Regional board endorses three TIP amendments and adopts two-year planning program
May 16, 2025 | Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
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The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments board approved three amendments to the 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and adopted a two-year Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) that covers state fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
The TIP amendments add multi-year funding to support the Connecticut Roadway Safety Management System (CRSMS) at the University of Connecticut, replace loop detectors with video detection equipment in the Waterbury urban area, and remove an Interstate sign-support replacement project from NVCOG’s TIP after the Department of Transportation revised the project jurisdiction. "CRSMS ... is a fantastic tool and a fantastic return on the investment of the state's highway safety implementation dollars," said Rich Donovan, transportation planning staff, as he presented the changes. The board voted to adopt resolution 25-10 endorsing the three changes; the motion carried.
The UPWP, which lays out NVCOG’s federally funded transportation planning work for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, was approved after staff described relatively minor edits from the prior cycle. The document retains the same seven tasks including data collection and analysis; multimodal planning; implementation and technical assistance; public engagement; administration; and a Complete Streets set‑aside required under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "We have formalized in this cycle our roadway safety audit program," Donovan said, noting the UPWP will fund a Complete Streets prioritization plan and policy update later this year.
Staff told the board the Federal Highway Administration asked NVCOG to stop referencing federal planning factors in the UPWP document; staff said that change does not alter the region’s goals, which continue to focus on an aging transportation system, congestion, limited transit options and roadway safety. The UPWP was brought up for adoption to meet Federal Highway timing even though the 45‑day public comment period required under NVCOG rules remains open; staff said any substantive public comments received will be returned as amendments.
In discussion, a board member noted upcoming coordination on a regional freight plan after a major rail operator plans a May 27 presentation in Naugatuck; staff said freight rail scenarios are being incorporated into the plan. The board approved the UPWP after a voice vote.
No public comments were received at the meeting on these agenda items.
The TIP amendments add multi-year funding to support the Connecticut Roadway Safety Management System (CRSMS) at the University of Connecticut, replace loop detectors with video detection equipment in the Waterbury urban area, and remove an Interstate sign-support replacement project from NVCOG’s TIP after the Department of Transportation revised the project jurisdiction. "CRSMS ... is a fantastic tool and a fantastic return on the investment of the state's highway safety implementation dollars," said Rich Donovan, transportation planning staff, as he presented the changes. The board voted to adopt resolution 25-10 endorsing the three changes; the motion carried.
The UPWP, which lays out NVCOG’s federally funded transportation planning work for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, was approved after staff described relatively minor edits from the prior cycle. The document retains the same seven tasks including data collection and analysis; multimodal planning; implementation and technical assistance; public engagement; administration; and a Complete Streets set‑aside required under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "We have formalized in this cycle our roadway safety audit program," Donovan said, noting the UPWP will fund a Complete Streets prioritization plan and policy update later this year.
Staff told the board the Federal Highway Administration asked NVCOG to stop referencing federal planning factors in the UPWP document; staff said that change does not alter the region’s goals, which continue to focus on an aging transportation system, congestion, limited transit options and roadway safety. The UPWP was brought up for adoption to meet Federal Highway timing even though the 45‑day public comment period required under NVCOG rules remains open; staff said any substantive public comments received will be returned as amendments.
In discussion, a board member noted upcoming coordination on a regional freight plan after a major rail operator plans a May 27 presentation in Naugatuck; staff said freight rail scenarios are being incorporated into the plan. The board approved the UPWP after a voice vote.
No public comments were received at the meeting on these agenda items.
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