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Follow continuing coverage here from the New Haven Register.New Haven Registerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01220259337745836942noreply@blogger.comBlogger8276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294385006976750294.post-8038647749011629032024-03-28T09:48:00.001-07:002024-03-28T09:48:07.227-07:00CTDOT, Local Officials, Announce Renaming of the Fairfield Metro Station to Fairfield-Black Rock Station<div style="mso-hide:all;position:fixed;height:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;font-size:0;">Along with the name change, additional pedestrian safety improvements are planned at the station 🚉 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 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</p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on March 28 , 2024 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and local officials today announced plans to rename the Fairfield Metro station to Fairfield-Black Rock station in the coming 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The name change will more clearly indicate to the public the communities being served by rail service. Along with the name change, additional pedestrian safety improvements will soon be underway at the station. </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >The new name follows the traditional naming of stations in Connecticut that indicate the town or geographic area being served. Commuters have indicated confusion in finding the Fairfield or Fairfield Metro stations when using navigation apps. </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >At the same time, the parking lot at the station will be made safer for pedestrians walking to the station or parking and walking to the platforms. Planned work includes selective construction of new concrete ramps at the street and mid-lot sidewalks, as well as a new clearly defined pedestrian walkway from the street to the platform area.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said</strong>, "Renaming this station will limit any public confusion about when and where they need to be to catch their train. With added pedestrian safety features also getting underway, the Fairfield-Black Rock station will continue serving as a vital transportation hub. I want to thank Metro-North and the Town of Fairfield for partnering with us on this endeavor." </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi said</strong>, "Fairfield-Black Rock, I like the way it sounds. Metro-North applauds the Connecticut Department of Transportation's choice to include Black Rock in the renamed station name because the change is aligned with the MTA's own principles for station names in New York to emphasize community names."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>State Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey said</strong>, "Renaming the station highlights the connection between two growing and thriving transit-oriented communities. The changes to the lot and the planned pedestrian bridge between Fairfield and Black Rock will result in improved safety and accessibility for all train riders. Thank you to the DOT and Representative Stafstrom for their partnership and action on these improvements."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>State Representative Steven Stafstrom said</strong>, "Fairfield and Bridgeport commuters – as well as those coming to shop in and visit the Black Rock community – will benefit from the improved walkability and planned pedestrian safety improvements for this regional asset. Black Rock is a hidden gem, so I am glad the name change will illuminate it for residents and visitors alike."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>State Representative Jennifer Leeper said</strong>, "I'm glad to see these practical, necessary changes coming to Fairfield's Metro station and the name change to provide more clarity for visitors. This station is a critical spot for our commuters, and these renovations will make their experience that much better and safer."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>State Representative Sarah Keitt said</strong>, "I'm excited about the changes coming to the Fairfield-Black Rock Station. The name change and physical updates to the station will make it easier for residents and visitors to Fairfield to find and navigate our beautiful town and all it has to offer."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber said</strong>, "I welcome the name change as it more clearly describes the location of the station. Fairfield-Black Rock is a great name for an area that will continue to grow as a vibrant hub for social activity and a cool destination for residents and visitors alike." </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >Work at the station is expected to take approximately three months. During this time, new signage will be installed, websites and travel apps will be updated, and on-board messaging will change. 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</tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" height="30" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr id="simplerss-content-row" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table class="w580" width="580" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="article-title with-meta" style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-skddie-tydlydjytr-k/" title="Hartford Line Schedule Adjustments to Accommodate Amtrak's Continuous Welded Rail Project" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > Hartford Line Schedule Adjustments to Accommodate Amtrak's Continuous Welded Rail Project </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on March 12 , 2024 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><em>Temporary weekday train service adjustments are effective Monday, March 18, 2024.</em></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><em></em><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting customers of the upcoming </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >temporary weekday train service adjustment effective</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > Monday, March</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > 18</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >, 2024</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >, through </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >late-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >August 2024, on the Hartford Line (HL).</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >This service adjustment is to accommodate Amtrak's Continuous Welded Rail </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >pro</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >ject </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >which will keep the railroad in a state of good repair.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >Trackwork will take place </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >be</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >tween North Haven and Windsor Locks</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > and is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >anticipated</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > to be complete</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >by the end of the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >summer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >.</span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Please note that these adjustments may alter train schedules by as much as </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >12</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > minutes, connection t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >rains</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > may differ</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >, and may </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >impact</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > boarding assignments at station platforms.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >T</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >rains with</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >significant </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >schedule</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >adjustments include:</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>Weekday Northbound</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <div class="SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:56px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >rail</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > 4452</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >departing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > New Haven Union Station at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >6:30</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.m., 5 minutes</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > earlier</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:56px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >rail</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > 4404 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >departing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > New Haven Union Station at 8:32 a.m., 12 minutes later.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:56px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >rail</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > 4406 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >departing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > New Haven Union Station at 11:45 a.m., 10 minutes later.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </div> </div> <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>Weekday Southbound</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <div class="SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:56px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >rail</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > 44</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >53</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >arriving at New Haven</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > Union </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >S</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >tation at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >7:57 a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.m., </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >5</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > minutes earlier.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:56px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Amtrak 4</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >71</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >arriving at New Haven</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > Union </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >S</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >tation </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >10:28 a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.m., </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >10 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >minutes later.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:56px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >rail</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > 44</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >03</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >arriving at New Haven</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > Union </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >S</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >tation at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >12:10 p</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.m., </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >7</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > minutes earlier.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:56px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="EOP SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ></span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >rail</span><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > 4415 arriving at New Haven Union Station at 10:52 p.m., 5 minutes earlier.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> </div> </div> <p class="Paragraph SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="color:windowtext;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" >Passengers can find the latest Hartford Line schedule </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW77861807 BCX0" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-skddie-tydlydjytr-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW77861807 BCX0" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0771bb;" 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style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="article-title with-meta" style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-skddikt-tydlydjytr-k/" title="Connecticut Department of Transportation Receives $2 Million Federal Grant" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > Connecticut Department of Transportation Receives $2 Million Federal Grant </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on March 13 , 2024 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun">The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today highlighted a $2 million federal grant it received from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The grant funding enables the preliminary engineering, environmental documentation, and public outreach for the River Gateway component of the </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-skddikt-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Greater Hartford Mobility Study</span></a><span class="normaltextrun">.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun">The Greater Hartford Mobility Study</span> <span class="normaltextrun">outlines transportation projects and improvements in Hartford, East Hartford, and surrounding communities. The River Gateway component improves safety, supports multimodal transportation opportunities throughout the region, and expands cross-river connections.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun">The creation of the region's highway system, including Interstate 91, disconnected neighborhoods from each other and resources in Hartford and East Hartford, impacting health and economic potential. The River Gateway Project will strengthen the City of Hartford's connections to the Connecticut River, East Hartford, and reconnect the Downtown to the surrounding neighborhoods, which have had limited access due to the barrier created by I-91 in the mid-20<sup>th</sup> century. To remove the existing barrier, the proposed River Gateway Project involves four distinct components:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun">Lowering and capping I-91 from the Founders Bridge to Dillon Stadium. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun">Creating a surface boulevard between the Founders Bridge and Whitehead Highway to address traffic congestion on I-91. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun">Redesigning the Whitehead Highway as an urban boulevard with a connection to Pulaski Circle to the west and the riverfront to the east.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun">Designing a new local bridge over the Connecticut River with bicycle and pedestrian amenities between the Whitehead Highway area and Riverfront Boulevard/East River Drive in East Hartford.</span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun">"These federal funds are going to increase safety and mobility throughout the Greater Hartford region. Much of our state's infrastructure was designed and built for cars and cut off communities from one another," said <strong>Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont</strong>. "By refocusing on pedestrians and bicyclists, the state can have roadways that work for everyone. Thank you to President Biden, Secretary Buttigieg, and our entire federal delegation for supporting these funds that improve safety and reconnect our communities."</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun">"The Greater Hartford Mobility Study is a generational investment that will improve safety, reduce congestion, reconnect the city, and provide greater access to the riverfront and open space," said <strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation of Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.</strong> "From redesigned highways to improved local roads and new public transportation services and additional bicyclist and pedestrian amenities, the Greater Hartford Mobility Study is a transformational project that benefits all roadway users. Thank you to Governor Lamont and Connecticut's federal delegation for the continuous support as the Greater Hartford Mobility Study continues moving forward."</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun">Lowering I-91 and then covering the highway – a process referred to as capping – will create a local boulevard that provides additional recreational and development opportunities for the residents of South Hartford and better connects the waterfront trail networks of East Hartford and Hartford via a new, multimodal river crossing that prioritizes safety, enhancing the quality of life for residents of both communities.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span>This $2 million grant is part of a </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-skddikt-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>larger $21.8 million grant package award by USDOT</span></a><span> for the state of Connecticut through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Program.</span> <span>The RCP grant program was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the NAE grant program was established by the Inflation Reduction Act.