Central CT Loop Trail Connection Study - Meriden presentation

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Hybrid Meeting Format  Presentations by Study Team – SCRCOG – City of Meriden – VHB/VN Engineers -Consultants  Public Participation  Online questions announced through the Moderator  Survey  Additional comments can be provided directly to the City of Meriden Engineering Department: PublicWorks@meridenct.gov  Disclaimer: This meeting is being recorded and will be posted on the City of Meriden Website.

Meeting Agenda  Introductions & Project Background  Existing Trail System  Alignments Review  Questions  Next Steps  In-person breakout session

Identify the most practical and feasible alignment for the final section of the Central Connecticut Loop Trail in Meriden that will connect the existing trail networks in Meriden and

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Preferred Alignment –Benefits  Maximize off-road potential  Relationship with Harbor Brook and Bradley Hubbard Reservoir  Reduced impact to wetlands and natural resources  Reduced right-of-way/property impacts  Feasible/constructible connection with Middletown

Comments During This Meeting, Or To: Laura Francis Deputy Director/Director of Transportation Planning South Central Regional Council of Governments 127 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor West North Haven, CT 06473 (203) 234-7555 lfrancis@scrcog.org or Engineering Department, City of Meriden PublicWorks@meridenct.gov S l i d e 2 5 Thank you for your valuable feedback.

NextSteps • Review feedback • Finalize Report • Issue Report for Future Funding S l i d e 2 6