGEFIELD
ROUTE 7 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE STUDY
A guide to future transportation investments on the
existing roadway, accompanied by land use recommendations
for adjacent development. This
transportation study was conducted in cooperation
with SWRPA, the regional planning organization to our south.
Important appendices available include those on Existing
Conditions and Trends, Traffic
Volume Diagrams, and Travel
Time Analysis.
152. 7/2011: TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR
NEWTOWN ROAD (ROUTE 806) IN DANBURY
This roadway
corridor plan will serve as the base for transportation
improvements, sidewalk extensions, and some site plan approvals.
151. 7/2011: RAIL FREIGHT IN
THE HOUSATONIC REGION
This
study by HART is intended to assist municipalities
in marketing buildings and land with proximity to rail,
and to assist businesses seeking to use rail freight access
points. See the accompanying Access
to Rail Freight Map.
150. 5/2011: REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
2011-2040
This update places the Regional
Transportation Plan in conformance with the
latest federal statutes. The document qualifies the Region
for its federal transportation funding.
149. 5/2011: SHERMAN NATURAL HAZARD
PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN
This municipal
natural hazard pre-disaster mitigation plan
was prepared to enable Sherman to receive FEMA hazard mitigation
grants.
148. 1/2011:
I-84 AND ROUTE 7 EXPRESSWAY
CLOSURE EMERGENCY DIVERSION PLAN
This study has been completed
in cooperation with CT DEMHS, CT DOT, COGCNV and local emergency
management officials. It will serve as a guide during expressway
traffic emergencies. The Emergency Diversion Plan Report
is at
this link.
The Emergency Diversion Plan Maps as reduced
size pdfs are
at this link, also as full scale original pdfs
at the Waterbury based COGCNV
web site.
147. 1/2011: HART FIXED ROUTE
EFFICIENCY STUDY
An update of HART's
blueprint for systemwide operational efficiency,
including on time performance, ridership survey and recommendations.
COMPLETED 2006-2010
146. 6/2010: REGIONAL MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
This
landmark regional agreement endorsed by area
leaders on 6/17/2010 was prepared at the request of municipalities
to facilitate emergency responses.
145. 4/2010: THE GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE
OF CONNECTICUT'S REGIONAL PLANNING
This research report on
Connecticut's regional boundary issues was
prepared by HVCEO in cooperation with the CT
Association of Regional Planning Organizations.
See also HVCEO
comments of 6/2010.
144. 3/2010: BETHEL RAILROAD STATION
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STUDY
This
topical report is to assist Bethel is developing
a transit oriented development center at its railroad station.
See also Concept
Map 1, Concept
Map 2 and Concept
Map 3. See also the 2010 CT
DOT Transit Oriented Development Overview.
143. 3/2010: NEWTOWN ROUTES 6, 25,
AND 816 ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
An updated
and expanded driveway management plan for use
by the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission.
142. 3/2010: HART BUS SERVICE
PLAN 2010
This analysis
of and plan for the regional HART bus system updates earlier editions cited below. A comparison of cost-effectiveness
with comparable systems is included.
141. 10/2009:
I-84 GREATER DANBURY
TOLL PLAZA IMPACT STUDY
A
review of impacts of potential I-84 tolls on
traffic and quality of life in Greater Danbury. Prepared
as input to the debate on reestablishing tolls on expressways
in Connecticut.
140.
6/2009: REGIONAL PLAN OF
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
This extensive
update of the Regional Plan will place the region
in compliance with new state statutes and serve as a guide
for the updating of municipal plans of conservation and development.
139. 5/2009: CENTRAL NEW MILFORD
PEDESTRIAN LOOP CONCEPT PLAN
A
recommended pedestrian walkway from Bridge Street
south to Lanesville Road, east across the Housatonic River
and then back north to New Milford Center.
138.
4/2009: BROOKFIELD ROUTE 202 "COMPLETE
STREETS" BUS STOP AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
To assist Brookfield with its input to Conn DOT's planned
improvement of the Route 202 commercial corridor, maps
and texts have been prepared identifying needed bus stop and
pedestrian amenities.
