
Reports, Publications, RFP/RFQ
Request for Proposals: Safe Streets for All Action Plan
Purpose / Background:
The purpose of the SS4A Action Plan is to improve roadway safety through data-driven planning, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategies designed to significantly reduce or eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
The Action Plan shall incorporate the Safe System Approach and address the safety needs of all roadway users,
including:
• Motorists
• Pedestrians
• Bicyclists
• Transit users
• Micromobility users
• Commercial vehicle operators
NHCOG will establish a project advisory structure to oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of
the Action Plan. The NHCOG Board will formally endorse the final plan and establish safety goals and
timelines
The project seeks to:
· Please view the attached RFP document for more information.
Please view the full RFP here.
All questions or inquiries about this Request for Proposals must be received in writing by August 12th, 2026 and addressed to Erik Shortell, NHCOG Transportation Director at eshortell@nhcogct.gov.
To be considered, proposals must be submitted in electronic form by email to eshortell@nhcogct.gov and be received by the NHCOG by 2:00 pm on September 15, 2026.


Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) RPOCD
Purpose / Background:
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Request for Qualifications and Proposals
Northwest Hills Council of Governments
Naugatuck River Greenway – Bogue Road (Harwinton) to Thomaston Road Park & Ride (Litchfield)
Purpose / Background:
The Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) is seeking a firm or team of consultants to perform planning and design activities related to the Harwinton section of the Naugatuck River Greenway (NRG) from Bogue Road (Harwinton) toThomaston Road Park & Ride (Litchfield). This trail section in this study stretches along approximately one mile of the Naugatuck River from Bogue Road north to the park and ride lot on Thomaston Road just north of Route 118. The trail in this section will pick up where the Torrington NRG is currently planned to terminate at Bogue Road between the driveway to the Torrington WPCA and the Naugatuck River.
The firm or team of consultants must demonstrate they have the capability and capacity to work closely with the NHCOG to determine the most cost effective and feasible route for the Harwinton section NRG, update the routing study, and prepare design plans for updates to the trail. The scope of work in this document is intended to provide NHCOG, or Municipalities, with the ability to be prepared to make viable applications for future funding opportunities for construction for this section of the NRG.
Please view the full RFP here.
Addendum #1 (posted 2/23/2026)
Due to Blizzard Calvin, the RFP deadline has been extended to Noon on Monday, March 9, 2026. Proposals can be left with the attendant at the front desk of the EdAdvance building.
How to Get Involved!
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2022-2027 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Reports & Publications
Historical Reports & Publications
2020 Northwest Connecticut Meeting Broadband Needs - June 2020
2018 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) - April 2018
2017 Regional Plan of Conservation and Development - October 2017
2016 Northwest CT Executive Summary (Redacted Version) - April 2016
2016 Litchfield Hills Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan - August 2016
2014 Town of Salisbury Hazard Mitigation Plan - December 2014
2014 Town of North Canaan Hazard Mitigation Plan - December 2014
2014 Town of Cornwall Hazard Mitigation Plan - December 2014
2014 Town of Canaan/Falls Village Hazard Mitigation Plan - December 2014
2014 Northwest Connecticut Population & Economic Trends - October 2014
2014 Center for Land Use Education & Research Roles and Responsibilities - March 2014
2009 Northwest CT Council of Governments Plan of Conservation & Development - January 2009
2009 Litchfield Hills Regional Plan of Conservation & Development - October 2009









