A couple of things to start with … The Connecticut turnaround. State legislators passed “complete streets” legislation over the summer, asserting the rights of pedestrians and cyclists in a big way. Meanwhile, ConnDOT Commissioner Joe Marie is cutting wasteful road projects in the name of fiscal prudence, and is putting real momentum behind transit projects that have been on the planning board for over a decade.

Fare hikes stopped in Connecticut. Is a 40% fare increase for Connecticut bus riders good policy? We thought the answer to that question was a pretty obvious “no.” It took a few months for elected officials (who, in fairness, were dealing with a tough budget) to agree, but we’re glad they did.

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