137.
12/2008: REGIONAL HOUSING MARKET ASSESSMENT
This substantial
research and narrative report provides each community
with fresh perspective on its affordable housing needs. A
housing database for use in grant applications has been prepared,
innovations within the Region and beyond are summarized, and
recommendations are made for municipal plans of development.
136.
9/2008: OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS OF SWEETHART
ELDERLY
AND DISABLED TRANSIT SERVICES
This SweetHART system efficiency study was
prepared for HVCEO by the staff of HART.
135.
8/2008: NEW FAIRFIELD TRAFFIC ISSUES REPORT
Traffic
safety plans for a) the New
Fairfield High School driveway at Gillotti Road and b) the intersection of Beaver Bog Road with Route 37.
134.
8/2008: CLASSIC WATER RESOURCE RESEARCH
These documents are reproduced by HVCEO due to their enduring
value to municipal planning and development. First is the
U.S. Geological Survey's 1920 Drainage and Glaciation in the Danbury Region.
And second, the 1971
Drainage and Glacial History of the Still River Valley,
also by the U.S. Geological Survey.
133.
6/2008: HISTORY OF PUBLIC BUS SERVICE IN GREATER DANBURY
This
report provides an understanding of HART's historical roots
and systematic development over decades. Perspective
on past funding decisions helps to facilitate wise investment
in future growth of regional transit.
132.
6/2008: NEW MILFORD ROUTES 7 AND 202 ACCESS MANAGEMENT
PLAN
This important traffic safety planning tool is an
update of the HVCEO driveway management plan adopted in 1997
by the New Milford Zoning Commission. This update was approved
as a standard within the New Milford Zoning Regulations.
131.
4/2008: BRIDGEWATER CENTER PEDESTRIAN PLAN
A guide for pedestrian
improvements in rural Bridgewater Center (18.0
MB).
130.
4/2008: DANBURY HOSPITAL "H" EMERGENCY SIGN
PLAN
An update of the 1991 regional sign plan to identify best
ambulance routes, sign attrition, locations for new signs,
costs and responsibilities. In 2007 Danbury installed the
H signs recommended by this plan.
129.
12/2007: EXPANDING BUS TRANSIT
TO BRIDGEPORT AND WATERBURY
Prepared for HVCEO by the staff of HART, this
interregional bus plan will be the template for
bus service growth to Bridgeport and Waterbury.
128. 6/2007: STILL RIVER
GREENWAY PLAN FOR
NORTHERN BROOKFIELD AND SOUTHERN NEW MILFORD
This recreational
planning report provides a planned alignment
for the Still River Greenway. The Greenway can now be constructed
in accordance with this plan.
127.
4/2007: DANBURY HOSPITAL AND WCSU TRAFFIC PLAN
A study to enhance
traffic flow near regional institutions in the
City of Danbury.
126. 4/2007: REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
PLAN 2007-2035
This update places the Regional
Transportation Plan in conformance with revised federal statutes.
125.
2/2007 SHERMAN CENTER PEDESTRIAN PLAN
A pedestrian
and enhancement plan for Sherman Center.
124.
11/2006 HARLEM LINE SHUTTLE BUS STUDY
A review
of current HART commuter shuttles from Danbury and Ridgefield
to rail services in New York State, and a proposal for adding service from New Fairfield to the Southeast, N.Y.rail
station. The New Fairfield service was then initiated in May
of 2009.
123.
10/2006 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY MUTUAL AID PLAN
This plan includes a regional public health mutual aid agreement signed
by all ten chief elected officials in the Region.
122.10/2006 WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED
PROTECTION ZONE FOR BETHEL
Recommendations
for zoning revisions to protect Bethel's water
supply watersheds, adopted by the Bethel Planning and Zoning
Commission in 2009.
121. 9/2006 RIVER TRAIL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
A
regional guide for coordinating the planning, design and funding of paddling facilities and riverside trails along the Still
River and Housatonic River.
120.
