I-95 NEW HAVEN HARBOR CROSSING CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

I-95 NEW HAVEN HARBOR CROSSING CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM NEW HAVEN EAST HAVEN BRANFORD, CT Record of Decis ion Transit and Transportation System Management (TSM) Components Summary Report: July December 25 The I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing (NHHC) Corridor Improvement Program is one of Connecticut s largest multi-modal transportation improvement initiatives. The program includes operational, safety and capacity improvements to over 7 miles of Interstate 95, including a new signature bridge over New Haven Harbor. In addition to new and upgraded Shore Line East commuter rail stations, there are numerous Transit and Transportation System Management (TSM) components included as part of the program. This report summarizes the current status of the implementation of the Transit and TSM components. The August, 1999 report entitled: Federal Highway Administration Record of Decision for Interstate 95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge (Q-Bridge), commonly known as the ROD, documents the Transit and TSM components in Section 1.2 (pp. 3-4). The components are as follows: Shore Line East Bus Service Commuter Rail Station at State Street Improved Transit Marketing Improved Access to Transit Information Carpool Marketing Public and Private Carpool Matching Optimized Flextime Voluntary Rideshare (HOV) Preferential Parking Insurance Breaks ($4) for Rideshare (HOV)/Transit Guaranteed Ride Home

ROD Requirement: Shore Line East Continue to provide Shore Line East rail passenger service between New Haven and New London. Service levels in operation at the time of the start of construction will be continued. Ridership and service frequencies will be monitored regularly to determine the need for service modifications. Shore Line East Total # of Riders by Month 45, 4, 35, 37,215 35,899 35,44 35,47 33,148 38,719 34,1 37,185 31,383 38,372 31,56 34,84 Riders 3, 25, Total # of Riders for Month 24 Total # of Riders for Month 25 2, 15, 1, July August Sept Oct Nov Dec July August September October November December Year 24 25 24 25 24 25 24 25 24 25 24 25 Days of Service 21 2 2 23 23 21 22 21 2 21 23 22 Total Riders 35,899 33,148 35,44 37,215 35,47 38,719 34,1 37,185 31,383 38,372 31,56 34,84 % Change -7.7% 6.2% 8.4% 9.4% 22.3% 1.3% 3

ROD Requirement: Shore Line East Continue to provide Shore Line East rail passenger service between New Haven and New London. Service levels in operation at the time of the start of construction will be continued. Ridership and service frequencies will be monitored regularly to determine the need for service modifications. 45, 4, 35, Shore Line East Total # Riders by Year +11.7% +15.5% 385,51 345,26 +5.2% 45,436 +4.4% 423,47 3, 298,829 25, 2, 15, 1, 5, 21 22 23 24 25 2, Shore Line East Average Daily Riders 1,8 1,6 1,79 1,657 1,593 1,618 1,689 1,844 1,619 1,771 1,494 1,827 1,657 1,4 1,372 1,2 Riders 1, 8 6 4 Average Daily Riders 24 Average Daily Riders 25 2 July August Sept Oct Nov Dec 4

ROD Requirement: Bus Service Continue to provide bus service between Branford and New Haven via the Tomlinson (Route 1) Bridge at service levels in operation at the time of the start of construction. This will include service on Connecticut Transit Routes F & G. Ridership and service frequencies will be monitored regularly to determine the need for service modifications. CT Transit F Line Total Riders on 2nd Tuesday of the Mon 1 9 92 9 84 793 8 764 732 693 712 691 71 718 7 655 6 5 24 25 4 3 2 1 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 24 693 712 764 793 655 84 25 732 9 92 691 71 718 CT Transit G Line Total Riders on 2nd Tuesday of the Mon 9 813 8 79 7 651 68 617 613 617 585 581 6 559 511 534 5 4 24 25 3 2 1 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 24 511 585 617 651 613 559 25 68 581 813 534 79 617 5

ROD Requirement: Bus Service Continue to provide bus service between Branford and New Haven via the Tomlinson (Route 1) Bridge at service levels in operation at the time of the start of construction. This will include service on Connecticut Transit Routes F & G. Ridership and service frequencies will be monitored regularly to determine the need for service modifications. DATTCO "S" Route Average Daily Riders 4 35 3 25 2 15 1 321 323 349 331 323 292 5 July August Sept Oct Nov Dec DATTCO "S" Route Monthly Ridership 7,6 7,4 7,2 7, 6,8 6,6 6,4 6,2 6, 5,8 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 24 6,513 6,987 7,289 7,161 6,715 6,381 25 6,422 7,421 7,338 6,957 6,777 6,415 July August September October November December Year 24 25 24 25 24 25 24 25 24 25 24 25 Days of Service 21 2 2 23 23 21 22 21 2 21 23 22 Total Riders 6,513 6,422 6,987 7,421 7,289 7,338 7,161 6,957 6,715 6,777 6,381 6,415 6

