Hit the link to see what is happening this March, from our Strategic Plan to the latest in WestCOG’s legislative testimony. All this and more in the March Newsletter!

The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (“WestCOG”) has initiated a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to obtain planning and engineering services for a Noise Pollution Abatement Feasibility Study to be undertaken for certain railroad crossings along the Metro-North Railroad’s New Canaan Branch in the Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) region.

WestCOG will use funding from the Connecticut Department of Transportation for a study to determine a cost-effective approach to implementing noise reduction measures, quiet zone(s) or other methods, along the New Canaan Branch Line of the Metro-North Railroad. The goal of the study is to reduce the environmental impacts for the residents and businesses around the crossings while also improving the safety of all users at the railway-highway grade crossings.

WestCOG will accept complete Statements of Qualifications, by email only, until 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 8, 2022. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted to: Mr. Francis R. Pickering, Executive Director, through Cricket Carpenter, Office Manager at WestCOG.

ccarpenter@westcog.org

See the official RFQ for more details. Proponents must also submit a completed Organizational Conflict of Interest Statement.

WestCOG’s January 2022 Newsletter is out! Fresh year, fresh start, see the latest WestCOG projects!

✨The end of the year and we announce the annual report. See what WestCOG accomplished this year and meet our new council members!

Interested in $1 Million – $10 Million to improve livability, vibrancy, convenience for your communities? It’s last call to state your “intent to apply” for the CT Communities Challenge Grant.

This first step is a quick application to get your hat in the ring (not scored). Fill out the brief description by December 3rd 2021 and you are in for the next phase.

Following the “Intent to Apply” the full application is due January 14th 2022. You can learn more on the grant program on the CT Communities Challenge Grant Website

The Metropolitan Area Planning (MAP) Forum announces its 2021 Annual Meeting on Friday December 3, 2021 at 10:30 am. This meeting will be hosted by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council as a webinar.

🦃 It is a feast of updates this month! We have changes in our council members, new staff, a Build Back Better Grant application, and presentations on zoning, open space, and GIS. So much covered this month, you might need a nap on the couch after (or the turkey made you sleepy).

An online survey to obtain input on important issues related to Norwalk’s transportation, mobility, and parking. Residents, employees, students, and travelers should visit the survey webpage. Your input will help shape Norwalk’s Transportation Master Plan.