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span>The Greater Hartford Mobility Study, launched in 2020, is organized into four major program components, in an expansive effort aimed at redefining the entire landscape of Greater Hartford's transportation infrastructure. The study is a concerted, long-term effort to elevate mobility, stimulate economic growth, and fortify environmental sustainability across the Greater Hartford Region.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span>For more information about the Greater Hartford Mobility Study, included details on the four program components, visit </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-skddikt-tydlydjytr-c/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>hartfordmobility.com.</span></a></p> <br style="line-height:100%;" /> <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-skddikt-tydlydjytr-q/" title="Connecticut Department of Transportation Receives $2 Million Federal Grant" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><button style="background-color:#0071bb;color:#ffffff;border-radius:3px;border-style:none;padding-top:0.85em;padding-bottom:0.85em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em;font-weight:bold;" >Read on CT.gov</button></a> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" height="10" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <td class="w640" width="640" height="15" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table id="footer" class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" bgcolor="#0071bb " style="background-color:#054266;color:#ffffff;" > <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="footer-content-left" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;-ms-text-size-adjust:none;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" > <a style="color:white!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-weight:normal!important;" > <font color="#ffffff"> Connecticut Department of Transportation<br style="line-height:100%;" /> 2800 Berlin Turnpike<br style="line-height:100%;" /> P.O. 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style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sktitil-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT's Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan to Open for Public Comment" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT's Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan to Open for Public Comment </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on March 7 , 2024 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-right:5.6pt;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:black;" >The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has released the </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sktitil-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program</span></a><span style="color:black;" > (STIP) for public comment. </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:5.6pt;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:black;" >The draft STIP compiles all highway and public transit projects that CTDOT intends to pursue over the next four years, utilizing Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding. STIP documents can be found on </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sktitil-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>the CTDOT website</span></a><span style="color:black;" >, at CTDOT Headquarters, and at all </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sktitil-tydlydjytr-c/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Councils of Government</span></a><span style="color:black;" > offices. It is suggested to schedule an appointment at these locations. To make an appointment at CTDOT, please call (860) 594-2040.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:5.75pt;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:black;" >"Transportation supports our communities, quality of life, and the economy vitality of the state," <strong>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. </strong>"Virtually all aspects of day-to-day activity and necessities are supported or impacted by Connecticut's transportation infrastructure systems. Everyone uses transportation–roads, bridges, buses, trains, sidewalks, multi-use paths and ferries. It is critical that we receive feedback from the public so we can tailor our projects, services and policies to best fit the needs of all stakeholders. Please, be part of the process. This is your opportunity to be heard."</span></p> <p style="margin-right:5.6pt;margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>The draft STIP for fiscal year 2025-2028 contains:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="margin-right:5.6pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" >Over <strong>180 </strong>projects statewide, programming <strong>$3.3 billion</strong> in federal funds matched by approximately <strong>$724 million</strong> in state funds and approximately <strong>$23</strong> <strong>million</strong> in local funds, for a total program cost of approximately <strong>$4</strong> <strong>billion</strong></li> <li style="margin-right:5.6pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>$14.6 million</strong> for public transportation operating assistance</li> <li style="margin-right:5.6pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>$2.2 billion</strong> will be used for highway and bridge capital programs</li> <li style="margin-right:5.6pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>$1.1</strong> <strong>billion</strong> will be used for transit (rail, bus, and rideshare) capital and operating costs</li> </ul> <p style="margin-right:5.6pt;margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span style="color:black;" >Some projects that will be funded through the STIP include:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >I-95 Interchange 74 reconstruction in East Lyme </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >I-91 SB Bridge 01469B rehabilitation in Hartford </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >I-91/I-691/CT 15 Interchange improvements in Meriden/Middletown </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >CT 2A Bridge 03426 rehabilitation in Montville/Preston </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >CT 9 Removal of traffic signals in Middletown </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >I-95 NB Bridge 03819 rehabilitation in New London (Gold Star) </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >US 7/CT 15 Interchange in Norwalk </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >CT 82 Safety Improvements in Norwich </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >CT 136 Bridge 01349 rehabilitation (Saugatuck River) in Westport</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Railroad Track Improvements & Mobility Enhancements (TIME) Program</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Rehabilitation of WALK, Devon, and SAGA Railroad Bridges</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Transit vehicle fleet and transit facility upgrades</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >New Haven Line Power Program</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:5.6pt;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:black;" >CTDOT is conducting two hybrid public informational meetings regarding the draft STIP on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at CTDOT Headquarters, 2800 Berlin Turnpike in Newington. Both meetings will also be held on Zoom; registration is required. To register, please visit</span> <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sktitil-tydlydjytr-q/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >portal.ct.gov/DOT/STIP</a><span>/</span>.</p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:5.6pt;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:black;" >CTDOT staff will be available 30 minutes prior to each meeting to informally discuss the draft STIP with members of the public. </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:5.6pt;margin-left:0in;" ><strong><span style="color:#212121;" >Language assistance and/or ADA accommodations are provided at no cost to the public, and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance. Persons needing language assistance or ADA accommodations may request assistance by contacting CTDOT's Language Assistance Line at (860) 594-2109, at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. 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href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-skrdktd-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT Launches New Active Transportation Microgrant Program" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT Launches New Active Transportation Microgrant Program </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on March 1 , 2024 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the creation of a new state-funded Active Transportation Microgrant Program. CTDOT has allocated $500,000 in microgrants to be distributed across Connecticut through this new program.</span></p> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The Active Transportation Microgrant Program is a non-infrastructure initiative </span><span class="normaltextrun" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >to provide eligible organizations with up to $5,000 in funding for resources that advance safe, accessible, sustainable, and equitable walking, biking and rolling in Connecticut, including to and from schools. This program works in conjunction with the CTDOT's Safe Routes to School Program and will be administered by regional </span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Councils of Governments (COGs).</span></p> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Schools, school districts, municipalities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. </span><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Eligible items include: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Bicycle helmets </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Bicycle locks </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Bicycle fleets, including adaptive bikes </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Safety vests</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Bicycle maintenance training and materials </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >League Cycling Instructors training </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Programs, events, and materials for bicycle and pedestrian safety education </span></li> </ul> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >"This new grant program provides funding that will improve safety and mobility for some of our most vulnerable roadway users. Whether someone is walking, riding, or rolling, having additional materials, equipment, and training will help them stay safe," said <strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto</strong>. "Thank you to the CTDOT team for putting this program together, and to the Councils of Governments who have partnered with us to administer this new program."</span></p> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Organizations are limited to receiving two grants in a 12-month period. </span><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Applications will be accepted, and funding distributed by the COGs, on a quarterly basis until all funds in the program are utilized. The first grants are expected to be awarded this spring. </span></p> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Organizations that receive grants must utilize the funds for eligible items within one calendar year. The funding limits for this solicitation are up to $5,000 for each grant awarded. </span><span class="eop" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:black;" >Organizations must apply through their COG representative.</span></p> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >For more information on the Active Transportation Microgrant Program, including application guidelines and materials, visit </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-skrdktd-tydlydjytr-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>ct.gov/SafeRoutes</span></a></span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >.</span></p> <br style="line-height:100%;" /> <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-skrdktd-tydlydjytr-m/" title="CTDOT Launches New Active Transportation Microgrant Program" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><button style="background-color:#0071bb;color:#ffffff;border-radius:3px;border-style:none;padding-top:0.85em;padding-bottom:0.85em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em;font-weight:bold;" >Read on CT.gov</button></a> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" height="10" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <td class="w640" width="640" height="15" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table id="footer" class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" bgcolor="#0071bb " style="background-color:#054266;color:#ffffff;" > <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="footer-content-left" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;-ms-text-size-adjust:none;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" > <a style="color:white!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-weight:normal!important;" > <font color="#ffffff"> Connecticut Department of Transportation<br style="line-height:100%;" /> 2800 Berlin Turnpike<br style="line-height:100%;" /> P.O. 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href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-shiljil-tydlydjytr-k/" title="Connecticut Department of Transportation Renews Statewide Subscription to Premium Version of the Transit App for Public Transit Customers" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > Connecticut Department of Transportation Renews Statewide Subscription to Premium Version of the Transit App for Public Transit Customers </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on February 14 , 2024 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is providing Connecticut residents with another year of </span><span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-shiljil-tydlydjytr-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><em><span style="text-decoration:none;color:#0070c0;" >Transit </span></em></a><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-shiljil-tydlydjytr-m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span style="text-decoration:none;color:#0070c0;" >Royale</span></a><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >, a premium version of the mobile app <em>Transit </em>starting February 14, 2024.</span><span style="color:black;" > </span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The upgrade is free and automatically applied for all current and new frequent users of the Transit app. CTDOT first sponsored a statewide subscription to <em>Transit Royale</em> in February 2023, and is one of only two states in the U.S. to upgrade customers on a statewide level. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CTDOT is again providing the free upgrade as an industry leader in enhancing the customer experience.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Transit</span></em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > is a free mobile app that helps customers plan and track their bus and train trips using schedule information and real-time vehicle locations, where available. </span><span style="color:black;" ></span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >In certain parts of Connecticut, riders can also use mobile ticketing in the Transit app. I</span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >t is free to download and is available on </span><span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-shiljil-tydlydjytr-c/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span style="text-decoration:none;color:#0563c1;" >iOS</span></a><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > and </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-shiljil-tydlydjytr-q/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span style="text-decoration:none;color:#0563c1;" >Android</span></a><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >With<em> Transit Royale</em>, users of the Transit app can: </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Access routes outside of their immediate area without encountering a paywall. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Plan</span> <span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >trips in advance. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Choose a custom avatar and nickname. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Select custom themes and icons for locations such as home, work and school. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Compete with fellow riders and move up the leaderboard by sharing real-time bus and train information with other app users, gaining a point for each rider helped. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Toggle on</span> <span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >app branding with the CTDOT logo and colors.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span style="color:black;" >Highlights from the first year of <em>Transit Royale</em> in Connecticut: </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Increase from approximately 39,500 to 77,000 monthly active users (+95%) of the Transit app statewide. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Six new transit district services were added in the Transit app, including River Valley Transit (RVT), Norwalk Transit District (NTD), Southeast Area Transit District (SEAT), Windham Region Transit District (WRTD), UConn HuskyGO shuttles, and Housatonic Area Regional Transit (HART). </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Mobile ticketing through Token Transit was introduced in the Transit app for CT<em>transit </em>branded services, RVT, and WRTD.