8/2006: QUEEN STREET AREA TRAFFIC PLAN
This traffic and pedestrian plan for the center of Newtown serves as input to local traffic decisions.
119.
1/2006 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS TO DANBURY
A review of potential supply connections to facilitate intermunicipal
water supply planning.
118.
1/2006 HAZARD ANNEXES FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANS
For adoption into local emergency plans, extending current
annexes to address unique response procedures for flood, hurricane,
dam failure, lethal chemical, tornado, etc.
2001 TO 2005
117.
10/2005 BETHEL, CT TRAFFIC ISSUES
This overview
of the Town of Bethel's traffic issues helps
shape the direction of future investment in local traffic
improvements.
116a.
10/2005 HART FIXED ROUTE EFFICIENCY STUDY
This analysis
of routes in the HART system includes performance
comparisons with earlier years. Similar analyses were undertaken
in 1997, 1994, and 1992.
116.
10/2005 NEW FAIRFIELD CENTER BEAUTIFICATION STUDY
HVCEO has completed an update of Bulletin # 98 below. This plan
and its detailed drawings (2.7MB) set the framework
for pedestrian and beautification investments in New Fairfield
Center.
115.
6/2005 RIDGEFIELD ROUTE 35 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN
A 20 year update of HVCEO's 1985 Route 35 Traffic Improvement
Plan. The 2005
Route 35 Plan is now a guide for town officials
as they manage adjacent development and traffic issues. In
particular, the curb
cut plan therein (3.1MB) will serve the Planning
and Zoning Commission as it guides driveway development along
Route 35.
114.
3/2005 ANALYSIS OF OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS
This 2003 report was authored by a consultant
to the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission who is now an
HVCEO employee. The full
text of this timely research is posted here (1.44
MB) by permission of the Town of Newtown. Appendix
A includes valuable perspective on sewerage treatment options.
113. 2/2005 STATUS OF
DIGITAL PARCEL MAPS AND
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE REGION
Here is provided a
detailed town by town update on the continuing
development of this important municipal management resource.
The goal is for each town to make faster progress by seeing
clearly where it stands in relation to its neighbors, also
the borrowing of successful ideas.
112. 12/2004 EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS FIELD GUIDE
This is a laminated pocket size and easy to use summary of
the local Emergency Operations Plan, with ten versions tailored
to the ten municipalities.
111. 9/2004 TRAFFIC PLANNING
FOR CENTRAL NEW MILFORD
A report providing an overview of the complex
traffic needs of Central New Milford, including
an update on pending and future traffic improvement projects.
110. 9/2004 WATER SUPPLY
RESOURCE INVENTORY
This
update provides technical background on the area's
vital water supply aquifers and watersheds, and is designed
to support municipal plans of conservation and development.
109.
5/2004 COMMUTING PATTERNS FROM GREATER DANBURY
This
report provides an update on commuter patterns,
1970-2000. These statistics are valuable for transportation
planning as well as for understanding the structure of the
regional economy.
108. 3/2004 TRAFFIC SIGNAL
COORDINATION FOR GREATER DANBURY
A determination of signal coordination potential along nineteen
roadways in eight municipalities. The document includes a Traffic
Signal Coordination Handbook as well as detailed
coordination plans for Backus
Avenue in Danbury and Bridge
Street in New Milford.
107. 2/2004 2004-2030
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
PLAN FOR THE GREATER DANBURY AREA
The Regional Transportation Plan is the heart of
the Region's federally mandated transportation planning and
project funding process.
106. 3/2003 PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY PLAN
FOR QUEEN STREET IN NEWTOWN, CT
Requested by the Newtown Police Commission, the detailed
maps and text in this plan define pedestrian
safety improvements warranted for this busy roadway in central
Newtown.
105. 10/2002 CASINO TRAFFIC
IMPACT STUDY
This research documents the devastating traffic impact if
a casino were ever forced upon Danbury. A summary of conclusions is
available.
104. 11/2001 GEORGETOWN
(REDDING) BEAUTIFICATION AND TRAFFIC PLAN
This plan for streetscape beautification was adopted as an
amendment to the Redding Plan of Conservation and Development.
