On December 6, 2011, CTLCV hosted its 12th Annual Environmental Summit in downtown Hartford, with over 200 people in attendance. The overarching message that our state can still have environmental excellence in a time of economic constraint was reinforced throughout the day. We have long understood that there is no "either/or" choice between the economy and the environment, and that public, private and non-profit interests are all stakeholders.
The Summit included a panel on "Transportation, The Environment and The Economy" with Peter Malkin, President of Malkin Holdings, LLC, Sue Merrow, Chair of 1000 Friends of CT, DOT Commissioner Jim Redeker and DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith, moderated by Joe McGee, Business Council of Fairfield County. Thought provoking discussion delved into a range of relevant issues such as transit oriented development and bike/pedestrian initiatives. Hartford Courant columnist, Rick Green highlighted this panel in his article the next day. Copy and paste this link to read it: http://www.courant.com/mobile/hc-green-environmental-summit-1207-20111206,0,678327.column
As the 2012 legislative session looms closer, we have the best opportunity in years to keep issues moving forward in a positive direction for all! If you missed the event, you can watch it on CT-N! If the video below doesn't work, copy and paste this link into your browser: http://ct-n.com/ondemand.asp?ID=7248
Bipartisan advocates for smart, sustainable environmental policies in Connecticut
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Connections: Connecticut Wins $15 Million in Federal Transportation Funding
Connecticut won $15.7 million in grants for transportation from the Federal Highway Administration. On August 17, US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a new round of federal grants for state transportation projects. Compared to some of our neighbors, Connecticut fared pretty well this time. Massachusetts received $6.1 million, Rhode Island received $1.6 million, Vermont received $4.2 million, New York received $16.2 million and New Jersey received $4.5 million.
Two of the projects that will be funded through these grants are for tolling studies-a $1.1 million grant to study congestion pricing for I-95 corridor from New Haven to NY and a $644,000 grant to study "pricing strategies" (i.e., tolls) for I-84 in Hartford related to the rebuilding of the I-84 viaduct.
It was very encouraging to also see a $1.3 million grant awarded to New Britain to implement a complete street strategy for the downtown area. With the New Britain-Hartford Busway project moving forward this kind of funding is very timely. Ensuring safe and accessible streets for pedestrians and bikers in the downtown area that connect with the stations for the new bus rapid transit system, will further enhance the community for developers, businesses, residents, and visitors.
To view the press release and complete list of projects, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pressroom/fhwa1137/fhwa1137ct.htm
Kudos to ConnDOT for applying for and receiving these grants!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Connections: Putnam Bridge Renovation Offers Great Chance for Walking, Running & Biking Across River
The Putnam Bridge connecting Glastonbury and Wethersfield over the Connecticut River is up for a major renovation providing a golden opportunity to finally add bike lanes and a walkway to this 52- year-old bridge. ConnDOT is planning a $33 million rehabilitation project to fix safety and structural deficiencies with construction starting in 2012 and completed in 2013. The estimated construction cost of this bridge project is $33 million with 80% coming from federal funding and 20% from state funding.
Historically, there has not been any pedestrian or bike access over the Putnam Bridge but ConnDOT staff, town officials, and bike/pedestrian advocates now are working together to develop a plan for linking the two sides of the Connecticut River for people who want to walk or bike between the two communities. It would allow people to ride from Somerset Square in Glastonbury to Old Wethersfield town center. The Putnam Bridge is also a critical piece of a larger bike route for people who want to commute to Hartford by bike.
The town councils in Glastonbury and Wethersfield have unanimously approved resolutions supporting the idea, and support has come from the Capitol Region Council of Governments, Bike Walk CT, Glastonbury Bikeways and Goodwin College in East Hartford.
At recent public meetings, ConnDOT stated that there is limited space and no funds yet allocated for bike/pedestrian access on the Putnam Bridge. ConnDOT has determined that the rehabilitated bridge can support a six foot wide sidewalk on just one side of the bridge at a construction cost of $5-$10 million. ConnDOT has informed the towns and public that this amount does not include funding for construction of the town-side approaches to the bridge sidewalk, an undertaking that ConnDOT states is the responsibility of the towns, not the state. That's troubling to hear when we have a Governor who stresses bike/pedestrian initiatives as a priority for Connecticut's transportation infrastructure and a state legislature that passed the Complete Streets law in 2009 that requires 1% of all new transportation projects to be dedicated to bike/ped improvements.
