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.

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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.