The Phase 4 Downtown Streetscape project is located in New Britain, adjacent to the CTfastrak station, the existing local transit hub (Central Station), and proximate to Central Park.

Fuss & O’Neill worked closely with City staff to design an innovative and attractive intersection and streetscape to enable transit-oriented development in the downtown area. We utilized streetscape design standards developed in the City’s Complete Streets Master Plan, which will greatly improve pedestrian access to CTfastrak.

We worked with Pan Am Railways and CTDOT to develop an at-grade crossing that was safe, functional, and aesthetically complimentary to the other portions of the project. This complex design included proposed sight lines to railroad and traffic appurtenances, mast arm placement, removal of the existing overhead railroad gantry to at-grade signal heads, accommodation of pedestrians, and logistical coordination for installation of the proposed roadway/streetscape features along with the new railroad equipment.

The Phase 4 project includes a roundabout gateway element and reduces road width (road diet) in order to make the area more pedestrian friendly. It also promotes lower speeds within the project limits.

Elements of this project include: relocation of local bus service hub, realignment of the Bank St./Columbus Blvd. intersection to a roundabout intersection, and pedestrian improvements to the Main St./ Columbus Blvd. intersection, including a new traffic signal.