It is used as a guide for development of the Georgetown neighborhood
and has attracted state beautification grant funds.
103. 4/2001 BETHEL ROUTE
53 TRAFFIC STUDY
A guide for safety and capacity improvements, the data in
this report helps to set conditions for local development
submissions and any proposed Conn DOT revisions to Route 53.
This information has been incorporated into a Route
53 traffic report.
1996
TO 2000
102. 9/2000 INTERSTATE 84 CORRIDOR TRAFFIC STUDY
By Conn DOT, in cooperation with HVCEO, this research defines
how I-84 will need to be upgraded to meet state and regional
needs in the future.
See the maps of improvements
for each exit.
See the text for each chapter: Cover
Page; Contents ; Chapter
1 ;
Chapter 2 ; Chapter
3 ; Chapter 4 ; Chapter
5 ; Chapter
6 ; Chapter
7 ; Appendix
101. 9/2000 RT 7 CORRIDOR
TRAVEL OPTIONS PLAN
The rail passenger plan for the Region, the basic elements
of which are now posted on the Rail
Resources section of this web site. The plan
was prepared in cooperation with and jointly adopted by the
South Western Regional Planning Agency. A summary
of the original plan is available. This plan
recommended a Danbury to Norwalk bus route now
in operation.
100.
1/2000 SPECIAL PROJECT REVIEW FEES
A guide for the Bethel, CT Planning and Zoning Commission
on how to charge applicants for the municipal review costs
stemming from unusually large development proposals. Successfully
implemented in Bethel, this text is a relevant model for other communities.
99. 2/1999 1999 DATA BOOK
HVCEO maintains the demographic statistical data base for
each community. No longer published in hard copy, this frequently
requested information has been transferred to the Area
Info section of this web site.
98. 10/1998 NEW FAIRFIELD
CENTER BEAUTIFICATION PLAN
This streetscape beautification plan was adopted as an amendment
to the New Fairfield Plan of Conservation and Development.
It has attracted federal beautification grant funds and set
conditions for shopping center redevelopment. See 2005 update.
97. 10/1998 BUS TRANSIT
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This federally required document is the guide for the Housatonic
Area Regional Transit District's bus fleet replacements
and service development. It is updated periodically as part
of HVCEO's regional transportation planning program.
96. 3/1998 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR BRIDGE STREET IN NEW MILFORD
This is a traffic evaluation focused on a congested artery. The
cost-benefit of providing a new Housatonic River bridge to
the north, to divert traffic from Bridge Street, was measured
and found
to be low.
95. 10/1997 NEW MILFORD
ROUTE 7 ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
The maps in this detailed driveway and curb cut management
plan were incorporated into the New Milford Zoning Regulations
as a technical standard for conditions upon development approvals.
94. 9/1997 I-84 EXIT 9
HAWLEYVILLE (NEWTOWN) STUDY
This
innovative plan provides coordination of local
zoning and transportation for the Exit 9 interchange area.
The results were incorporated into the Town of Newtown Zoning
Regulations and Bulletin 102 above.
This planning process received an award for excellence from
the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association.
93. 6/1997 BETHEL ROUTE
6 ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
The maps in this detailed driveway and curb cut management
plan were incorporated into the Bethel Zoning Regulations
as a technical standard for conditions upon development approvals.
92. 4/1997 REGIONAL GROWTH
GUIDE MAP
As required by State Statute Chapter 127, Section
8-35a, this advisory regional
growth plan for the Housatonic Valley provides
regional perspective for the ten municipal development plans.
It is also an easy to understand statement of growth intent
for viewing by investors.
91. 12/1996 1997 DATA
BOOK
This information is now found at the Area
Info section of this web site.
90. 10/1996 ROUTE 7 DRIVEWAY
MANAGEMENT
PLAN FOR RIDGEFIELD, REDDING AND DANBURY
The maps in this driveway and curb cut management plan were
incorporated into both the Ridgefield and Redding Zoning Regulations
as technical standards for conditions upon development approvals.