Take action and tell the decision makers how you feel. Their email addresses are:
- Scott A. Hill, DOT's manager of bridges and facilities: scott.hill@ct.gov
- State Rep. Jason Rojas: jason.rojas@cga.ct.gov
- State Rep. Russ Morin: russell.morin@cga.ct.gov
- State Rep. Prasad Srinivasan: prasad.srinivasan@housegop.ct.gov
- State Sen. Paul Doyle: paul.doyle@cga.ct.gov
- State Sen. Steve Cassano: steve.cassano@cga.ct.gov
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.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
New Britain-Hartford Busway Public Info Session: Thurs., Aug. 11 @ 6:30 pm
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting to discuss the New Britain-Hartford Busway, a 9.4-mile bus rapid transit service that will improve mobility in the I-84 corridor west of Hartford. Come learn more about the project, view a brief presentation, and talk with the Busway project team.
Thursday August 11, 2011 | 6:30 p.m.
DiLoreto Multimedia Room, Frank DiLoreto Hall
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06050
Public parking available at nearby Manafort Drive Hall on Manafort Drive. <Interactive Campus Map>
This facility is ADA accessible. Individuals requesting language assistance or accommodations due to a disability may contact the busway communications office at (860) 594-3061; or (860) 594-3090 (TTY). For consideration your request should be submitted 7 days prior to the event. The department will make every reasonable effort to provide assistance when possible.
Monday, July 11, 2011
CT DEEP Seeks Homeowner Feedback on Unwanted Paint
CTLCV supported Senate Bill 828 this year to start a new paint reclamation program in Connecticut. The bill, which was championed by Representative Patricia Widlitz, was passed by both houses of the General Assembly, signed by the Governor on June 3, 2011, and is now codified as Public Act 11-24.
In beginning to implement the new act, the newly renamed Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is conducting a survey on how much unwanted paint Connecticut homeowners have.
This very short survey is accessed on-line http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JY9282P
Please share this link or post it on your own website to help DEEP gather responses.
For more info about Product Stewardship: Managing Unwanted Paint, visit http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2708&q=449248&nav_GID=1763.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Should Connecticut Complete Route 11? (Continued)
With the recent announcement by Governor Malloy, US Representative Joe Courtney and ConnDOT on the decision to fund a $5 million feasibility study to complete Route 11 in southeastern Connecticut, the CTLCV Education Fund has asked both sides of the issue to weigh in. This project has been studied for decades and the environmental and economic impacts are significant.
We previously posted positions on both sides of the debate click here: Route 11 Debate.
Now you can read the rebuttals: Rebuttal to opposition’s points by those supporting the Route 11 Extension, by David Bingham, MD and Rebuttal to supporter’s points by those opposing the Route 11 Extension, by Ryan Lynch.
For questions, contact Kirsten Griebel at kirsten.griebel@ctlcv.org or 860.236.5442.
http://www.conservationeducation.org/uploads/6/2/0/1/6201942/rte_11_debate_june_3_update.pdf
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Want to Learn More about Electric Vehicles?
Yesterday we attended a forum on "Connecticut's Global Warming Solutions Act: Energy, Economy and Policy Choices" where we learned a little more about electric vehicles. Check out this short video from Northeast Utilities:
For more information, visit 
One More Time - Tell Governor Malloy You Oppose the Haddam Land Swap
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Environmental Legislation: LAST DAY
By Lori Brown, lori.brown@ctlcv.org
As of June 7, 2011
The following pro- and anti- environment bills are still in play. You may be asked to vote on these bills before the end of session and CTLCV would like to be sure you are considering the future protection of our state’s natural resources when deciding your position. In shorthand:
LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT
SB 205 – support the return of mercury thermostats
SB 210 – support elimination of the toxin BPA in paper receipts
HB 6157 – support state forestry programs
HB 6263 – support transition for the Ten Mill program for land conservation
HB 6557 – support recreational use of municipal lands
LEGISLATION TO OPPOSE
SB 1196 - oppose Sec. 10, which contains the Haddam Land swap as part of annual land transfer bill
HB 6400 – oppose present language on stormwater permitting; However, LCO 8234 is acceptable alternative
BUDGET/BONDING
CEQ (Council on Environmental Quality) - support CEQ in DEEP for administrative purposes only, with independence of reporting, and current funding levels.
