Regional Agreement Promotes Transportation Efficiencies Governor M. Jodi Rell has announced that Connecticut has joined with 10 other states and the District of Columbia to work together on regional transportation initiatives that will ultimately reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. “Together we will clear the air and clear the way for a
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If you believe in ferries, then clap your hands. Sage advice from Peter Pan. But as your applause subsides, let me debunk the popular myth that the solutions to our transportation woes can be found on Long Island Sound. Ferry boats face several challenges: SPEED: In open water, fast ferries on the Sound could make
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Gov. M. Jodi Rell, U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd and other members of Congress from Connecticut and Massachusetts joined state and regional transportation leaders and Amtrak officials to outline a sweeping, shared vision for high-speed rail in the Northeast for U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, who was visiting the state for a first-hand progress
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HARTFORD – The Connecticut River Valley could be among the first regions in the country to implement high-speed commuter rail. “This corridor has its act to together,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Raymond LaHood.

HARTFORD — The effort to block the proposed busway between Hartford and New Britain picked up the backing of two top Republican candidates Thursday. “The future is rail — and high-speed rail at that,” said 1st District congressional hopeful Mark Zydanowicz.

Student advocacy group promotes high-speed rail line between CT and MA Students from ConnPIRG’s 21st Century Transportation campaign tabled Thursday in the Student Union to mark “Transportation Freedom Day” and distribute surveys about a potential new rail line connecting colleges and major cities in Connecticut and Massachusetts. via ConnPIRG raises awareness of ‘transportation freedom day’
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