89. 10/1996 REGIONAL BICYCLE
PLAN
The plan
provides policy and standards for bicycle route development
in the Region. See bike
route map.
88. 8/1996 SURVEY OF MUNICIPAL
PERMIT FEES
Compendium of the fees charged by local land use commissions
as of 1996.
87. 6/1996 PASSENGER RAIL
SERVICE TO NEW MILFORD
The results of this study were incorporated into the Rail
Resources section of this web site.
86. 2/1996 DANBURY AND
NEW FAIRFIELD ROUTE 37 TRAFFIC PLAN
Both the traffic recommendations for Route 37 in Danbury and for Route 37 in New Fairfield are available
on this web site.
1991
TO 1995
85. 12/1995 ROUTE 25 ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
The maps in this driveway and curb cut management plan were
incorporated into the Newtown Zoning Regulations as a technical
standard for conditions upon development approvals.
84.
10/1995 PICKETT DISTRICT ROAD (NEW MILFORD) TRAFFIC PLAN
A review of traffic issues off of Route 7 south of New Milford
Center.
83. 10/1995 BOARDMAN ROAD TRAFFIC PLAN
A review of traffic issues relevant to Boardman
Road north of New Milford Center.
82. 10/1995 HART MARKET
RESEARCH STUDY
A study of existing and potential bus rider characteristics,
used to refine bus routing and scheduling.
81. 1/1995 1995 DATA BOOK
Superseded by later editions, now incorporated within Area Info on this web site.
80. 12/1994 DANBURY-BROOKFIELD
FEDERAL ROAD TRAFFIC PLAN
The traffic recommendations for Federal
Road in Danbury are available on this web site.
79. 10/1994 SWEETHART
OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS
A landmark
report for systems management, a survey of elderly
and disabled SweetHart bus rider preferences is presented,
also a statistical analysis of usage patterns, developed in
order to refine bus routing and scheduling. See
also the 2008
update of this study.
78. 10/1994 I-84 EXITS 5 & 6 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Current recommendations for Exit
5 on Danbury's Route 39 and Exit
6 on Danbury's Route 37 are available on this
web site.
78A. 4/1994 AN ECONOMIC STRATEGY FOR THE REGION
A report on the regional economy and its issues, in detail,
for the Housatonic Valley Economic Development Partnership.
77. 12/1993 1994 DATA
BOOK
Updated periodically.
76. 12/1993 BUS TRANSIT
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Updated periodically.
75. 11/1993 NEW FAIRFIELD
AND
NEWTOWN BUS SERVICE EXTENSION
PLANS
Designs for fixed route HART bus services to Newtown and for
New Fairfield.
74. 11/1993 REGIONAL WATER
RESOURCES AND SUPPLIES
This research summarizes water
supply resources by municipality.
73. 7/1993 BETHEL AND
NEWTOWN ROUTE 6 TRAFFIC PLAN
The recommendations for Route
6 in Newtown are available on this web site.
72. 4/1993 GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLAN
An introduction to this topic for municipal officials. See
the Map
Center page for cartographic resources available
from HVCEO.
71. 11/1992 1993 DATA
BOOK
Updated periodically.
70. 10/1992 RAIL TRANSIT
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Base data for rail service policies.
69. 9/1992 SEWER SERVICE
IN THE REGION
This status report on sewers
by municipality was prepared to facilitate intermunicipal
sewer planning. The material gathered has been referenced
in municipal plans of conservation and development.
68. 9/1992 NEW MILFORD'S
ROUTE 7 BYPASS
Planning study for the Lanesville
Road to Grove Street connector, incorporated
into project design.
66. 10/1991 1992 DATA
BOOK
Updated periodically.
67. 4/1992 LOCAL TRAFFIC
ACTION PLANS
Much of this material is now available at the Transportation
Resource Center section of this web site.
65. 10/1991 HART FARE
STRUCTURE STUDY
Research to maximize the equity of the HART fare
structure.