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span style="color:black;" >2024 highlights and lookahead: </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Ridership Happiness Benchmark surveys will be offered quarterly in the app. The first survey is up now until February 20, 2024 - tap the banner on the home screen to take it! </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Every fixed-route bus service provider in Connecticut is in the Transit app. This means that customers will be able to view bus route and schedule information for the entire state in a single app. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >Mobile ticketing for Norwalk Transit District is now available in the Transit app. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:black;" >CT<em>transit </em>branded services will introduce rider alerts and detour notifications through the Transit app.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span style="color:black;" >"</span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >We're thrilled to see the increased usage of the Transit app from customers across Connecticut," said <strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer</strong>. 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Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today released its </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-shljujl-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>five-year Capital Plan </span></a><span>for fiscal years 2024-2028, outlining the continued implementation of funding, policies, and programs from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>Historic federal investments and robust state-funded programs are helping CTDOT transform the state's infrastructure to make it safer and more accessible for all roadway users and people of all abilities. Through these projects, CTDOT is investing in sustainable transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the state.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>A video overview of the CTDOT Capital Plan </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-shljujl-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>can be viewed on YouTube</span></a><span>. The projects can also be explored using </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-shljujl-tydlydjytr-c/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>an interactive map</span></a><span>.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>CTDOT anticipates programming approximately $3.26 billion in total capital funding for all transportation modes in FY24. The 2024 Capital Program includes approximately:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="margin-bottom:0in;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>$1.59 billion for bus and rail</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0in;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>$1.60 billion for roadway and bridge infrastructure</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:12pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>$67.7 million to support renovating transportation facilities across the state</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>The overall five-year Capital Plan (2024-2028) programs $14.09 billion in planned funding to improve safety and mobility throughout the state. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>"We are continuing our efforts to transform our state's infrastructure to ensure it is safe and accessible for everyone," said<strong> Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto</strong>. "Through various projects and programs, we are reconnecting communities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving quality of life through transportation." </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>Listed below are a sample of projects included in the five-year Capital Plan: </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0in;" ><strong><span>Projects currently in design, future construction </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><em><span>Roadway Projects</span></em> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Route 9 in Middletown. Series of projects to support removing traffic signals from the expressway. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Route 85 in Salem and Montville. Corridor improvements to provide consistent shoulder widths, improve sightlines, left-turn lanes, and replace deficient bridges.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Route 82 in Norwich. Safety improvement project to reduce the number and severity of crashes. </span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><em><span>Bridge Projects</span></em> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>I-95 P.T. Barnum Bridge Rehabilitation over the Pequonnock River in Bridgeport. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>I-291 Bissell Bridge Rehabilitation over the Connecticut River. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>US 1 Mystic River Bridge Rehabilitation over the Mystic River in Groton. </span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><em><span>Public Transportation Projects</span></em> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Hartford Line – New Enfield Station.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>New Haven Union Station Campus Improvements.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Waterbury Line Platform Replacement Program. </span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0in;" ><strong><span>Active construction projects</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><em><span>Roadway Projects</span></em> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>I-91/I-691/Route 15 Interchange Improvements in Meriden. Three separate projects to reduce congestion, improve operations, and address safety concerns. One project will be delivered using the Design-Build method. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) Corridor Improvements in Norwalk and Westport. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>I-95 Interchange Improvements at Exit 74 in East Lyme. </span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><em><span>Bridge Projects</span></em> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>I-91 Dexter Coffin Bridge Rehabilitation over the Connecticut River in Windsor and East Windsor.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Route 82 Swing Bridge Rehabilitation over the Connecticut River in Haddam and East Haddam. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>I-95 Northbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation over the Thames River in Groton and New London.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><em><span>Public Transportation Projects</span></em> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Stamford Station Elevators and Escalators Improvements in Stamford.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Darien Railroad Station Improvements in Darien. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>WALK Moveable Bridge Replacement in Norwalk. </span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>Members of the public can provide comments on the five-year Capital Plan </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-shljujl-tydlydjytr-q/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>online</span></a><span>. 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the state. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌</div> <table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" id="background-table" style="background-color:#ececec;" > <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td align="center" bgcolor="#ececec" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640 mainbg" width="640" align="center" 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style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT Highlights Major Projects and Initiatives from 2023" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT Highlights Major Projects and Initiatives from 2023 </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on December 29 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;text-align:left;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:transparent;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><em>From infrastructure projects to investments in public transportation, CTDOT</em></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><em> continued making improvements throughout the </em></span></span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" ><em><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:transparent;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span>state.</em></span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >As 2023 nears an end, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) highlights the infrastructure investments and transportation improvements made </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >over the course of the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >last </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >year. From major projects </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >breaking ground</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > to public transportation expansion, the past year was full of continued </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >progress</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > throughout Connecticut. </span></span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >"</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >No matter the mode of transportation, we are working every day to ensure people reach their destination safely. Over the past year we've advanced projects, expanded services, and made investments throughout Connecticut that improve safety, accessibility,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > and reliability</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >" said </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto</strong></span><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><strong>.</strong> "</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >While we say goodbye to 2023, we look forward to continuing our progress in 2024 as we transform </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >aging infrastructure</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > meet the needs of residents today and into the future."</span></span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Here's a look </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >back </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >some of what</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > happened in 2023:</span></span></p> </div> <div class="SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><strong>The CTDOT continued </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >improve roads</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >and bridges</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >as well as </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >responding </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >to resident</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > concerns.</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >The CTDOT</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >kept more </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >than 10,000 lane miles</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >clear during each </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >inclement weather</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > event.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >The </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >CTDOT Safety Service </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Patrol</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >responded to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >more than 1</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >2</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >,000 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >service calls. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In 2023, the CTDOT paved more than 550 miles of roadway.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Throughout the year, CTDOT continued repairing and replacing bridges throughout the state</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >and</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >overall </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >condition rating </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >was </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >improved on </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >approximately</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >75</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > structures. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >The </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >CTDOT</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > Customer Care Center</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > received more than 9,200 inquiries f</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >rom</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > the public, answering questions in a timely fashion.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >More than </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >26 million trips were taken on </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Connecticut</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >'s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > rail lines and more than </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >32</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > million trips taken on </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Connecticut's</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >bus </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >services.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><strong>The CTDOT broke ground and continued </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >making progress on m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >ajor </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >i</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >nfrastructure </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >p</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >rojects</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > throughout Connecticut.</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In April, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >a </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-c/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >$50 million safety project in Middletown</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > that </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >will reconfigure the Route 17 on-ramp that leads to Route 9 northbound </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >broke ground. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Later </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >in April</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >, a </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-q/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >$150 million project in East Lyme</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > started that will reduce crashes and alleviate congestion that has plagued the area for decades.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >I</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >n May, local, state, and federal officials announced the start of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >the $900 million </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-a/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >WALK Bridge replacement project in Norwalk</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In the fall over the course of two weekends, </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-f/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >two bridges were replaced in Westport</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > along I-95 near exit 17. </span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >P</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >hase one of </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-z/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >the I-91</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >/I-691/Route 15 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >interchange</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > improvements </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >started.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >As of December 2023</span><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >, there are</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > 227 active capital </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >projects in construction in the state.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><strong>In addition to major projects, the CTDOT continued investments in public transportation in the state.</strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In June, after a year of public engagement, the first-ever </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-v/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Customer Experience Action Plan was released</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >. </span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In response to the CX Plan, and customer feedback asking for additional ways to pay fares, </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-e/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >CTDOT expanded the Token Transit</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >pilot program allowing </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >customers</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > to use their smartphones t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >o pay.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >T</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >o meet today's current ridership</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > patterns and demands, </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-s/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >bus services were expanded</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > in the state with additional routes, longer hours, and new connections.