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Interstate 84

Connecticut DOT Announces Five-Year, $6 Billion Capital Investment Plan

The Nutmeg State will spend 64 percent of its capital investments over the next five years on highway and bridge projects.

February 22, 2022 - TransportationToday

Electric Bus

First: Grant Enables Automated Transit Buses in Connecticut

CTtransit will work with Robotic Research LLC, New Flyer of America, and the Center for Transportation and Environment to be the first public transit provider in the United States to operate full-sized, autonomous buses.

July 1, 2020 - Smart Cities Dive

Connecticut Turnpike

Bill to Toll Connecticut Interstates and Parkways Advances

A bill backed by Gov. Malloy that directs the Department of Transporation to prepare a plan to toll three interstates and two state parkways narrowly passed two legislative committees largely along party lines. It now advances to the full House.

April 12, 2018 - The Connecticut Mirror

Connecticut Gov. Malloy Picks Sides in the Highway Widening Debate

Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy sees potential benefits in economic development and congestion reduction in a pair of highway widening proposals in his state.

October 10, 2015 - WNPR

Standards of Scrutiny for Transit Projects Not Extended for Highway Projects

A case study of media coverage in Connecticut finds a double standard between the CTFastrak and Interstate 84 projects.

October 2, 2015 - Tri-State Transportation Campaign

Early Returns Exceed Expectations for Connecticut's CTfastrak BRT System

The $567 million CTfastrak bus rapid transit system opened for business on March 2, 2015. Since then, the system has provided transit service to a growing number of people.

May 9, 2015 - New Britain Herald

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