CT Transit bus ridership is recovering to pre-pandemic levels, and free fares are believed to be a key reason why. But challenges persist.
Transportation
Stories about traveling into, out of, or around Connecticut via Metro North and other trains, Tweed and Bradley airports, state highways and more.
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Metro-North adds express trains to serve New Haven, Waterbury
The increased capacity on Metro-North comes even as ridership numbers are struggling to recover to pre-pandemic levels.
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More aboard! State rail ridership is coming back as pandemic wanes
Despite the continuing pandemic, riders are returning to Metro-North trains. The state is trying to get them a faster ride.
Posted inEconomic Development
Bill would help people leaving prison to get truck-driving licenses
The legislation is aimed at easing supply chain bottlenecks while boosting employment among formerly incarcerated individuals.
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As pedestrian deaths rise in CT, state looks for ways to curb the drivers
With at least 16 pedestrian deaths on Connecticut roads as of March 14, 2022 could become one of the more deadly years for pedestrians in CT.
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For a New Haven-Darien commuter, a switch to the train makes sense
Briana LaMare headed into New Haven’s Union Station to catch the 9:47 a.m. train Tuesday, a new commuting routine that’s growing on her.
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Feds sending billions to financially strapped transit agencies
The Federal Transit Administration has announced it will award $2.2 billion to public transit systems, including $769 million for the MTA.
Posted inEnergy & Environment, Transportation
Climate change and transportation legislation is back, without the TCI part
Senate Bill 4, a comprehensive climate and transportation bill, would start several large clean transportation programs.
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States to feds: Don’t tell us how to spend infrastructure money
State and local leaders from both parties are at odds with the Biden administration over how billions of dollars in new infrastructure money should be spent.
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Connecticut’s roads are deadlier than ever. Figuring out why is complicated.
Since the start of the pandemic, the number of people dying in traffic crashes in Connecticut has surged and shows no signs of slowing.
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Rising gas prices are fueling opposition to the Transportation Climate Initiative
A sharp divide between Gov. Ned Lamont and progressive Democrats over tax reform and income inequality is also blocking TCI.
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Report: CT not meeting emissions goals; Transportation to blame
Connecticut is not on track to meet its greenhouse gas emission goals — and transportation emissions are the main culprit.
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Would Hartford gain from a Boston train? Advocates are all aboard
Train service from New Haven to Boston via Hartford, Springfield and Worcester could have a “transformative effect” on the economy.
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FAA approves blueprint for Tweed airport expansion
Federal aviation officials have approved the blueprint for a major expansion at Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport.
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CT needs federal transportation money, but spending it could be the challenge
The Department of Transportation expects to lose key employees soon, and CT has had persistent problems funding its transportation needs.