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > fall, grants to start a new </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-g/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >microtransit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > pilot program were announced</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >, with the services beginning early next year</span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><strong>The safety of all roadway users and roadway workers </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >remained</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > a top priority for the CTDOT. </span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In 2023, the CTDOT </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-w/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >piloted speed safety cameras</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > in select work zones throughout the state.</span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In the fall, a pilot program </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-yd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >testing in-vehicle alcohol detection</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > systems </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >launched</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Throughout the year, the CTDOT continued installing </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-yh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >wrong way driver countermeasures</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > on high-risk ramps in the state and airing public service announcements. </span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In August, the CTDOT </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-yk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >released a new Complete Streets design criteria</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > for all projects moving forward, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >ensuring that every project includes a focus on pedestrian</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > bicyclist facilities</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > and public transportation operations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >The CTDOT awarded</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > a fifth round of </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-yu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Community Connectivity Grant Program</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > funding totaling</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >$11.7 million to 17 towns and cities</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > to improve safety for </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><strong>The</strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > federal </span></strong></span><strong><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-jl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Bipartisan </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Infrastructure</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Law</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >deliver</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >ed</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > for Connecticut.</span></span></strong><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >The infrastructure law </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >has provided </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >more than $2 billion </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >to the state </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >to date </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >for base-level funding. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >Additionally, the law created new discretionary grant programs, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >and the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >CTDOT has received over $1.45 billion in discretionary grants since the law was implemented.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > November, nearly </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-jr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >$2 billion in federal grants</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > for improvements </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >in Connecticut </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >along the Northeast Corridor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > were announced, including </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >over </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >$1.1 billion for the CTDOT</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><strong>Major studies </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >that will alleviate congestion and improve safety</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >advance</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >over the last year.</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > planning and environmental linkage study of </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-jy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >I-95 in Greenwich</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >from New York to Exit 7 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >got started. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:24px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="color:windowtext;background-color:transparent;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >The </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-jj/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >I-95 Stamford</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > and </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-jt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >I-95 Branford to Rhode Island</span></span></a><span class="TextRun 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style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >In December, after several years of community engagement and stakeholder interviews, the Greater Hartford Mobility Study </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW42771771 BCX9" href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sihihtt-tydlydjytr-ji/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#0563c1;" ><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >final report was published</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" >. </span><span class="EOP SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" ></span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42771771 BCX9" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="Paragraph SCXW42771771 BCX9" 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href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-studujy-tydlydjytr-k/" title="Shore Line East Schedule Change Effective December 18, 2023" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > Shore Line East Schedule Change Effective December 18, 2023 </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on December 6 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The</span> Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting </span><span class="contextualspellingandgrammarerror"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Shore</span><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" > Line</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > East</span> (SLE) customers that the temporary construction schedule needed for the Amtrak Fitter Interlocking Project will end and the new SLE schedule will take effect on Monday, December 18, 2023. To review the schedule, click <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-studujy-tydlydjytr-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >here</a>.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The</span> new SLE schedule maintains 16 daily trains on weekdays and increases to 16 trains on weekends. Both morning and evening train times have been adjusted. The new December 18 SLE schedule includes a train arriving in New Haven Union Station at 8:30 a.m. and a train departing New Haven Union Station at 5:35 p.m.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >"The new </span><span class="contextualspellingandgrammarerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Shore Line</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > East s</span>chedule starting on December 18 reflects the feedback we received during our public hearing process and working with community stakeholders," said <strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer.</strong><strong><span> </span></strong>"</span><span>We look forward to implementing th</span><span>is</span><span> new schedule that provides customers t</span><span>ravel options</span><span> that meet their needs</span><span>.</span><span>"</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Customers are reminded that t</span>he additional cross-honor trains provided by Amtrak during the construction project will be discontinued effective Monday, December 18, 2023. These trains include Amtrak 95, 173, 177, 172, 176, and 178. Amtrak trains 93, 137, 86, and 94 will continue participating in the cross-honor program.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Passengers</span> are encouraged to visit <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-studujy-tydlydjytr-m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >ShoreLineEast.com</a> </span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>for</span> the latest service information. Riders can sign up for alerts sent directly to their phone or email at <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-studujy-tydlydjytr-c/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >ShoreLineEast.com/service-alerts</a>.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >SLE</span> passengers are encouraged to pre-purchase their rail tickets before boarding. </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em><span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > passengers</span> may purchase their rail tickets using the </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >eTix</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > mobile</span> ticketing app at </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em><span class="normaltextrun"><em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></em></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >ticket</span> vending machines in New Haven or Amtrak ticket windows in New Haven, Old </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Saybrook</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >,</span> and New London (credit and debit cards only).</span></span></p> <br style="line-height:100%;" /> <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-studujy-tydlydjytr-q/" title="Shore Line East Schedule Change Effective December 18, 2023" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><button style="background-color:#0071bb;color:#ffffff;border-radius:3px;border-style:none;padding-top:0.85em;padding-bottom:0.85em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em;font-weight:bold;" >Read on CT.gov</button></a> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" height="10" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <td class="w640" width="640" height="15" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table id="footer" class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" bgcolor="#0071bb " style="background-color:#054266;color:#ffffff;" > <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="footer-content-left" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;-ms-text-size-adjust:none;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" > <a style="color:white!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-weight:normal!important;" > <font color="#ffffff"> Connecticut Department of Transportation<br style="line-height:100%;" /> 2800 Berlin Turnpike<br style="line-height:100%;" /> P.O. 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This rule provides a framework for states to measure GHGs consistently across state lines, which means we can best measure our progress and identify pain points together rather than in a vacuum. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>In 2022, </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-stjzht-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Connecticut joined nine other states and the District of Columbia</span></a><span>, expressing support for the new rule.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>Transportation is the largest contributor to GHG and accounts for 37% of emissions in Connecticut. The final rule strengthens CTDOT's ability to assess GHG emissions from transportation and marks another step towards understanding and further reducing these emissions to tackle the impact of climate change. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>"We can't improve what we don't measure," <strong>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.</strong> "The final rule will guide our agency's work in eliminating greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impacts of climate change. CTDOT is proud to support this final rule and will continue to collaborate with FHWA and our peer state DOTs to reduce our state's GHG emissions."</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>This national rule aligns with </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-stjzht-tydlydjytr-c/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Connecticut's executive order</span></a><span> 21-3 signed in 2021 directing CTDOT to set a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction target for 2030, as well as a section of the recently passed </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-stjzht-tydlydjytr-q/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Public Act 23-135</span></a><span> which also </span><span>requires CTDOT to biennially establish a transportation carbon dioxide reduction target for the state that sets the maximum amount of carbon dioxide emissions allowed from the transportation sector by October 2030.</span></p> <span>For more information on the FHWA final rule, <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-stjzht-tydlydjytr-a/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >click here.</a></span> <br style="line-height:100%;" /> <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-stjzht-tydlydjytr-f/" title="CTDOT Praises Biden Administration's Final Rule on Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><button style="background-color:#0071bb;color:#ffffff;border-radius:3px;border-style:none;padding-top:0.85em;padding-bottom:0.85em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em;font-weight:bold;" >Read on CT.gov</button></a> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" height="10" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <td class="w640" width="640" height="15" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table id="footer" class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" bgcolor="#0071bb " style="background-color:#054266;color:#ffffff;" > <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="footer-content-left" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;-ms-text-size-adjust:none;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" > <a style="color:white!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-weight:normal!important;" > <font color="#ffffff"> Connecticut Department of Transportation<br style="line-height:100%;" /> 2800 Berlin Turnpike<br style="line-height:100%;" /> P.O. 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Until then, both ferries will operate on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services will not run on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >Thus far this season, the <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stryuz-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >Chester-Hadylme Ferry</a> and the <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stryuz-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry</a> have combined to carry nearly 48,000 vehicles and 120,000 passengers.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >"It was another great year for ferry operations on the Connecticut River. Thank you to thousands of passengers for riding with us and to our crews for delivering another safe and successful ferry season here in Connecticut," <strong>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Karen Kitsis</strong>. "We look forward to next season's operations as we continue providing alternative transportation options across the scenic Connecticut River. In the meantime, there's still time for folks to experience Connecticut's wonderful ferries over the next couple of weeks."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry is the nation's oldest continuously operating ferry, first coming into service in 1655. It travels between Rocky Hill and Glastonbury on the Connecticut River, providing a crossing between Hartford and Middletown. The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry launched service in 1769. It continues the scenic Route 148 between Chester and Hadlyme and is a shorter travel route than crossing over the East Haddam Swing Bridge.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >While the ferries plan to close for the season on November 30, services may experience interruptions due to weather conditions, water levels, or mechanical issues. 