New citylink Service - August 2, 2010
citylink will be making changes to its fixed route bus service effective August 2, 2010. In addition to new weekday service, citylink will begin operating limited Saturday service on August 7. citylink's service on Saturday, August 7, will be FREE. New route map and timetables are linked below.
citylink will be having a ribbon cutting event on August 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Street bus station to celebrate the new service.
citylink Map August 2010 (PDF)
Amendment to the ATRC FY 2010-2013 TIP
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), being the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon and Sabattus, is amending the List of Projects for the ATRC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the years 2010-2013.
ATRC is now requesting public input and/or comments on this Amendment. This Amendment reflects that actual amount of Federal Transit Administration 5307 Urban Area Program funds requested by the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee, and Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc. for operating, capital and planning projects to be included in the ATRC TIP. Total federal dollars allocated is $871,374.00.
Please forward your comments by June 25, 2010, to AVCOG/ATRC at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, Maine 04210. For further information, please contact Marsha Bennett at the above address or (207) 783-9186 or e-mail at
Application for FTA FY2010 Funds
THE ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (AVCOG), is providing notice of applications being submitted to the Maine Department of Transportation on behalf of the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee, the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments and Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc., for Federal Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Transit Administration Urbanized Area Formula Program for operating and capital assistance grants. A total of $871,374.00 in federal funds will be applied for, to be matched by $531,540.00 from local and state funds.
This notice is given as an opportunity for public input/comment. Please forward comments by July 2, 2010 to AVCOG at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, Maine 04210. For further information, contact Marsha Bennett at the above address or (207)783-9186 or e-mail at mbennett@avcog.org.
ATRC TIP Amendment
The ATRC Policy Committee has, at its March 25, 2010 meeting, approved the following Amendments to its FY 2010 - 2013 TIP:
Auburn PIN 14787.00, Preliminary Engineering for Reconstruction of South Main Street, is to be amended to change the start and termination to be Broad Street to Vickery Road.
o Costs - $404,224.00
Auburn Construct the Park Avenue Multiuse Trail from Court Street to the Park Avenue School (new project).
o Costs - $711,360.00
Auburn PIN 15668.00, Intersection Improvements at Minot Avenue @ Hotel Road. Supplemental funding to extend turn lane on Minot Avenue eastward 150 feet. Will require transferring $75,000.00 from PIN 11599.00.
o Costs - $75,000.00
The ATRC is publishing the Multiuse Trail and PIN 14787.00 projects for 30 days for public comment. The additional funding to PIN 15668.00 does not require a 30 day comment period. To make any comments please contact Don Craig dcraig@avcog.org or call at 783-9186 or mail to 125 Manley Road, Auburn, ME 04210
Center Street Traffic Synchronization Success
The ATRC, in cooperation with the City of Auburn's Electrical Department, upgraded the Center Street corridor with synchronization of its traffic lights with new timing and hardware. This affects the intersections with ramps on and off from Mt. Auburn Avenue, as well as the two intersections immediately to the north. A video of the new timing in action can be viewed on youtube.
The upgrade in hardware and timing was noticed by the LATC's fixed route bus service (PurpleBus.org). Harold Allen of Western Maine Transportation notes that "the synchronization of the signals on Center Street has dramatically improved on-time performance of the citylink buses serving the mall area." In comparison to previous months the number of "missed call's," where the bus was delayed enough on a route to where it would skip the remainder of the time and wait at the station for the next start time, has been reduced significantly.
ATRC FFY 2009 Obligations
The listing of obligated federal-aid projects in the ATRC region for federal fiscal year 2009 has been released. This document shows the total amount of money obligated in federal fiscal year 2009 (Oct. 1, 2008 to Sept. 30, 2009), broken out by federal, state and local sources. The purpose of the document has more to do with the obligation of the money in a project than the construction of a project.
Traffic Count Map Update
The ATRC traffic count map, which shows traffic counts for the entire state, has been updated to include 2008 data. Now traffic counts can be seen for the years 2006 to 2008. To access the map, just click the 'Traffic Counts' tab at the top of the page.
Release of 2010-2013 ATRC TIP
The ATRC 2010-2013 TIP has been released after it's 30 day public comment period. Click on the attached document below to view the file.
RFQ for Traffic Congestion Modeling Assisstance
The ATRC has developed plans to upgrade and maintain a system of traffic signals in Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon and Sabattus. All signalized intersections in the cities are in the process of having a turning movement count conducted at least every 4 years.
The consultant will be required to check and verify traffic signal modifications and coordination plans provided by the ATRC as a means of peer review, and other tasks requested of them related to implementing synchronized signal corridors.
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the urbanized area of Lewiston-Auburn Maine is seeking the services of a qualified consulting firm to provide support in developing and reviewing plans and models related to traffic congestion.
Proposals Due 4 p.m. EST on Friday, August 14, 2009
Consultant Interviews (if necessary) Friday, August 21, 2009
Consultant Selection Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Notice to Proceed Monday, August 31, 2009
ATRC Draft 2010-2013 TIP
The ATRC Draft 2010-2013 TIP has been release for public comment for 30 days. All comments need to be received by August 26, 2009. Click on the attached document below to view the file.