Clean Water Fund – support Governor’s and Finance Committee’s recommendations for the state’s revolving Clean Water Fund
Community Investment Act – maintain dedicated funds
Transportation – support the proposed level of funding for transportation with fuel tax revenue dedicated to the Special Transportation Fund, and a focus on maintenance and repair (“Fix it First”), and public transportation.
Please contact the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) if you would like background information on these issues.
Lori Brown, Executive Director
Connecticut League of Conservation Voters
553 Farmington Avenue, Suite 201
Hartford, CT 06105
860.236.5442
lori.brown@ctlcv.org
HADDAM LAND SWAP: TAKE IT OUT OF THE CONVEYANCE ACT
HADDAM LAND SWAP: TAKE IT OUT OF THE CONVEYANCE ACT The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters opposes Section 10 of Bill 1196 as a violation of the commitment the state made to the public and the seller to protect this open space in perpetuity. SECTION 10 OF THE BILL HANDS OVER TO A PRIVATE DEVELOPER LAND ACQUIRED BY THE STATE FOR $1.3 MILLION. The land to be taken from the public is 17 acres overlooking Eagle Landing State Park and the Connecticut River in Haddam. Price: $1.3 million, 2003. The land to be given to the public instead is 87 acres adjacent to Cockaponset state park, logged, and burdened by an easement to a water bottling company. Price: $450,000, 2009. The land to be taken from the public was purchased for conservation by the Recreation and Natural Heritage Trust Fund. It is part of a Wildlife Management Area. The only condition the developer might have to meet is to allow the public on to a portion of the land, such as a parking lot or a path across the lot. The developer could flip the land. No development is required. THE SWAP HAS NOT BEEN FULLY VETTED BY THE DEP OR THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE RECREATION AND NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST OR ANYONE IN GOVERNMENT Is it in the interest of the state to promote development on the river in Haddam? Maybe. Is it in the interest of the state to override its policies and principles by an unexamined handover of public property into private hands. NO. THE PROCESS IS HORRIBLE AND LOOKS HORRIBLE. Others who either oppose or are calling for a more thorough review are:: | |
| 1. Audubon Connecticut 2. Beacon Falls Conservation Commission 3. Beacon Falls Land Use Committee 4. Citizens Campaign for the Environment 5. Colchester Land Trust 6. Connecticut Audubon Society 7. Connecticut Association of Inland Wetland and Conservation Commissions 8. Connecticut Botanical Society 9. Connecticut Fund for the Environment 10. Connecticut Land Conservation Council 11. Connecticut League of Conservation Voters 12. Connecticut River Gateway Commission 13. Connecticut River Watershed Council 14. Conserving Tolland 15. Cornwall Land Trust 16. Deep River Land Trust 17. Earth Charter Community of the Lower Valley, Inc. 18. East Haddam Board of Selectmen 19. East Haddam Democratic Committee 20. East Haddam Economic Development Commission 21. East Haddam Land Trust, Inc. 22. Essex Land Trust 23. Friends of Connecticut State Parks 24. Great Meadows Conservation Trust 25. Housatonic Valley Association 26. Lyme Democratic Committee 27. Middletown Conservation Commission 28. Middlefield Board of Selectmen 29. Naugatuck River Revival Group 30. Old Saybrook Land Trust 31. Rivers Alliance of Connecticut 32. Sierra Club - Connecticut 33. The Jonah Center 34. Tidewater Institute 35. Westfield Residents Association |
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Should Connecticut Complete Route 11?