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href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT Announces Additional Train Service on the Hartford Line During Thanksgiving Travel" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT Announces Additional Train Service on the Hartford Line During Thanksgiving Travel </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on November 15 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >In anticipation of increased ridership over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting riders </span>that additional trains are being added on the Hartford Line (HL). The New Haven Line and </span><span class="contextualspellingandgrammarerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Shore Line</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > East will also operate with modified schedules over the holiday. </span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" ><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > and Amtrak </span>Hartford Line will operate a Saturday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, and a weekday schedule on Friday, November 24. Additional </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > H</span>L trains will be added to the schedule to accommodate the anticipated increased passenger volume.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Four northbound and four southbound </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > trains will be added to the schedule on </span>Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22. Three northbound and three southbound </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > trains will be added to the schedule on Sunday, November 26.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >"The day before Thanksgiving is expected to be the busiest day of the year for rail travel, so we're adding additional trains on the Hartford Line to meet that demand," said</span><strong><span> Connecticut Department of Transportation Public Transportation Bureau Chief Benjamin Limme</span></strong><span>r. "We'll also have volunteers at stations to assist customers so they can board quickly and reach their destinations safely and on time.<span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >"</span> </span></span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The following additional</span><em><span> </span></em></span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;color:#0a0a0a;" >CTrail</span></em><span class="normaltextrun"><em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></em></span><span>trains will operate on Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22:</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Southbound</span><span>:</span></strong></span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >4471 arriving in New Haven </span>Union Station at 10:35 a.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >4473 arriving in New Haven </span>Union Station at 2:12 p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >4475 arriving in New Haven </span>Union Station at 5:47 p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >4419 arriving in New Haven </span>Union Station at 11:47 p.m.</span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Northbound</span>:</strong></span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >4402 departing New Haven Union Station at 7:06</span> a.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >4470 departing New Haven Union Station at 10:57</span> a.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >4472 departing New Haven Union Station at 2:25</span> p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >4494 departing New Haven Union Station at 7:50</span> p.m.</span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The following additional</span><em><span> </span></em></span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;color:#0a0a0a;" >CTrail</span></em><span class="normaltextrun"><em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></em></span><span>trains will operate on Sunday, November 26:</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Southbound</span><span>:</span></strong></span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >6461 arriving in New Haven Union Station at 12:13</span> p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >6409 arriving in New Haven Union Station at 3:03</span> p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >6465 arriving in New Haven Union Station at 5:50</span> p.m.</span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Northbound</span></strong></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >6450 departing New Haven Union Station at 8:38</span> a.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >6460 departing New Haven Union Station at 11:20</span> a.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >6462 departing New Haven Union Station at 2:00</span> p.m.</span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >To see the entire schedule, please visit </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0771bb;" >HartfordLine.com</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Additionally, </span><span class="contextualspellingandgrammarerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Shore Line</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > East will operate a weekend schedule on Thursday, November 23, a weekday schedule on Friday, November 24, and a weekend schedule on Saturday, November 25, and Sunday, November 26. Please visit </span></span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0771bb;" >ShoreLineEast.com</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0070c0;" > </span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >for the most current schedules.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Metro-North Railroad will also operate special trains on the New Haven Line on Thursday, November 23, and will operate a modified Saturday schedule on Friday, November 24. Please visit </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-c/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0771bb;" >Metro-North Railroad Schedules | MTA</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > for the most current New Haven Line schedules. </span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >While reservations are never required on </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > H</span>L trains, passengers planning to ride an Amtrak HL train during the holiday should make a reservation before traveling through the Amtrak website or the Amtrak mobile app. All Amtrak trains may reach capacity in this peak travel period and if at capacity, will not accept </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > ticket holders</span> on board the train. During this holiday, passengers using Amtrak multi-ride tickets such as monthly passes and ten-trip tickets should also make a reservation on board whichever Amtrak train they wish to use. Travel is encouraged early in the day to avoid overcrowding. </span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >HL passengers are encouraged to pre-purchase their rail tickets before boarding. </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > passengers may purchase their rail tickets using the </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >eTix</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > mobile ticketing app</span><span> or</span><span> at </span></span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span class="normaltextrun"><em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></em></span></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >ticket vending machines.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:#0a0a0a;" >Passengers are encouraged to visit </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-q/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:#0771bb;" >HartfordLine.com</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:#0a0a0a;" > or </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-a/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:#0771bb;" >Amtrak.com</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:#0a0a0a;" > for the latest service information. Riders can also sign up for alerts sent directly to their phone or email at </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-f/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:#0771bb;" >HartfordLine.com/service-alerts.</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >For information about all rail services in Connecticut, visit </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-z/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0771bb;" >ctrail.com</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0070c0;" >.</span></p> <br style="line-height:100%;" /> <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-stlxdt-tydlydjytr-v/" title="CTDOT Announces Additional Train Service on the Hartford Line During Thanksgiving Travel" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><button style="background-color:#0071bb;color:#ffffff;border-radius:3px;border-style:none;padding-top:0.85em;padding-bottom:0.85em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em;font-weight:bold;" >Read on CT.gov</button></a> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" height="10" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <td class="w640" width="640" height="15" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table id="footer" class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" bgcolor="#0071bb " style="background-color:#054266;color:#ffffff;" > <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="footer-content-left" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;-ms-text-size-adjust:none;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" > <a style="color:white!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-weight:normal!important;" > <font color="#ffffff"> Connecticut Department of Transportation<br style="line-height:100%;" /> 2800 Berlin Turnpike<br style="line-height:100%;" /> P.O. 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sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sjhjjtt-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT Announces Proposed Changes to Major Service Change Policy" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT Announces Proposed Changes to Major Service Change Policy </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on November 8 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced proposed changes to its Major Service Change Policy. </span><span style="color:black;" >The Major Service Change Policy is being modified to make it simpler and easier to understand.</span></p> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The complete Major Service Change Policy is available on the CTDOT website, </span></strong><strong><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sjhjjtt-tydlydjytr-x/" 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A total of 175 comments were received.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >"Public feedback is important and helps ensure services are provided when and where customers need them most. I appreciate residents attending hearings, sending emails, and writing letters to let us know their thoughts. That feedback was invaluable," <strong>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer.</strong> "Public transportation is vital in helping people get to where they need to go safely and efficiently. The train schedules starting this year and the bus service enhancements beginning in 2024 reflect the public input we heard based on ridership patterns and service demands, while also living within the budget resources available."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >In response to the public comments received, CTDOT is modifying the previously proposed weekday service schedule for Shore Line East (SLE). The revised proposed SLE service schedule maintains 16 trains per day on weekdays, but includes morning and evening time adjustments. A morning peak westbound train is now included in the revised schedule that arrives to New Haven Union Station at 8:30 a.m. An evening peak eastbound train is included in the revised schedule that departs New Haven Union Station at 5:18 p.m. </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >Additional SLE train schedule modifications were required to accommodate these peak train times. The revised proposed SLE schedule is pending approval by Amtrak and a service implementation date is expected to be in late 2023 at the conclusion of the Amtrak construction project currently underway. No changes were made to the initially proposed schedules and fare adjustments for the New Haven Line after the conclusion of the public comment period. The approved Metro-North service changes will take effect on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Approved rail fare increases on CT<em>rail</em> Hartford Line and SLE services, as well as Metro-North services in Connecticut, will be implemented on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >No alterations were made to proposed bus service changes following the end of the public comment period. The approved bus service changes will take effect starting March 2024, which includes one new route in the CT<em>transit </em>Hartford Division, two new routes in the CT<em>transit</em> New Haven Division and improvements to service frequencies on two CT<em>fastrak</em> routes. Additional changes were also approved to eight routes, including elimination of CT<em>transit </em>Express Routes 907 (Newington) and 923 (Bristol) to better align services with ridership demand. Several other bus service improvements were made possible by significant new funding provided through the state budget, and those changes did not meet the threshold to be included in this analysis. 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The emergency response drill is being coordinated in partnership with the </span><span>Connecticut Southern Railroad (CSO), Hartford Fire Department, Hartford Police Department, and the Connecticut State Police <span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >as part of ongoing safety training and practice to achieve the highest level of safety along Connecticut's freight rail lines.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The training exercise will occur in the CSO railyard along 440 Windsor Street, rain or shine. The drill is in response to recent freight incidents across the United States and is a component of ongoing safety training at the CTDOT and its freight operators. It is designed to reinforce and fine-tune emergency response protocols of train crews, dispatchers, first responders, and others, as well as the coordination and real-life application of communication and chain-of-command incident management protocols.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >"The U.S. has recently seen several high-profile freight rail incidents," <strong>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto</strong>. "CTDOT is conducting this safety training so our rail staff and first responders can be prepared in the unlikely case of an incident here in our state. We are sharing this information ahead of time to prevent unnecessary public concern, as this training will mimic a real-life scenario."</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The drill supplements the extensive and ongoing training for all involved groups. 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style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sydjuyd-tydlydjytr-p/" title="CTDOT Announces Launch of the Snowplow Naming Contest for Connecticut Schools" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT Announces Launch of the Snowplow Naming Contest for Connecticut Schools </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on October 16 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> 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Schools across Connecticut will be able to submit their best and most creative names for four snowplows, which represent the four CTDOT maintenance districts in Connecticut. Winning schools will have their snowplow names featured on the side of a CTDOT tandem axle Tow Plow that operates on our state roads clearing the ice and snow during inclement weather.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span><span style="background-color:#fefefe;color:#0a0a0a;" >Connecticut K-12 schools will have until December 15, 2023, to submit their most creative snowplow name. In January, CTDOT will reveal the winning names.<br style="line-height:100%;" /> </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="font-size:inherit;" >"Our snowplows, including previous winners </span><span style="font-size:inherit;color:black;" ><em>Buzz Iceclear, Husky McSalty, Plowzilla, </em>and<em> Scoop Dogg</em> </span><span style="font-size:inherit;" >keep our highways and roads clear for safe passage during winter events," <strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said.</strong> "So, while the snowplows are out, we want to ensure people are aware of the snowplow safety guidelines to help keep travelers and our snowplow drivers safe. The Snowplow Naming Contest is a memorable way to connect our youth to snowplow safety and the work of CTDOT."</span></p> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="font-size:inherit;color:black;" >"This creative opportunity not only engages our students in a fun and educational activity but also reinforces the importance of snowplow safety, making our roads safer during winter events,"</span><strong style="color:black;font-size:inherit;" > Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker said</strong><span style="font-size:inherit;color:black;" >. "I encourage all districts to participate and look forward to seeing the winning names proudly displayed on CTDOT's snowplows this winter."</span></p> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:black;" ><br style="line-height:100%;" /> December through February marks our busiest time of the year with snow activities</span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >. During snow and ice events, we encourage drivers to delay their travel if they can until the roads are clear. However, if they must drive, please follow these guidelines for driving in winter weather:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Check </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sydjuyd-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><strong><span style="color:#0771bb;" >CT<em>roads</em>.org</span></strong></a></span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > before you leave for real-time travel conditions and receive traffic alerts around the state that are customized for your specific route.