Connections: State Budget Impact on Transportation Projects Still Uncertain

With the state labor unions voting to accept the concessions package, Connecticut now has a state budget in place.  It is still unclear how transportation funding will shake out.  Governor Malloy's initial budget, Plan A, left most transportation funding intact.  Unfortunately, it seems likely that public transit riders will see fare hikes and/or service cuts.  This is the time when the state should be working to attract more riders; fare hikes and service cuts takes us in the wrong direction and will put more people back in their cars and add more cars to our already congested highways.

ConnDOT is holding a series of six public hearings around the state over the next week about transit fares and services.  The first public hearing is Monday, August 22, in New Britain.  It is important that the public shows up and speaks out to keep public transit in the forefront of the state's transportation priorities for funding.  For a complete list of the public sessions, visit www.ct.gov/dot/farecomments.

To submit your comments by email on the proposals, visit dot.farecomments@ct.gov.