CONNECTIONS: Linking Transportation and the Environment in Connecticut: May 31, 2011 Edition
With a bill pending approval by the House and Senate to install tolls to pay for the completion of Route 11 in Southeastern Connecticut and the recent announcement by Governor Malloy, US Representative Joe Courtney and ConnDOT on funding a $5 million feasibility study for Route 11, the CTLCV Education Fund has asked both sides of the issue to weigh in.
This project has been studied for decades and the environmental and economic impacts are huge.
To read both sides of the debate click here: Route 11 Debate.
For questions, contact Kirsten Griebel at kirsten.griebel@ctlcv.org or 860.236.5442.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
CONNECTIONS: Linking Transportation and the Environment in Connecticut: May 9, 2011 Edition
– By Kirsten Griebel
At the LOB
- Last week the Senate referred Bill 720, the Vulnerable User bill, to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. They now have to act on it within seven days (by May 12th) in order to keep it alive. CTLCV, along with a number of other organizations, has been supporting this bill as it improves safety and encourages pedestrian/bike friendly streets, a tenet of smart growth. It is currently on the CTLCV legislation watchlist.
This bill successfully cleared both the Transportation and Judiciary Committees with the Judiciary Committee voting 41 to 4 in favor. As a positive for this bill, the fiscal analysis states a potential $75,000 in revenue gain (from new fines), so this is a win – win; a win for the economy and the environment. Representative Pat Widlitz, a CTLCV environmental champion, is Co-Chair of the Finance Committee and it is our hope she will throw her support behind this bill this week.
- Governor Malloy and the Bond Commission released $89 million to fund the New Britain-Hartford Busway on April 29th. This completes the state’s 20% matching funding commitment to the project. Despite the potential for some very drastic federal transportation budget cuts, the New Starts funding for the NB-H Busway is still intact. CTLCV joined a broad and diverse group of supporters to thank the Governor for his vision and leadership on this investment in the first new major public transportation project in CT in decades.
- Connecticut’s Complete Streets policy was recently recognized by the National Complete Streets Coalition as one of the top fifteen best Complete Streets policies in the country. The bill, Public Act 09-154, was authored and championed in the state legislature by former State Representative Tom Kehoe. Complete Streets and the new Vulnerable User bill make for more liveable cities and towns by making our roads safer for people who are walking or on bikes or other non-motorized transportation. Safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists is critical to changing Nutmeggers’ mindset of auto dependency and to get out of their cars and try walking or biking as alternatives. A big part of this is a campaign to educate people about sharing the road and understanding that roads are for all users not just for cars.
- It looks like the current state budget will put an end to the state subsidy of Dial-A-Ride leaving it up to the municipalities to fund the program. The budget also decreases municipal matching grants for transit by about $1 million or about 25% of forecasted expenditures. Otherwise the bus operations budget for the state maintains its current level of funding. Karen Burnaska, Transit for Connecticut, considers this pretty good news given the major budget deficit facing the state. Maintaining the state’s investment in public transportation is critical for the health of Connecticut’s environment.
- Congratulations to the Michigan League of Conservation Voters on their recent success in getting out the vote to approve a bus system expansion in the Grand Rapids region that also includes the first Bus Rapid Transit system in Michigan. The ballot referendum to approve a property tax increase for expanding the region’s bus service passed by only 136 votes out of 34,432 cast!
Similar to the New Britain – Hartford Busway, the Michigan Bus Rapid Transit will have a dedicated bus-only lane for about eight miles and may cut travel times in half. It is part of a larger comprehensive transit strategy that reinforces the need for regions to plan and build multi-modal transportation systems.
As Ryan Werder, Political Director for Michigan LCV, said “It was an effort that tied us closely with business leaders, non-traditional allies, the mayors of every community involved. With the margin as close as it was, it was the ground game and GOTV work that made the win possible. We are now using this as an opportunity to highlight both the importance of politics in the process of advancing Michigan's environment as well as promoting the common agenda process that identified public transit as a priority.”