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Slow down. Increase your following distance enough so that you'll have plenty of time to stop for vehicles ahead of you. It's harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered surface.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Don't crowd a snowplow or travel beside the truck. Snowplows travel slowly, make wide turns, stop often, overlap lanes, and exit the road frequently. If you find yourself behind a snowplow, stay at least 300 feet behind it during a snowstorm.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Watch for black ice. Black ice, a thin and nearly invisible layer of ice that makes the road look wet, is another reason to slow down this winter. Stay alert for black ice on bridges, ramps, and overpasses, after sudden temperature drops and in shaded areas.</span></li> </ul> <p style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Connecticut schools can submit an original and creative snowplow name here: </span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sydjuyd-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><strong><span style="color:#0771bb;" >Snowplow Naming Contest</span></strong></a></span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >. 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This year, CTDOT will be </span><span>displaying the iconic pink ribbon on </span><span>the hoods and doors of four plow trucks and four</span><span> </span><span>support vehicles. There will be two trucks located in each of CTDOT's four districts. </span></span><span class="eop" style="color:black;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black;" >This initiative is the result of </span><span>the </span><span>advocacy of long-time CTDOT employee Karen Hus</span><span>s</span><span>ey, who is a 12-year breast cancer survivor. </span><span>Hus</span><span>s</span><span>ey, who has worked for CTDOT for more than 36 years</span><span> in various roles</span><span> in the Highway Operations and Maintenance Bureau</span><span>, brought the idea forward in effort to show support and solidarity for the </span><span>hundreds of </span><span>thousands of people</span><span> </span><span>living with</span><span> </span><span>breast cancer. </span></span><span class="eop" style="color:black;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun">"It's wonderful to see CTDOT honor and recognize those who have been impacted by this horrible disease by displaying pink ribbons on trucks throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Even if someone has not been personally diagnosed with breast cancer, odds are they know someone who has,"<span> </span><strong><span><span>said </span><span>Karen Hussey, a </span><span>C</span><span>onnecticut Department of Transportation Processing Technician</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span></strong></span><span>"It's my hope everyone traveling throughout the State of Connecticut who sees a CTDOT vehicle displaying these beautiful pink ribbons will reflect on their own journey, honor those who are battling this disease, and will remember those no longer with us."</span></span><span class="eop"></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black;" >"I appreciate Karen </span><span>sharing this </span><span>idea</span><span> and her personal journey. </span><span>I </span><span>am </span><span>honored to support her and all the people who have been affected by breast cancer</span><span>,"</span><span> </span></span><strong><span><span>said Co</span><span>nnecticut </span><span>D</span><span>epartment</span><span> of Transportation Commissioner Garrett </span></span></strong></span><span class="spellingerror"><strong><span style="color:black;" >Eucalitto</span></strong></span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black;" >. </span><span>"Displaying the pink ribbons on eight of our trucks is our way of letting the community know we are with them, we support them, and we hope that one day, </span><span>we can see breast cancer eliminated.</span><span>"</span></span><span class="eop" style="color:black;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun">According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that more than 268,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year, and overall, around one in eight people are at risk of developing breast cancer sometime in their life. Approximately 3,500 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Connecticut this year. 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style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sxjtn-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT Announces Public Hearings on Proposed Fare and Service Changes for Bus and Rail" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT Announces Public Hearings on Proposed Fare and Service Changes for Bus and Rail </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on September 18 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span>The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced a series of four public hearings to gather input </span><span>on the proposed </span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:black;" >rail and bus service changes, as well as proposed rail fare increases.</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:black;" > The biennial state budget adopted earlier this year included a funding increase for <em>CTtransit </em>bus service in Connecticut and a funding reduction for Metro-North Railroad (MNR) and CT<em>rail </em>Shore Line East (SLE) passenger rail service, to align with current commuting habits more closely.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" ><br style="line-height:100%;" /> Proposed bus service changes include:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >One proposed new route in the CT<em>transit </em>Hartford Division.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Two proposed new routes in the CT<em>transit </em>New Haven Division and proposed improvements to service frequencies on two CT<em>fastrak </em>routes.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Additional changes proposed to eight routes in the CT<em>transit</em> Hartford Division to better align with ridership demand and promote efficiency, such as decreased service frequency, route restructuring, and route elimination with replacement service.</span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="font-size:inherit;" >The state budget included significant investments for additional bus service improvements across the state, such as new Sunday service in Meriden. Those changes do not meet the threshold for a service equity analysis and thus not included.</span><br style="line-height:100%;" /> </p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:black;" > </span></strong></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:black;" >Proposed rail service changes include:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:black;" >Decreased Monday through Thursday service on the New Haven Line from 239 trains to 237 trains. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Decreased Friday service on the New Haven Line from 241 trains to 234 trains.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Decreased weekday service on the New Canaan Line from 41 trains to 39 trains.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Decreased weekday service on the Danbury Line from 28 trains to 26 trains.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The </span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >proposed schedule changes for Shore Line East would not take effect until after the </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sxjtn-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span style="color:windowtext;" >Amtrak Fitter Interlocking Project</span></a><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > is completed and it differs from the construction schedule that took effect on September 5, 2023.</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Decreased weekday service on Shore Line East from 23 trains to 16 trains. </span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:black;" >Proposed Shore Line East Train 1640 will depart 5:45 p.m. eastbound from New Haven, eliminating a three-hour gap. </span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><strong>Proposed rail fare changes include:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>An increase <span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >for Metro-North fares in Connecticut, Shore Line East fares, and Hartford Line fares, excluding monthly school passes. Metro-North fares in Connecticut have not increased since January 2018, while Shore Line East fares have not increased since 2016. Hartford Line fares have not been adjusted since the launch of the service.</span></span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><strong>Full details on the proposed service and fare changes are available at </strong><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sxjtn-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >ct.gov/dot/proposedtransitchanges.</a></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><br style="line-height:100%;" /> "Commuting habits continue evolving following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and these proposed changes reflect this 'new normal' by prioritizing morning and evening peak train service and introducing bus service changes to meet a new demand," <strong>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer</strong>. "I encourage members of the public to attend one of the hearings and offer their comments and feedback on these proposals. Public input is critically important and helps ensure we deliver a safe, accessible public transportation system in Connecticut."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >At these hearings, CTDOT will provide information and accept public comments on the service and fare proposals and the Service and Fare Equity (SAFE) analysis. The SAFE analysis evaluates the proposed changes to determine if they will cause a disparate impact on people of color or a disproportionate burden to people with low incomes.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>The public hearings will be conducted in person in Hartford and New Haven and virtually online via Zoom. The in-person hearings include an open house during which staff will be available for questions and answers. The public hearing will begin after the open house. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:15px;" > </p> <div style="text-align:center;" > <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="656" style="width:491.75pt;border-style:none;" > <tbody> <tr style="height:12.25pt;border-collapse:collapse;" > <td valign="top" style="background-color:#f2f2f2;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;height:12.25pt;width:140.25pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-style:solid;border-width:1pt;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span style="color:black;" >DATE</span></strong></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="background-color:#f2f2f2;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;height:12.25pt;width:184.5pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-left-style:none;border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span style="color:black;" >LOCATION</span></strong></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="background-color:#f2f2f2;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;height:12.25pt;width:167pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-left-style:none;border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span style="color:black;" >TIME</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:34.15pt;border-collapse:collapse;" > <td valign="top" style="height:34.15pt;width:140.25pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Monday, October 2, 2023</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" > </p> </td> <td valign="top" style="height:34.15pt;width:184.5pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span>Kennedy Mitchell Hall of Records</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>200 Orange St., New Haven, CT 06510</span></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="height:34.15pt;width:167pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>5:00-6:00 p.m. (open house) </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>6:00-8:00 p.m. (public hearing)</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:31pt;border-collapse:collapse;" > <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:140.25pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Tuesday, October 3, 2023</span></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:184.5pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span>Capitol Region Council of Governments</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>3<sup>rd</sup> Floor Board Room</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>241 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106</span></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:167pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>5:00-6:00 p.m. (open house)</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>6:00-8:00 p.m. (public hearing)</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" > </p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:31pt;border-collapse:collapse;" > <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:140.25pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Wednesday, October 4, 2023 </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" > </p> </td> <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:184.5pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span><strong><span>Virtually via Zoom</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Webinar ID: 819 3851 5237</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Passcode: 026281</span></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:167pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:31pt;border-collapse:collapse;" > <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:140.25pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Wednesday, October 4, 2023 </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" > </p> </td> <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:184.5pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong><span>Virtually via Zoom</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Webinar ID: 819 3851 5237</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Passcode: 194387</span></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="height:31pt;width:167pt;padding-top:0in;padding-bottom:0in;padding-right:5.4pt;padding-left:5.4pt;border-top-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;text-align:left;border-collapse:collapse;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>6:00-8:00 p.m. </span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>The complete proposed service and fare changes are available at </strong><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sxjtn-tydlydjytr-c/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >ct.gov/dot/proposedtransitchanges.</a> The public comment period is open from today, Monday, September 18, through Friday, October 6, 2023. The virtual meetings will be recorded and saved on the CTDOT YouTube Channel at <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sxjtn-tydlydjytr-q/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >youtube.com/@ctdotofficial.</a></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Registration is encouraged for the virtual public hearings; however, it is only required for those who would like to provide a comment during the hearing. To register, please visit </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sxjtn-tydlydjytr-a/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >ct.gov/dot/proposedtransitchanges</a><span style="color:black;" > </span><span style="color:black;" >or </span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >call (860) 594-3612 and leave a voicemail with your full name and contact information. Registration will be accepted up to the day of the hearing and will remain open for the duration of the hearings.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (833) 548-0282 and entering the Webinar ID. Persons with hearing or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting (860) 594-3612 or <a href="mailto:dot.proposedtransitchanges@ct.gov" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >dot.proposedtransitchanges@ct.gov.</a></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public, and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance. Closed captioning, including in non-English language, will be available on Zoom.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:black;" >For more information on the proposed changes and how to attend the public hearings, provide comments, and access the SAFE analysis document, </span>please visit <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sxjtn-tydlydjytr-f/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span style="color:windowtext;" >ct.gov/dot/proposedtransitchanges</span></a>.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CTDOT encourages all members of the public to participate in one or more of the scheduled public hearings and submit comments. Members of the public may submit comments by emailing </span><a href="mailto:dot.proposedtransitchanges@ct.gov" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >dot.proposedtransitchanges@ct.gov</a>, or by calling <span style="color:#201f1e;" >(860) 597-8226. Written comments may also be submitted to:</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>COMMENT ON PROPOSED FARE AND SERVICE CHANGES</strong></p> <p style="text-align:left;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Connecticut Department of Transportation</span></p> <p style="text-align:left;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>Bureau of Public Transportation</span></p> <p style="text-align:left;margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>P.O. 