Study Schedule

The Gorham East-West Corridor Study was launched in February 2009 and will be completed in May 2010. The below schedule is based on the tasks designated in the Scope of Work and provides an overview of how the timing of the various tasks interrelate.

As in any study, the reality of the schedule will vary somewhat based on findings and public input. Please see the Public Participation and Upcoming Meetings pages for a detailed look at how you can provide input. Or please email us at cmorris@morriscomm.net for more information.

Gorham East-West Corridor Study

Study Schedule

Study Timeframe:March 2009 – May 2010

Public Outreach: Ongoing throughout Study

Estimated Study Milestone Completion Dates:

- To establish Baseline Conditions

  • Base Mapping: May 2009
  • Transit Service: May 2009
  • Passenger and Freight Rail: May 2009
  • Travel Demand Management Programs: May 2009
  • Land Use Elements: May 2009
  • Traffic: June 2009
  • Complete Summary of Baseline Conditions: June 2009

- To develop Travel Demand Modeling and Forecasts

  • Refinement of Forecast Year: March 2009
  • Travel Demand Forecasting: July 2009

- To Create Analysis of Results of No Action

  • Analysis: October 2009
  • Identify Needs and Deficiencies: October 2009

- To Create Potential Transportation and Land Use Improvement Strategies

  • Develop Measures of Effectiveness: January 2010
  • Develop Traffic Management Strategies: January 2010
  • Develop Multi-Modal Strategies: January 2010
  • Develop Improvements for Existing Infrastructure: January 2010
  • Develop New Capacity Strategies: January 2010
  • Develop Land Use Strategies: February 2010
  • Create Combination Strategies: February 2010

- Final Summary and Recommended Strategies: May 2010