64. 6/1991 BROOKFIELD-NEW
MILFORD ROUTE 7 PLAN
HVCEO input to the Route
7 policy debate as of 1991.
63. 3/1991 LAND USE MAP
AS OF 1990
This regional land use map.
62. 1/1991 USING ZONING
POWER IN THE 1990'S
Comparison of local techniques and suggestions for
innovation.
1986
TO 1990
61. 10/1990 BUS TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Updated periodically by federal requirement.
60. 3/1990 PLANNING WITH
THE PAST
Atlas of sensitive archaeological sites in each municipality,
still valid.
59. 12/1989 DANBURY WATERSHED
PROTECTION PLAN
The results of this study were incorporated as an overlay
zone into the Danbury Zoning Regulations.
58. 10/1989 DANBURY MAIN
STREET TRAFFIC PLAN
The results of this study were incorporated into streetscape
and signalization improvements completed for Danbury's Main
Street. The remaining needs of Main Street are found on the Danbury
- Route 53 section of this web site.
57. 10/1989 HART PULSE
POINT PLAN
Based upon this study the HART Pulse Point was relocated out
of the center of Danbury a short distance northerly to Kennedy
Park.
56. 2/1989 ACTION PLAN
FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REDUCTION
The state highway safety data gathered here is still
updated by HVCEO. Call to request the accident rates for your
section of state roadway.
55. 12/1988 EXPANDING
HART BUS SERVICE
This research was utilized to improve HART bus routing
and scheduling.
54. 2/1988 REGIONAL HOUSING
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The need for affordable housing in each of the ten municipalities
was quantified. The other fourteen regional planning organizations
in Connecticut completed similar studies at the same time,
thus a statewide data base was created.
Total units needed to relieve vacancy deficiency and inadequate
conditions as of 2/1988: Bethel 536, Bridgewater 39, Brookfield
283, Danbury 4,119, New Fairfield 229, New Milford 1,041,
Newtown 474, Redding 93, Ridgefield 634, Sherman 38, Region
7,486. These town by town affordable housing need estimates were updated in
2008.
53. 10/1987 BETHEL CENTER
TRAFFIC PLAN
Research as to traffic issues and solutions for Bethel
Center.
51.
10/1987 1987 DATA BOOK
Updated periodically.
50. 6/1987 USING THE SPECIAL
PERMIT
Expert advice on use of this zoning technique.
49. 6/1987 THE FUTURE
OF I-84
Policies from this research were
incorporated into the Regional Transportation
Plan.
48. 4/1987 PREPARING FOR
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS
An aid for the preparation of local hazardous material
spill plans.
47. 12/1986 WATER QUALITY
BASICS FOR THE LAND USE COMMISSION
Increasingly, water quality issues have found their
way into the land use planning and permitting processes. This
educational booklet on understanding local water quality is
available on this web site and remains relevant
today.
46. 12/1986 BETHEL RAIL
STATION RELOCATION STUDY
Based upon this study the Bethel
Railroad Station was moved northerly to a more
suitable location.
45. 10/1986 REGIONAL BUS
TRANSIT PLAN
Updated periodically.
44. 6/1986 BUS SERVICE
TO THE DANBURY MALL
This study designed the bus service now linking Downtown Danbury
with the Danbury Fair Mall.
43. 6/1986 PUBLIC TRANSIT
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DANBURY
This plan refined the proposal for relocating the Danbury
Railroad Station, since completed.
42. 6/1986 NEW DIRECTIONS
FOR WATER SUPPLY PLANNING
This research was completed as a prelude to state
mandated planning by the Housatonic Water Utility Coordinating
Committee.
1981 TO 1985
41. 10/1985 SPECIAL TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
A recommended zoning method
by which adjacent properties would fund roadway capacity.
40. 10/1985 MILL PLAIN
ROAD TRAFFIC STUDY
This research created a curb cut management plan. Current
recommendations for Mill Plain Road are available on the Danbury-Route
6 section of this web site.
39. 10/1985 IMPLEMENTING
RESOURCE RECOVERY
This study led directly to the creation of the Housatonic
Resources Recovery Authority.