$30 Million > 0
It’s all over the Connecticut news, but in case you missed it, the federal government reallocated Florida’s spurned $2.4 Billion (yes, with a B) in high-speed rail funding yesterday.
The good news is that Connecticut got a $30 million piece of it, especially since Congress’ recent budget agreements suggested that the Florida money might not be reallocated at all. But the less good news is that our award was significantly less than what we had strenuously advocated for ($100 million).
According to the Connecticut Mirror,
DOT Secretary Ray LaHood announced his agency had received almost 100 applications for various rail projects around the country, totaling $10 billion. From those, DOT chose 15 states and Amtrak to receive $2.02 billion for 22 high-speed intercity passenger projects. The investment in the Northeast corridor to speed up trains is "unprecedented," DOT said in a news release, and includes a $450 million award to Amtrak to expand capacity and reliability in the region. In all, the Northeast corridor is slated to get $795 million for a range of projects.
And as the New York Times editorial puts it, Florida voters will get some time to think about their governor’s decision to spurn the rail money “as they sit in traffic jams, burning up $4-a-gallon gasoline. In fact, some of them clearly have thought about it because Mr. Scott now has some of the worst approval ratings of a Florida official in the last decade.”
Take your pick of a few of the articles covering the rest of the story:
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Congrats to Tri-State Transportation Campaign on EPA Award
CTLCV congratulates the Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC) on winning a 2011 Environmental Quality Award from the EPA! Read more at Tri-State Accepts 2011 EPA Environmental Quality Award | Mobilizing the Region.
CTLCV began collaborating with TSTC a few years ago on the complete streets legislation for which Connecticut was recently recognized. (See "New Report Names CT "Complete Streets" Law Among Best in Nation.")
CTLCV Director Jessie Stratton Makes DEEP Move
Jessie Stratton, a Director of CTLCV, has been recruited by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Read more at The Connecticut Mirror: Environmental advocate named to help with creation of DEEP | The Connecticut Mirror
Broad Coalition Thanks Malloy for Bus Rapid Transit Bonding
CTLCV joined with a broad coalition of 27 signatories from entities representing everything from CCSU to developers, chambers of commerce, the League of Women Voters, labor and environmental groups, who took note of the Bond Commission’s recent decision to release funding to get the Hartford-New Britain bus rapid transit project. The coalition’s thank you letter to Governor Malloy appears below.
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May 2, 2011
The Honorable Dannel P. Malloy
Governor, State of Connecticut
State Capitol
Hartford, CT 06106
Dear Governor Malloy,
Please accept our thanks and appreciation for your steadfast support and leadership of the New Britain/Hartford Busway project.
We believe that the New Britain/Hartford Busway project represents the future for both Connecticut’s economy and transportation infrastructure. The benefits of investing in the Busway are multifold for the state. The construction of the Busway will generate thousands of construction and associated jobs; millions of dollars to be invested in transit-oriented development projects surrounding the Busway will create new jobs and business opportunities; the Busway will offer congestion-free travel to transit riders and help decrease traffic on the most congested part of I-84; and harmful carbon emissions will be decreased.
We commend you for your leadership and support and thank the Bond Commission for releasing the funds needed for the Busway to proceed. If you have any questions please contact Karen Burnaska, Transit for Connecticut or Lyle Wray, Capitol Region Council of Governments. We look forward to working with you as the Busway becomes a reality.
Sincerely,
Tim O’Brien, State Representative, New Britain and Newington
Pedro E. Segarra, Mayor, City of Hartford
Timothy T. Stewart, Mayor, City of New Britain
Scott McBride, Deputy Mayor, Town of Newington
Lyle Wray, Executive Director, Capitol Region Council of Governments
Gerry Amodio, Executive Director, New Britain Downtown District
Lori Brown, Executive Director, CT League of Conservation Voters
Karen Burnaska, Coordinator, Transit for Connecticut
Tom Colligan, Interim Executive Director, CT Coalition for Environmental Justice
Cheryl Dunson, President, League of Women Voters of CT
Oz Griebel, President, MetroHartford Alliance
David Kooris, Vice President, Regional Plan Association
Avner Krohn, President, Jasko Development
Charles LeChonce, Business Manager, CT Laborers District Council
Ryan Lynch, Connecticut Coordinator, Tri-State Transportation Campaign
Jeffrey Merrow, Business Manager, Laborers Local 611
Jack Miller, President, Central Connecticut State University
William F. Millerick, President, New Britain Chamber of Commerce
Don Strait, Executive Director, CT Fund for the Environment
Mary Tomolonius, Executive Director, CT Assoc for Community Transportation
City of Hartford Neighborhood Revitalization Zones:
Bernadine Silvers and Jackie McKinney, Co-Chairs, Board of Directors, Hartford 2000, Inc.