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sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sxzdk-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT and Operation Lifesaver Highlight Rail Safety Week 2023" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT and Operation Lifesaver Highlight Rail Safety Week 2023 </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on September 15 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and Operation Lifesaver highlighted the importance of rail crossing safety earlier today with a special press conference to kick off Rail Safety Week 2023. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>The annual Rail Safety Week event helps raise awareness to reduce collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians and prevent track tragedies. About every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. Over the last five years in Connecticut (2018-2022), 11 vehicles were struck by trains, resulting in 17 injuries. Over the same time, there were 42 incidents involving pedestrians, resulting in 13 injuries and 33 fatalities. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>CTDOT was joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal, local and state law enforcement, and rail safety partners at the Wallingford Railroad Station along the Hartford Line. Governor Ned Lamont also issued a special statement proclaiming September 18-24, 2023, as Rail Safety Week 2023 in Connecticut.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>"With hundreds of active railroad crossings in Connecticut, we remind the public that the road is closed when the red lights are on and the gates are down. Stop and wait for the train to pass. Do not try to cross or outrun a train – that is a race you will never win," <strong>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Laoise King.</strong> "Thanks to a strong partnership with Operation Lifesaver and with our dedicated CTDOT staff, we are making strides to improve rail safety and prevent track tragedies. Thank you to our elected officials, members of law enforcement, and rail partners for helping us raise awareness during Rail Safety Week 2023."</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>CTDOT and Operation Lifesaver will hold various events during Rail Safety Week 2023. Members of the media are encouraged to attend the following:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="margin-bottom:12pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span></span><strong>Tuesday, September 19, Operation Clear Track:</strong> To emphasize the importance of obeying crossing safety and anti-trespassing laws, CTDOT and Operation Lifesaver will work with the Amtrak, Derby, New London, Norwalk, Stonington, and Wallingford Police Departments on Operation Clear Track, a public awareness and safety event at active railroad crossings.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>Wednesday, September 20, School Bus Crossing Safety</strong>: To highlight crossing safety, CTDOT and Operation Lifesaver will distribute safety information to school bus drivers in New Haven and Stamford.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>Thursday, September 21, Commuter Safety:</strong> To remind riders of safety around railroad tracks, CTDOT and Operation Lifesaver will speak with commuters at New Haven Union Station, Bridgeport Station, and Stamford Transportation Center throughout the day.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:12pt;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>Friday, September 22, First Responders:</strong> To increase public safety, CTDOT and Operation Lifesaver will work with the Ansonia, Bridgeport, New Haven and Plainville Fire Departments on training and safety guidelines.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>CTDOT and Operation Lifesaver encourage all people to practice railroad safety during Rail Safety Week 2023 and every day of the year. 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CTDOT Highlights Important Role Roundabouts Play in Improving Safety and Reducing Carbon Emissions </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on September 17 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is celebrating National Roundabouts Week September 18-22, 2023, highlighting the critical role </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sphrtl-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>roundabouts</span></a><span> play in improving safety and reducing carbon emissions. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>According to national data, converting a signalized intersection to a roundabout results in a 78% reduction in severe crashes and a 48% reduction in overall crashes<strong>. Connecticut has seen even more positive results, as a study of five roundabouts found an 81% reduction in severe crashes and a 49% reduction in total crashes.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>CTDOT has constructed 16 roundabouts in Connecticut and has 14 more planned for state roadways in the future. </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sphrtl-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Click here</span></a><span> for a list of active and upcoming CTDOT roundabout projects in the state.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>"I'm a strong advocate of roundabouts because they are proven to improve safety for all roadway users and reduce vehicle emissions polluting our air," </span><strong><span style="color:black;" >said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Laoise King.</span></strong><span> "By converting intersections to roundabouts, motorist, bicyclist, and pedestrian safety is improved, and traffic congestion is reduced. We'll continue building roundabouts where appropriate to ensure people reach their destination safely and efficiently every trip."</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>A roundabout is a one-way, circular intersection where traffic flows counterclockwise. Unlike rotaries and traffic circles, roundabouts operate at lower speeds, making them safer and simpler. By eliminating left turns at intersections, roundabouts remove the potential for head-on or broadside crashes. By eliminating stop signs or signalized intersections, traffic can flow more freely, reducing congestion and carbon emissions. Modern roundabouts also improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, as crossing distances are typically shorter, traffic is moving slower and in only one direction.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>The </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sphrtl-tydlydjytr-c/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>CTDOT Roundabout Committee </span></a><span>comprises experienced engineers who assist with the planning, designing, and constructing of roundabouts around the state and serve as a resource for Connecticut towns and cities. 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style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-spmjt-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT Announces Free Rides on all CTrail Hartford Line Trains for Uniformed First Responders and Members of the Military Friday and Saturday" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT Announces Free Rides on all CTrail Hartford Line Trains for Uniformed First Responders and Members of the Military Friday and Saturday </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on September 14 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >In honor of fallen </span>Hartford Police Detective Robert "Bobby" Garten, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced today that all uniformed first responders, members of the military, and their families may ride </span><span style="color:#0a0a0a;border-bottom-color:transparent;" >CT</span><em><span><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >r</span><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >ail</span></span></em><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > Hartford Line</span> (HL) trains free of charge on Friday, September 15 to attend Detective Garten's wake at Dunkin' Park, and on Saturday, September 16 to attend his celebration of life services at the XL Center.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The </span>calling hours for the wake at Dunkin' Park will be from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, September 15, and the celebration of life services at the XL Center will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 16. The return trip will also be free on all </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > HL trains.</span> Free parking will be available at the Berlin, Meriden, and Wallingford Stations on Friday and Saturday.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Those who are not in uniform will be required to show identification to the conductor onboard the train.</span><span> </span></strong></span><span>Please note the free tickets are for </span></span><span><span class="spellingerror"><em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CTrail</span></em></span><span class="normaltextrun"><em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></em></span><span>Hartford Line trains only, and purchased tickets will be required to board Amtrak Hartford Line trains.</span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >"</span>Our law enforcement community does invaluable, critical work to support every one of our communities 24 hours a day. After this unspeakable tragedy, this is just one small thing we can do to help first responders and members of the military honor the life of Detective Garten," said </span><strong><span>Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer. </span></strong><span>"We hope that by offering this service, more family, friends, and supporters will be able to attend these services while reducing potential traffic congestion in and around Hartford."</span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Passengers can find the latest Hartford Line schedule</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></span><span><a 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src="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-o-spmjt-tydlydjytr/o.gif" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="visibility:hidden !important;display:block !important;height:1px !important;width:1px !important;border-width:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;margin-bottom:0 !important;margin-right:0 !important;margin-left:0 !important;padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important;padding-right:0 !important;padding-left:0 !important;line-height:100%;outline-style:none;text-decoration:none;" />Ed Stannardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247391044392054889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294385006976750294.post-28778684984497830482023-08-31T10:02:00.001-07:002023-08-31T10:02:07.865-07:00CTtransit and CTfastrak 31-Day Bus Passes Available for Purchase on Smartphones<div style="mso-hide:all;position:fixed;height:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;font-size:0;">Expanded Token Transit program includes 31-day passes beginning Friday, September 1, 2023 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 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</tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" height="30" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr id="simplerss-content-row" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table class="w580" width="580" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="article-title with-meta" style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTtransit and CTfastrak 31-Day Bus Passes Available for Purchase on Smartphones" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTtransit and CTfastrak 31-Day Bus Passes Available for Purchase on Smartphones </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on August 31 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced that CT<em>transit</em> and CT<em>fastrak</em> customers can purchase their 31-day pass on their smartphones beginning Friday, September 1, 2023, through Token Transit.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>On April 1 of this year, </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>a pilot program was launched</span></a><span> in partnership with Token Transit to allow customers to purchase two-hour Adult, Senior/Disabled, and Youth bus passes for all local CT<em>transit</em> and CT<em>fastrak</em> buses on their smartphones. Customers routinely requested additional fare and payment options while CTDOT was developing its first </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Customer Experience Action Plan</span></a><span>.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>"Due to the success of the pilot program over the last several months and feedback from our customers asking for more fare options through their smartphones, we're excited to include 31-day passes for purchase through Token Transit," said <strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer</strong>. "The ability to purchase bus fares through Token Transit improves the customer experience by giving our customers more freedom in paying for their fares and improving boarding times at stops."</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>To use </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-c/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Token Transit</span></a><span>, customers can download the Token Transit mobile app or use Transit App, Moovit, Agile Mile, or Google Maps, which are all integrated with Token Transit.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>Here's how it works:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>As buses approach, customers who purchased passes via Token Transit will be able to open their app and tap on the pass to activate it.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>The applicable period (two hours or 31 days) for which the ticket is available begins once the pass is activated.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Once on the bus, customers should follow the instructions in the app to validate the ticket and show the bus operator.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >All CT<em>fastrak</em> and CT<em>transit</em> local buses will accept Token Transit, including the Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford Divisions, as well as CT<em>transit</em> in Bristol, Meriden, New Britain, Wallingford, and Waterbury.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><strong><span>CT<em>transit</em> Express buses are not currently included as part of this pilot program.</span></strong><span> Any customer who uses Token Transit on a CT<em>transit</em> local bus and transfers to a CT<em>transit</em> Express bus will need to pay the difference in fares with cash at the farebox of the express bus.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>Here's what passengers need to know when using </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-q/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Token Transit</span></a><span>:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Passengers will need a mobile device with an internet connection to purchase and activate passes. The mobile ticketing technology works for iOS and Android devices.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Purchased passes can be used immediately or stored for future rides. Fares purchased on Token Transit never expire.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Passes can also be sent to any phone number, allowing customers to deliver bus passes to family and friends instantly.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>If passengers need to transfer to another bus operated by another participating Connecticut transit agency, they can request a paper transfer upon boarding the initial CT<em>transit </em>or CT<em>fastrak</em> bus. For a list of the transit agencies that accept transfers from CT<em>transit </em>and CT<em>fastrak</em>, please visit </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-a/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;" ><span>CTtransit.com/fares/transfers</span></a><span>.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span>Several security features are used to prevent fraud, including moving imagery to prevent screenshots and a current time ticker to prevent screen recordings.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>The Go CT card will continue to be available to CT<em>transit</em> and CT<em>fastrak</em> customers and will use a system called Fare Capping to calculate their fares and pay the lowest possible price with no guesswork for the user.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-f/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>Token Transit</span></a><span> partners with 143 other United States and Canada transit agencies.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12pt;" ><span>For more information, help planning a trip, and a list of routes, visit </span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-z/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span>CTtransit.com</span></a><span>.</span></p> <br style="line-height:100%;" /> <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhiua-tydlydjytr-v/" title="CTtransit and CTfastrak 31-Day Bus Passes Available for Purchase on Smartphones" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><button style="background-color:#0071bb;color:#ffffff;border-radius:3px;border-style:none;padding-top:0.85em;padding-bottom:0.85em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em;font-weight:bold;" >Read on CT.gov</button></a> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" height="10" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <td class="w640" width="640" height="15" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table id="footer" class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" bgcolor="#0071bb " style="background-color:#054266;color:#ffffff;" > <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="footer-content-left" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;-ms-text-size-adjust:none;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" > <a style="color:white!