The What: The Future of the Stamford Transportation Center, New Norwalk Bus Routes, and more

Kelly Prinz -

Monday, August 11

Happy Monday! This is the summer of transportation news. Let’s dive into the latest.

Highlights 

This section gives a brief overview of the key items in the newsletter.

Spotlight

This section features our main reporting each week.

“A world-class multimodal public transportation hub” that features housing, retail, and commercial space, as well as improved infrastructure. That’s how the Connecticut Department of Transportation is proposing to transform the Stamford Transportation Center and the area around it over the next few years. 

At the same time, the city is finalizing its 10-year master plan that aims to guide its growth, development, infrastructure investments, and more for the next decade. 

“From investing in our neighborhoods and expanding economic opportunity to improving connectivity, accessibility, and affordability, Stamford 2035 offers a practical path forward,” Mayor Caroline Simmons wrote in a letter. “I am confident that by working together, we can turn this plan into real progress and ensure Stamford continues to be an inclusive, vibrant, and innovative city.”

However, residents have been split over how they want the city’s next 10 years to look—with some advocating for more housing and businesses near transit, while others have raised some concerns that the fastest growing city in Connecticut is growing too quickly. 

Let’s explore the future plans for the Stamford Transportation Center and how it relates to the city’s master planning process. You can also watch our video to learn more.

This Week at a Glance

This section aims to highlight the most important meetings and news taking place each week.

  • In Bridgeport, it’s a busy week for the Charter Revision Commission, which has four meetings scheduled this week (Monday 8/11, Wednesday 8/13, Thursday, 8/14, and Saturday, 8/16) to review and finalize its recommendations on the new city charter.
  • In Stamford, the Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. and review the draft master plan. There will be no public comment at this meeting, but there will be two public hearings on it in September. See how the master plan relates to the proposal to transform the Stamford Transportation Center.
  • In Norwalk, the Charter Revision Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 12 at 6 p.m. and discuss any remaining items before voting on a final report.
  • Also in Norwalk, the Common Council will meet on Tuesday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. and vote on numerous items including additional funding for Wall Street improvements; for the planning and design of potential roadway improvements of Route 1, Cross St/North Ave, between Wilton Ave and East Ave; and for a community flood resilience plan.
  • In Fairfield, the Plan and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. and review the proposed plans for 730 Commerce Drive which would include 90 residential units, ground-floor commercial, 118 parking spaces, and a public plaza with a public art component
  • In Greenwich, the Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, August 14 at 10 a.m. and discuss the proposed pedestrian safety improvement plan for the town, including a trial road safety project on Route 1 in the vicinity of Byram Road and Pemberwick.
  • In Westport, the Downtown Plan Implementation Committee will meet on Thursday, August 14 at 8:30 a.m.and receive updates on parking management and the Jesup/Imperial Lot design.

Plan Your Week

This section includes a list of meetings, events, and programming happening around southwest Connecticut each week.

Bridgeport

Stamford

Norwalk

Fairfield

Greenwich

Darien

  • Tuesday, August 12: Sewer Commission at 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 13: Beautification Commission at 9 a.m. | Advisory Committee on Sustainability at 12:15 p.m. 

Westport

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Please note: All of these agendas and information here are current as of Sunday night. Meeting times and agendas may get adjusted throughout the week.

Have a great week,

Kelly Prinz

Founder, Reporter at Coastal Connecticut Times