ROD Requirement: Commuter Rail Station at State Street - CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED Construct a new commuter rail passenger station stop on State Street, between Court and Chapel Streets in New Haven. This station will serve rail commuters who desire more direct access to downtown New Haven. The new State Street station stop would be in addition to stops currently served by the Shore Line East commuter rail service (New Haven to New London). RIDERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED. 25 State Street Commuter Railroad Station Average Daily Riders (Quarterly Averages) 2 15 1 Commuter Connection Buses pick up at State Street in the morning. 128 112 168 129 171 156 189 147 Commuter Connection Buses drop off at Union Station in the afternoon/evening. 25 193 195 185 175 169 147 135 135 137 127 118 Quarterly Average Westbound 198 141 194 157 2 13 216 178 5 Quarterly Average Eastbound Q3-2 Q4-2 Q1-3 Q2-3 Q3-3 Q4-3 Q1-4 Q2-4 Q3-4 Q4-4 Q1-5 Q2-5 Q3-5 Q4-5 7

ROD Requirement: Commuter Rail Station at State Street - CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED Construct a new commuter rail passenger station stop on State Street, between Court and Chapel Streets in New Haven. This station will serve rail commuters who desire more direct access to downtown New Haven. The new State Street station stop would be in addition to stops currently served by the Shore Line East commuter rail service (New Haven to New London). RIDERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED. State Street Commuter Railroad Station Average Daily Riders (Jan 25 - Dec 25) 25 Commuter Connection Buses drop off at State Street in the morning. 227 219 235 2 15 2 147 192 142 21 24 135 139 185 158 192 175 186 187 174 169 21 195 164 1 Commuter Connection Buses drop off at Union Station in the afternoon/evening. 96 14 5 # Riders Off Westbound (Average Daily) # Riders On Eastbound (Average Daily) Jan-5 Feb-5 Mar-5 Apr-5 May-5 Jun-5 Jul-5 Aug-5 Sep-5 Oct-5 Nov-5 Dec-5 8

ROD Requirement: Improved Transit and Carpool/Vanpool Marketing Marketing measures can include direct mail, newspaper advertisements and television spots and more frequent distribution of improved schedules. Distribution of Schedules Distribution of I-95 Brochure I-95 Webletters Public Information Presentations Total # of Schedules Distributed: 6,557 Total # of New Brochures: 4,477 Total # Announcements Sent: 7 Total # Presentations: 5 Total # Emails Sent: 17,665 Total # Attendees: 92 # Vanpool Seats # Vans in Corridor # Vanpool Riders in Corridor Available in Existing Vans 5* 59 9 * Additional vans are available as needed. 9

ROD Requirement: Improved Transit and Carpool/Vanpool Marketing - Continued Marketing measures can include direct mail, newspaper advertisements and television spots and more frequent distribution of improved schedules. ROD Requirement: Improved Access to Transit Information Up-to-date schedules will be maintained at each transit stop and the transit information telephone line will be improved to minimize busy signals. 45, 4, Phone Calls * Total for 6 Months: 25,189 38,559 35, 31,147 34,173 33,886 33,188 34,236 3, Phone Calls* 25, 2, 15, 1, 5, July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Phone calls July August Sept Oct Nov Dec I-95 NHHCCI Program 16 19 22 17 2 23 Rideworks 923 96 1,14 967 1,15 1,141 Shore Line East 1,219 1,371 1,292 1,115 1,24 1,115 CTTransit/NH Info. Div. 28,923 31,78 31,413 31,24 31,867 36,233 CT Rides 66 43 55 65 4 47 Total 31,147 34,173 33,886 33,188 34,236 38,559 11

ROD Requirement: Optimized Flextime Employers in the region will be approached by ConnDOT or its representative (e.g., rideshare brokerage firm) with a marketing information program about the employer voluntarily providing flextime work schedules. Ongoing or periodic reviews and surveys will be made to ascertain the level of participation; adjustments to the program will be made to concentrate on the most productive types of employees. ROD Requirement: Voluntary Rideshare (HOV) Preferential Parking Employers in the region will be approached by ConnDOT or its representative (e.g., rideshare brokerage firm) with a marketing information program about the employer voluntarily providing preferential parking for rideshare (HOV) participants. Ongoing or periodic reviews* and surveys will be made to ascertain the level of participation; adjustments to the program will be made to concentrate on the most productive types of employees. (*Periodic review is understood to mean general promotion of Ridesharing alternatives as well as secondary promotion of preferential parking programs.) ROD Requirement: Guaranteed Ride Home Employers in the region will be approached by ConnDOT or its representative (e.g., rideshare brokerage) to set up a program in which the employer would voluntarily provide for documented rideshare (HOV/transit) riders taxi or equivalent service to the home from the workplace in the event of certain unusual or emergency conditions comprising up to one percent of workdays. 12 Total Employers Contacted July 25 - December 25 1 987 Total # Employers Contacted 8 6 4 488 217 2 Optimized Flextime/Telecommuting Voluntary Rideshare (HOV)/Preferential Parking** Guaranteed Ride Program 12

ROD Requirement: Insurance Breaks ($4) for Rideshare (HOV)/Transit All insurance providers serving the region will be approached by ConnDOT or its representative to set up a program in which the insurance company would voluntarily provide an annual rebate to auto insurance policy holders who could document regular transit or HOV use. THIS COMMITMENT HAS BEEN FULFILLED # of Insurance Companies Contacted * (467 companies were contacted between June 22-December 22) * Insurance companies licensed to write auto insurance policies in the state. 13