38. 6/1985 RESOURCE RECOVERY
FEASIBILITY STUDY
A review of options for managing solid waste in
the Region.
37. 6/1985 WATER RESOURCE
ATLAS
Maps at 11 x 17 identifying key water resource variables, some
now web formatted.
36. 2/1985 HART DATA BASE
AND ROUTING STUDY
Updated periodically.
35. 2/1985 ROUTE 7 NORTH
TRAFFIC STUDY
This technical report directed the use of $2 million
for road improvements made available by the General Assembly.
The old New Milford Traffic Circle was redesigned and an environmental
impact assessment was initiated for the Brookfield - New Milford
corridor.
34. 8/1984 TRAFFIC FLOW
NEEDS FOR ROUTE 202 IN BROOKFIELD
Traffic recommendations were used in roadway upgrading,
and the Region's first ever driveway and curb cut plan was
adopted by the Brookfield Zoning Commission.
33. 8/1984 COMMUTER TRAVEL
PATTERNS
This key travel pattern data is updated each decade and is available
on this web site.
32. 6/1984 POLICIES FOR
BUS MAINTENANCE
Updated periodically.
31. 6/1984 ADVICE FROM
AN EXPERT ON ZONING
A record of a public presentation sponsored
by the Council.
30. 6/1984 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR NEW MILFORD'S BOARDMAN ROAD
Traffic review for this economic development
area.
29. 2/1984 HOW TO LIMIT
TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN YOUR COMMUNITY
This report was honored by the Federal Highway Administration
by being reproduced in large quantities as a model for nationwide
distribution. The
FHWA continues to offer this still relevant report in pdf. format on its national web site.
28. 10/1983 GROWTH FORECASTS
FOR MUNICIPALITIES
Population projections.
27. 9/1983 REGIONAL SEPTAGE
STUDY
As a result of this 1983 study, in 1988 septage disposal was
regionalized in Danbury for the towns of Bethel, Bridgewater,
Brookfield, New Fairfield, Newtown and Redding. This system
remains in operation today. See the resulting
1984 intermunicipal agreement.
26. 8/1983 TRAFFIC FLOW IMPROVEMENT FOR RIDGEBURY
For the first time the cross-border traffic issues
of the Danbury and Ridgefield sections of Ridgebury were analyzed
as a single unit.
25. 8/1983 THE UNTAPPED MARKET FOR RAIL SERVICE
An early review of rail passenger potential.
24. 6/1983 AN EVALUATION OF HART BUS SERVICE
Updated periodically.
23. 12/1982 RESOURCES FOR DECISION MAKING
AT HVCEO
A catalog of HVCEO library holdings as of 1982.
22. 11/1982 1980 CENSUS DATA SUMMARY
Updated periodically.
21. 7/1982 TRAFFIC FLOW STUDY FOR ROUTE 7
SOUTH
This work, together with an adjacent SWRPA study
to the south, served as the guide for the expenditure of $10
million in Route 7 upgrade funds made available from the General
Assembly. Also, it led to the widening from 2 to 4 lanes of
a segment of Route 7 in Ridgefield north of Route 35.
20. 4/1982 TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THE BETHEL-
BROOKFIELD-DANBURY BORDER AREA
An analysis of traffic circulation options in this
tri-town area.
19. 4/1982 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN RIDGEFIELD
Options for extending HART bus service from Danbury
to Ridgefield.
18. 6/1982 HVCEO AGENDA FOR ACTION: THE TIP
The Transportation
Improvement Program remains an important planning
tool today. A summary
of active projects is available.
17. 6/1982 TRAFFIC FLOW IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROUTE 25 IN
NEWTOWN
Current traffic recommendations for Route
25 in Newtown are available on this web site.
16. 12/1981 PLANNING FOR PARKING
Standards for parking space and parking lot development
for use in zoning regulations.
15A. 8/1981 A GROWTH MANAGEMENT
OPTION FOR THE HOUSATONIC VALLEY REGION
The HVCEO Regional Plan as it was in 1981. See 2009
Plan Update.
