A for-profit railroad sounds good in theory but, as the finance bros ask, “Does it pencil?”
Jim Cameron | Columnist
Jim Cameron is founder of the Commuter Action Group and advocates for Connecticut rail riders. The views he expresses in his "Talking Transportation" column are his alone and not those of the Connecticut Mirror. Contact Jim at TalkTransport@ctmirror.org.
The traffic calming illusion
You’ve seen the bumper stickers: Slow down in town. They’re a nice thought. Completely useless, but nice.
The high-speed railroad never built — 120 years ago
Alexander Miller knew the importance of straight-running tracks to achieve and hold high speeds, a lesson we in Connecticut wish they’d learned.
Is it time for CT to tax EVs?
Why do electric vehicle drivers pay much less toward the upkeep of our highways even though they contribute to their wear and tear?
CT’s $1.6 billion railroad promise
It would be nice if officialdom would stop overpromising and under-delivering.
P.T. Barnum’s Bridgeport was no circus
Barnum helped build Bridgeport into an industrial powerhouse.
Hot and bothered – summer’s transportation meltdown
The effect of last week’s heat wave on trains, planes and automobiles is worth remembering, and planning for, because this kind of weather will return.
The no-window-window seat suit survives
Can you imagine an aisle seat that’s not on the aisle? I can’t.
250 years of independence. 350 years of CT traffic
The Mohegan Turnpike was the state’s first turnpike: proof that Connecticut has always been an early adopter of charging people money to get somewhere.
Two railroad giants at war — and riders pay the price
There’s a nasty feud brewing between Metro-North and Amtrak. And It’s already hurting our train service in CT.
Shapiro’s Folly Part Deux: the bridge that won’t die
Connecticut: the land of steady habits where bad ideas don’t go away, they just get bigger.
Confession of a kid who played with (real) trains
Let me caution my readers that you should never, ever try this. It’s dangerous and probably illegal.
We built transportation’s future, then got stuck in traffic
Let’s give Connecticut some credit. For almost 400 years, our small state has punched above its weight in the realm of transportation innovation.
The Great Speed Camera Debate of ’26
Do automated speed cameras slow drivers and protect children near schools, or are they out-of-control government surveillance and a “money grab?”
Wheels welcome on board, but know the rules
You can bring your own bike, e-bike or scooter on the bus or train, but you should learn the rules first.