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-weight:normal!important;" > <font color="#ffffff"> Connecticut Department of Transportation<br style="line-height:100%;" /> 2800 Berlin Turnpike<br style="line-height:100%;" /> P.O. 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</tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" height="30" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr id="simplerss-content-row" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table class="w580" width="580" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="article-title with-meta" style="font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#0a0a0a;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhltkd-tydlydjytr-k/" title="Shore Line East Schedule Changes Effective September 5, 2023" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > Shore Line East Schedule Changes Effective September 5, 2023 </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on August 30 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW52838615 BCX0" style="background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;" > <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting riders</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >of the upcoming Shore Line East (SLE) </span>construction schedule that will take effect on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The construction schedule is needed for the Amtrak Fitter Interlocking Project, which when completed will improve Amtrak's ability to do maintenance on the tracks with less impact on service. This trackwork is anticipated to be completed before the end of December 2023.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >This schedule change impacts </span>the weekday and weekend schedules. Please note that some train departure times have been changed to accommodate this project. On the weekdays, fourteen trains will operate between New Haven Union Station and New London Station, and two trains will operate between New Haven Union Station and Old </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Saybrook</span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > Statio</span>n. On the weekends, fourteen trains will operate between New Haven Union Station and New London Station. Additionally, more trains are stopping at Madison Station. </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >"We understand any schedule change can impact our Shore Line East riders. Therefore, we requested that Amtrak expand the number of cross-honor trains through this project to ensure we are meeting the needs of our riders. Thanks to Amtrak's partnership, customers can ride certain Amtrak trains with their normal Shore Line East ticket," </span><strong><span>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer</span></strong><span>. "This project i</span><span class="normaltextrun">mproves reliability and increases rail operation flexibility. We appreciate the patience of SLE riders as this important project gets underway."</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Amtrak's </span>cross-honoring system allows SLE multi-ride ticket holders to ride a select number of Amtrak trains by utilizing Amtrak's Ride Reserve program, which can be found </span><span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhltkd-tydlydjytr-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0563c1;" >here</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >.</span></strong></span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><strong><span>Passengers must reserve a seat in advance through Amtrak's mobile app or the </span></strong></span><span><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhltkd-tydlydjytr-m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0563c1;" >Amtrak website</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >.</span></strong></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > Multi-ride ticket types include SLE Mont</span>hly Ticket, SLE Monthly Plus Bus Ticket, Metro-North Railroad (MNR)/SLE Monthly UniRail Ticket, MNR/SLE Weekly UniRail Ticket, and SLE Ten-Trip Ticket.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >The temporary</span> expanded Amtrak cross-honor program will include the following trains:</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Westbound:</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >95 </span>departs New London Station at 7:40 a.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >93 </span>departs New London Station at 11:00 a.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >173 </span>departs New London Station at 12:43 p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >137 </span>departs New London Station at 3:33 p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >177 </span>departs New London Station at 7:16 p.m.</span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Eastbound:</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >172</span> departs New Haven Union Station at 12:51 p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >86 departs New Haven Union Station at 2:10 p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >176</span> departs New Haven Union Station at 5:15 p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >94 departs New Haven Union Station at 7:27 p.m.</span></li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >178</span> departs New Haven Union Station at 9:42 p.m.</span></li> </ul> <p class="paragraph" 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>here</span></strong></span></a></span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:black;" > </span><span>and are encouraged to visit </span></span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhltkd-tydlydjytr-q/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0771bb;" >ShoreLineEast.com</span></strong></span></a></span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >for the latest service information. Riders can sign up for alerts sent directly to their phone or email at</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></span><span style="color:black;" ><a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhltkd-tydlydjytr-a/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><span class="normaltextrun"><strong><span style="color:#0771bb;" >shorelineeast.com/service-alerts</span></strong></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >.</span><span class="eop" style="color:#0a0a0a;" ></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="background-color:#fefefe;background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat;background-position:top left;background-attachment:scroll;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;" ><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >SLE passengers are encouraged to pre-purchase their rail tickets before boarding.</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span>rail</span></em><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >passengers may purchase their rail tickets using the</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span>rail</span></em></span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" >eTix</span> mobile ticketing app at</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >CT</span><em><span style="border-bottom-color:transparent;" >rail</span></em><span class="normaltextrun"><em><span style="color:#0a0a0a;" > </span></em></span></span><span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >ticket vending machines in New Haven or Amtrak ticket windows in New Haven, Old </span><span class="spellingerror" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >Saybrook</span><span class="normaltextrun" style="color:#0a0a0a;" >, and New London (credit and debit cards only).</span></span></p> </div> <br style="line-height:100%;" /> <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-slhltkd-tydlydjytr-f/" title="Shore Line East Schedule Changes Effective September 5, 2023" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><button style="background-color:#0071bb;color:#ffffff;border-radius:3px;border-style:none;padding-top:0.85em;padding-bottom:0.85em;padding-right:1em;padding-left:1em;font-weight:bold;" >Read on CT.gov</button></a> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w580" width="580" height="10" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <td class="w640" width="640" height="15" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w640" width="640" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <table id="footer" class="w640" width="640" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" bgcolor="#0071bb " style="background-color:#054266;color:#ffffff;" > <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w580" width="580" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="w30" width="30" height="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="30" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td class="580" width="580" style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <p align="left" class="footer-content-left" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;-ms-text-size-adjust:none;font-size:12px;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;" > <a style="color:white!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-weight:normal!important;" > <font color="#ffffff"> Connecticut Department of Transportation<br style="line-height:100%;" /> 2800 Berlin Turnpike<br style="line-height:100%;" /> P.O. 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href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sltdudd-tydlydjytr-k/" title="CTDOT Announces New Complete Streets Design Criteria to Improve Roadway Safety and Enhance Mobility" style="color:#0a0a0a;text-decoration:none;" > CTDOT Announces New Complete Streets Design Criteria to Improve Roadway Safety and Enhance Mobility </a> </p> <p align="left" class="article-meta" style="font-size:13px;line-height:20px;color:#999999;font-weight:bold;margin-top:0;" > Posted on August 24 , 2023 </p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" > </td> </tr> <tr style="border-collapse:collapse;" > <td class="w30" width="15" height="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> <td style="border-collapse:collapse;" ></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="left" class="article-content" style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif;" > <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has implemented new Complete Streets design criteria to be incorporated into all projects. The Complete Streets <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail20.com/t/j-l-sltdudd-tydlydjytr-x/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" >design criteria</a> is an expansion of CTDOT's Complete Street Policy, ensuring that every project includes a focus on pedestrian and bicyclist facilities and public transportation operations to create stronger intermodal transportation networks and improve safety. </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >Complete Streets Policies are aimed at creating roadways that work for everyone. By ensuring the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit customers of all ages and abilities, safety is improved, and a stronger transportation network is created. </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >"While this change may sound technical, it is a big deal for improving the safety of our transportation network. I am incredibly proud of our Bureaus of Engineering and Construction and Policy and Planning for tackling the challenge I posed to them and developing these new Complete Streets design criteria for all of our future projects," said <strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto</strong>. "We are doing everything we can break down barriers to transportation and make Connecticut roadways more accessible for everyone."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><span>"Utilizing Complete Streets design criteria is just one of the many ways we're working to make Connecticut safer for all roadway users," said <strong>Connecticut Department of Transportation Chief Engineer and Bureau Chief of Engineering and Construction Scott Hill</strong>. "This change will solidify and ensure that pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist safety is incorporated into the billions of dollars worth of projects we have planned in our Capital Program."</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >2022 was the deadliest year on Connecticut roadways in decades, with more than 360 fatalities, including more than 70 pedestrian deaths. The new CTDOT Complete Streets Design criteria focuses on three areas to improve safety and mobility:</p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>Pedestrian facilities</strong> – includes sidewalks, shared use paths, or side paths on both sides of the roadway. </li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>Bicycle facilities</strong> – includes paved outside shoulders, bike lanes, separated bike paths, or shared use paths on both sides of the roadway.</li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong>Transit provisions</strong> – includes crosswalks, shelters, benches, and other ways to make existing or proposed transit stops more accessible. </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >If any CTDOT project does not meet these three criteria, a formal design exemption and approval is required by the CTDOT Chief Engineer. 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Now that the project is completed, an existing speed restriction in the Stamford area has been eliminated, allowing trains to travel 20 miles per hour faster through this section. </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >In advance of train service resuming, test trains will be operating along the New Canaan Branch Line between Stamford and New Canaan in both directions to test and inspect the railroad crossings and tracks.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >"We appreciate the public remaining patient as this important work took place over the summer months. These infrastructure improvements allow for improved and more reliable service on the New Canaan Branch Line into the future," <strong>said Connecticut Department of Transportation Public Transportation Bureau Chief Ben Limmer</strong>. "We remind the public to use caution around the tracks as trains will resume operation shortly. We look forward to welcoming customers back on September 2 as we head into a busy fall season."</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >The public is reminded to use caution at all railroad crossings. CTDOT offers the following reminders and safety tips:</p> <ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:18px;margin-left:19px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;" > <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong><em>Red Flashing Lights and Gates mean "Road Closed"</em></strong><em>.</em>It is unsafe – and illegal – for pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicle operators to bypass flashing railroad warning lights or lowered gates. A person violating a crossing as a pedestrian or motorist can be held liable for injuries to train passengers/railroad employees or damages to railroad property resulting from a train making an emergency stop to avoid a collision.</li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong><em>Emergency Notification System (ENS).</em></strong> Each railroad crossing has a blue sign posted with a phone number and Crossing Identification Number to use in the event of a crossing emergency such as a car stuck on the tracks or malfunctioning warning devices. If your car gets stuck on the tracks – get out, get away, and phone the ENS number immediately.</li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong><em>Railroad Property is Private Property.</em></strong> Using the tracks for walking, cycling, or vehicles is unsafe and against the law. </li> <li style="font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#0a0a0a;" ><strong><em>Keep Pets Leashed.</em></strong> For their own safety and that of their handlers, pets should always be under control whenever near railroad tracks or crossings.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >Customers are reminded the complete train schedule can be accessed at <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sltgjk-tydlydjytr-x/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><strong>https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad</strong></a>. </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >All rail customers are encouraged to pre-purchase their rail tickets before boarding. Customers may use the MTA eTix app or ticket vending machines conveniently located at most New Haven Line stations. For information on how to use the MTA eTix app, visit <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sltgjk-tydlydjytr-m/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><strong>https://new.mta.info/traintime</strong></a>.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>For real-time service updates and information, customers can use the following options: </strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>MYmta app </strong>– Customers who use the comprehensive <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sltgjk-tydlydjytr-c/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><strong>MYmta smartphone app</strong></a> will see real-time travel information for all MTA services in one place. </p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" ><strong>new.mta.info </strong>– The "Service Status" box at <a href="https://departmentoftransportation.cmail19.com/t/j-l-sltgjk-tydlydjytr-q/" style="color:#0071bb;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;" ><strong>new.mta.info</strong></a> is always the definitive source for the latest status for each line.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;" >For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. 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