15. 9/1981 MANAGEMENT
STUDY FOR LAKE MAMANASCO IN RIDGEFIELD
An early water quality projection methodology for Ridgefield's
scenic Lake Mamanasco.
14. 6/1981 TRAFFIC VOLUME
TRENDS
Documentation of changes in traffic volume trends.
13. 5/1981 A STATUS REPORT
ON RETAIL GROWTH
This regional economic forecast was completed on an emergency
basis to determine regional impact of, and regional policy
towards, the proposed Danbury Fair Mall.
12. 2/1981 RESOURCES FOR
LOWER COST HOUSING
A review of affordable housing programs, now updated
on this web site.
11. 1/1981 ZONING FOR LOWER COST HOUSING
Model zoning techniques for developing lower cost
housing.
1976 TO 1980
10. 10/1980 GROWTH CAPACITY WITHIN LOCAL
ZONING
A measure of the maximum population
potential within each municipality.
9. 8/1979 PROJECTION OF POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT
8. 4/1979 INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND WATER QUALITY
7. 5/1979 EROSION & SEDIMENT SOURCE INVENTORY
6. 7/1979 WATER
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
6A. 3/1979 A TRANSIT ADVERTISING AND MARKETING
PROGRAM FOR HART
This research recommended a name change to "Housatonic
Area Regional Transit District (HART)" from the then
current "Danbury-Bethel Transit District." A complete
marketing program for the revamped bus system was included.
5. 7/1979 A POLICY FOR
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION
This is the source of stratified drift aquifer maps for the
Region, prepared under the guidance of the U.S. Geological
Survey and the Connecticut DEP. The aquifer maps are now referenced
in the zoning regulations of Brookfield, Newtown and Ridgefield.
The maps and strategy remain valid today and are available
on this web site.
5A. 7/1978 NEWTOWN'S POOTATUCK AQUIFER
A detailed water supply study using the U. S. Geological Survey
as the consultant, used by Newtown for groundwater development.
4. 3/1978 FREQUENTLY USED
STATISTICS
3. 12/1977 CENSUS DATA BY ENUMERATION DISTRICT
2. 8/1977 TRANSPORTATION GUIDE
1. 7/1977 REGIONAL ECONOMIC TRENDS
(1976 AND EARLIER PLANNING REPORTS
BELOW WERE NOT IN A NUMBERED SERIES
11/1976 20 YEAR SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL PLAN
First effort at resource recovery.
7/1976 SHEPAUG RIVER FOR WATER SUPPLY
Engineering
evaluation for water supply.
8/1975 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN
A detailed inventory of open space by municipality,
coupled with as assessment of future open space needs.
1971 TO 1975
7/1974 UNION WAGE COMPARISON REPORT
Updated annually since 1974,
but as part of municipal collective bargaining strategy this
research remains exempt from Freedom of Information Commission
public access rules.
5/1974 WATER MANAGEMENT STUDY: PHASE TWO
Additional details on water supply issues, utilized
for water systems planning during the seventies by governments
and water companies.
1973-1974 NAVIGATION OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER IN THE 18TH AND 19TH
CENTURIES
This important
research by Professor Christopher Collier was
neither funded nor endorsed by HVCEO at the time of original
publication. However in 2008 it was agreed that such landmark
research was important to our area and so is now available
on this web site.
10/1973 POPULATION, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION
A demographic and transportation overview as of 1973.
12/1972 HOUSING
IN THE REGION
Detailed housing statistics, many of which remain
part of the housing
statistics data base.
4/1972 WATER MANAGEMENT
STUDY: PHASE ONE
Overview of water supply issues, utilized for water
systems planning during the seventies by governments and water
companies.
2/1971 THE REGIONAL PLAN
The Regional
Plan of 1971, a true classic, reveals much
about land use and infrastructure in that era. Updated in
1981 and then again in 1997. For the latest versions see
the the Regional
Plan Update of 2009, including a revised Growth
Guide Map.
