The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) will be hosting a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 30, at 6 p.m. for residents of Bristol to share their ideas with each other as part of an ongoing series to gather additional input for the development of the Naugatuck Valley Active Transportation Plan (NVATP).
The NVCOG invites residents, business owners, transportation advocates, and local officials to participate.
To join the meeting participants may use the link at https://bit.ly/3TQVLJq or by calling +1(929)205-6099 and entering the Meeting ID 838 1800 0864 when prompted.
An in-person meeting took place Tuesday, April 23, at Bristol Public Library. This gathering featured a charrette which is an interactive workshop that allows participants to collaborate with professionals, share ideas, and explore innovative solutions.
The purpose of the Naugatuck Valley Active Transportation Plan is to create a multi-modal framework that encourages and accommodates various forms of non-motorized transportation, including walking, rolling, cycling and other active modes, according to the release announcing the meeting.
Once completed, the plan will serve as a comprehensive roadmap to help guide future infrastructure investments that improve the access, comfort and safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
The NVCOG has released an online survey to examine habits, preferences, and challenges to walking/rolling and cycling in the community at https://arcg.is/yKyKW. Residents of the Naugatuck Valley planning region are strongly encouraged to participate.
Language assistance is available to the public at no cost. For language assistance requests contact Desira Blanchard, Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator with the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or at 203-757-0535. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting.
To learn more about the Naugatuck Valley Active Transportation Plan and stay engaged in the process, visit https://bit.ly/NVActiveTransportationPlan.
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