David Corrigan, Chair, Frog Hollow NRZ
Donna Thompson Daniels, President, Blue Hills NRZ
Lynn Ferrari, President, Hartford’s CSS/CON NRZ
Brandon McGee, Vice President, Northeast NRZ
David Morin, Secretary, Parkville Revitalization Association
Tomas Nenortas, Chair, South Downtown NRZ
Friday, April 29, 2011
Dear Legislators: Please don’t let HB 6400 weaken our water standards.
CEQ Data on Beach Closings, Sewage in Rivers, Scarcity of Lobsters, and Diminishing Numbers of Fish Species, Points Out Need to Strengthen Protections, Not Weaken Them
This week CTLCV issued the following alert to legislators on HB 6400:
Dear Legislator:
HB 6400, AAC LICENSURE OF STORMWATER PROFESSIONALS, creates a category of storm water professionals who will have nearly absolute authority to certify that a storm water management plan meets state and local standards. The bill also restricts the state's ability to consider impacts on species and habitat under a storm water permit, unless the state has invested more than $1 million in the project. In other words, the vast majority of projects would not have to comply with current wildlife law.
CTLCV urges legislators to reject the provisions in the bill that override local land use commissions. Such provisions eliminate the role of municipal officials in storm water management, weaken protections for natural resources, and undermine the credibility of applicants themselves.
CTLCV urges legislators to reject the bill's attempt to interfere with protection of endangered species under the guise of streamlining storm water permitting.
CTLCV is following discussions on the provisions of the bill relating to the state general permit for storm water. We support efficient permitting. DEP and others are considering ideas for changes that could speed the permit process and include verification of performance.
Connecticut's rivers and the Long Island Sound show the need for significant improvement in the way that we manage storm water and other water pollution problems. According to the Council for Environmental Quality Annual Report released on April 21st, Connecticut is losing ground in several important areas of environmental protection:
Please consider the future of CT's water resources and do not allow any weakening of our current protection standards. Thank you.
StreetFilms.org: Cars were then, this is now.
Tom Swarr, Chair of the CTLCV Education Fund, passes along this very cool link to StreetFilms.org, a site that documents livable streets worldwide in short films that show how smart transportation design and policy can result in better places to live, work and play. Their nearly 350 videos have been viewed over 3.5 million times and have inspired action and behavioral change worldwide.
Street Films produced Moving Beyond the Automobile, “a ten part video series that explores solutions to the problem of automobile dependency. It's a visual handbook that will help guide policy makers, advocacy organizations, teachers, students, and others into a world that values pedestrian plazas over parking lots and train tracks over highways. Cars were then, and this is now. Welcome to the future.”
Still wondering about the bus rapid transit project coming to Hartford & New Britain? Check out this 3-minute video:
Moving Beyond the Automobile: Bus Rapid Transit from Streetfilms on Vimeo.
New Report Names CT “Complete Streets” Law Among Best in Nation
After months of research and evaluation, the National Complete Streets Coalition has named Connecticut’s Complete Streets law, enacted in 2010, as one of the best in the country.
Championed by former Representative Tom Kehoe, the complete streets law is an important component of smart growth policy, making roads safe and usable for transportation alternatives to the car. Safe, usable streets make for more livable cities and towns.
The complete streets report, which includes the coalition’s ten elements of an ideal complete streets policy, is available at http://www.completestreets.org/webdocs/resources/cs-policyanalysis.pdf.
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