Transportation Study related to the Redevelopment of NASB

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1 In association with RKG Associates, Gorrill-Palmer Consulting Engineers, Morris Communications, Nobis Engineering, and Techedit Public Informational Meeting # 1 Transportation Study related to the Redevelopment of NASB

2 Transportation Study Related to the Redevelopment of the Naval Air Station Brunswick Maine Department of Transportation In partnership with Office of the Governor Maine Office of Redevelopment and Re-employment Towns of Brunswick and Topsham Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority

3 Transportation Study Related to the Redevelopment of the Naval Air Station Brunswick Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) In association with RKG Associates Gorrill Palmer Engineers Morris Communications Nobis Engineering TechEdit

4 You will leave tonight with: A understanding of what the study is about How the study will be accomplished And most importantly, the role that all of you will play in this study The key to the success of this study will be a meaningful public participation process that considers the diverse transportation needs of the community.

5 What is the Study About?

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7 What is the Study About? This study will also set the stage and process for the future development of a smart surface transportation plan that both supports NASB redevelopment and preserves local community character and values.

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9 Integrated Transportation Decision Making Process Cultural & Community Resources Transportation Needs Natural Resources Smart Transportation Solution Public Participation

10 How Does this Study Fit into the Process? NASB Transportation Study Purpose & Need, Range of Alternatives, & Classification NEPA/STPA FHWA & MaineDOT Highway Methodology USACE Decision Making FONSI/ROD, Maine DEP & Federal Permits Project Implementation

11 Decision Making Process Define the Purpose & Need Identify Reasonable Range of Alternatives Analyze Environmental Impacts Alternatives Analysis Selection of a Preferred Alternative Public Hearing Decision

12 Sensitive Environmental Resources Natural Resources Freshwater Wetlands (NWI & Hydric Soils) Wildlife Habitat Threatened & Endangered Species Water Quality Floodplains

13 Sensitive Environmental Resources Human & Social Environment Socioeconomics Recreation Sites Schools & Other Community Facilities Parklands (including LWCF)

14 Sensitive Environmental Resources Cultural Resources Historic Structures Districts Pre-contact Archaeological Resources Historical Archaeological Resources

15 Major Milestones First Phase Data Collection June, July, and August Review Previous Studies, Base Mapping, Field Visits, Environmental/Cultural Resources, Traffic Counts, Crash Research, Establish and Evaluate Existing and Future Year Traffic Demand Second Phase Conceptual Alternatives August, September, and October Develop and Evaluate Conceptual Alternatives including TSM and TDM. Screen Alternatives for Costs, Resource Impacts, Traffic Operations, etc. Final Phase Documentation N ovember and D ecember Draft and Final Reports

16 Project Schedule

17 Public Participation Cornerstone of the Process Getting the Word Out/Getting the Feedback In Town Websites & Study Website Study Advisory Committee Times Record & Community TV3 Stakeholder Workshops & Public Information Meetings Resource Agency Meetings In advance of Meetings Follow-up to Meetings During Meetings

18 Project Meetings Public Informational Meetings Informal Workshop Meetings

19 Stakeholder Meetings Workshop Format

20 Visualizations

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22 Consensus Building Polling

23 What is your top priority? 1. Reduce Traffic Congestion 2. Address Safety Deficiencies 3. Protect Environmental Resources 4. Enhance Economic Development 5. Increase Multi-Modal Opportunities 7% 33% 27% 17% 17% Reduce Traffic Congestion Address Safety Deficiencies Protect Environmental... Enhance Economic Dev... Increase Multi-Modal O...

24 Study Web Page

25 The Next Meeting Workshop Wednesday September 2, 2009 Brunswick Junior High School

26 Questions/Comments

27 In association with RKG Associates, Gorrill-Palmer Consulting Engineers, Morris Communications, Nobis Engineering, and Techedit Public Informational Meeting # 1 Transportation Study related to the Redevelopment of NASB