1. Route 17 Corridor Study Public Workshop II – November 29, 2012 Orange / Sullivan County 1

2.  Introductions  Project Team Members o NYSDOT o Consultant Team o TPC Members www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 2

3.  Welcome and Introductions  Study Schedule & Public Involvement Process  Public Workshop Purpose & Study Update  Review of Feasible Alternatives  Review of Interchange Scenarios  Evaluation of Alternatives/Scenarios & Report Back  Next Steps www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 3

4. Study Schedule & Public Involvement Process 4 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor

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6. Public Workshop Purpose & Study Update 6 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor

7. Corridor Vision Statement The Route 17 corridor in Orange and Sullivan counties will support a robust, economic future with safe, efficient access for all users while preserving its scenic beauty and natural resources. Freight commerce, recreational travelers, and daily commuters will travel between New York City and the Hudson Valley-Catskill Mountain region along a well managed and maintained, modern facility that simultaneously supports long distance access to the southern tier of New York State and provides enhanced mobility for local trips among adjoining communities. Corridor Goal Statements Improve corridor safety for all users and stakeholders. Provide a reliable transportation corridor that accommodates public transit, minimizes delay, and accommodates current and future travel demand for all. Preserve corridor infrastructure investments in a fiscally, sustainable manner. Modernize corridor roadway and interchanges while maintaining the quality of life and preserving the scenic beauty and natural resources. Provide a transportation corridor that supports and enhances the opportunity for continued economic development. www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 7

8. Transportation Concepts: Maintain Existing - Baseline General Use Third Lane High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Light Rail www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 8

9.  Operational and design features, including sustainability  Right-of-way requirements  Public and TPC input  Environmental impacts  Goals and Objectives  Cost www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 9

10. Review of Feasible Alternatives 10 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor

11.  Additional General Purpose Third Lane (from Exit 120 in Middletown to Exit 131)  HOV Lane (from Exit 120 in Middletown to Exit 131) Long-term potential for development of some version of BRT  Sullivan County – Focus on access to corridor www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 11

12. Source: Orange County Planning Model 12 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor Trip Growth Rates

13. Source: Orange County Planning Model 13 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor Trip Growth Rates

14. Concord Resort Center for Discovery Proposed Projects Background growth projection of 2% per year 14 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor

15. Projected Traffic Comparison – AM Existing vs 2045 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 1188 3009 3354 4446 2068 3878 3514 4990 2239 3993 2277 3914 Existing Future 2045 900 1400 15

16. Projected Traffic Comparison – PM Existing vs 2045 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 3217 4813 933 2882 3435 4920 2299 4040 2902 4789 1932 2891 Existing Future 2045 900 1500 16

17. Projected Traffic Conditions – AM 2045 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 17

18. Projected Traffic Conditions – PM 2045 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 18

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21. Projected Traffic Conditions 3 rd Lane Alternative – AM 2045 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 21

22. Projected Traffic Conditions 3 rd Lane Alternative – PM 2045 www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 22

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25. Projected Traffic Conditions HOV Lane Alternative – AM 2045 With modest mode shift www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 25

26. Projected Traffic Conditions HOV Lane Alternative – PM 2045 With modest mode shift www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 26

27. www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor Review of Interchange Scenarios 27

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31. www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor Evaluation of Feasible Alternatives/Scenarios & Report Back 31

32. Corridor Vision Statement The Route 17 corridor in Orange and Sullivan counties will support a robust, economic future with safe, efficient access for all users while preserving its scenic beauty and natural resources. Freight commerce, recreational travelers, and daily commuters will travel between New York City and the Hudson Valley-Catskill Mountain region along a well managed and maintained, modern facility that simultaneously supports long distance access to the southern tier of New York State and provides enhanced mobility for local trips among adjoining communities. Corridor Goal Statements Improve corridor safety for all users and stakeholders. Provide a reliable transportation corridor that accommodates public transit, minimizes delay, and accommodates current and future travel demand for all. Preserve corridor infrastructure investments in a fiscally, sustainable manner. Modernize corridor roadway and interchanges while maintaining the quality of life and preserving the scenic beauty and natural resources. Provide a transportation corridor that supports and enhances the opportunity for continued economic development. www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor 32

33. www.dot.ny.gov/rt17corridor Next Steps 33