As End of Session Looms, Lamont Pushes Tolls, Transportation Bill
With only a few weeks left in the General Assembly’s session, Gov. Ned Lamont is pushing state legislators to pass a transportation bill that includes his signature tolling proposal.
Lawmakers Look to Regulate Popular Electric Scooters
Connecticut lawmakers are seeking to regulate electric foot scooters, or e-scooters, which have become popular across the U.S. in many cities and tourist locations, particularly in tech hubs like Boston and San Francisco.
Connecticut Tolls Clear First Legislative Vote of Session
Connecticut lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance legislation that could lead to electronic tolls on some highways, but it remained unclear whether 2019 is the year tolling legislation will finally pass the General Assembly.
Connecticut Residents Oppose Highway Tolls in New Survey, With Key Exception
A new poll from Sacred Heart University shows a majority of Connecticut residents oppose Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan to put tolls on the state’s major highways using electronic tolling.
State Eyes More Electric Vehicle Investments
With more options from auto manufacturers and a boost from state rebates, 2018 saw more than 4,000 new electric vehicle registrations in Connecticut, almost an 80 percent bump over 2017.
Untolled Millions: Out-of-State Drivers Owe MA $26.8M
As Connecticut considers whether to add tolls to its interstate highways, out-of-state drivers in its northern neighbor are taking that state for a ride, to the tune of $26.8 million in unpaid tolls since its electronic system was implemented over two years ago.
Connecticut Joins Coalition to Curb Transportation Emissions
Transportation sources account for the largest portion of the region’s carbon pollution. A group of states is looking at a “cap-and-trade” model to tackle the problem.
Five CT Projects Receive Funding for Transit-Oriented Development
Five projects across Connecticut will receive approximately $8.5 million in funding under the second phase of the 2017 Responsible Growth and Transit Oriented Development Grants.
I-95 Bridge in Connecticut to Reopen after $141M Replacement
Connecticut transportation officials say a new bridge on Interstate 95 between New Haven and West Haven is set to fully open to traffic after a $141 million replacement project.
State Revokes Fare Increases Following Budget Adjustment
Following the signing of the state budget adjustment bill earlier this week, bus and train fare increases and service reductions that had previously been scheduled to take effect on July 1 have been canceled.
Proposed Legislation Would Help Stabilize State Transportation Funding
A vote yesterday by the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee supports legislation that will help stabilize the state’s transportation funding in the long-term.
Meriden Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
The owner of a Meriden transportation broker firm admitted to defrauding four manufacturing companies.
Connecticut Lawmakers to Review Highway Tolling Proposals
The leading proponent in the Connecticut General Assembly for installing tolls on Connecticut highways predicted Tuesday that lawmakers may pass legislation this year that begins the process of creating an electronic system.
Malloy Postpones Transportation Projects
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Wednesday he is putting off $4.3 billion in transportation projects until state lawmakers approve more money for them.
State Receives $15M In Transit-Oriented Funding
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced that 11 projects in towns and cities across Connecticut will receive $15 million in funding under a competitive grant program that supports transit-oriented development and responsible growth in the state.
State Receives $20M Federal Grant Aimed At Reducing Pollution
Ten Connecticut municipalities and three transit districts will share a $20 million federal grant for transportation projects designed to improve the flow of traffic, improve air quality and reduce energy use, the governor’s office announced today. The grant was...
Tolling, Higher Taxes Among Transportation Funding Options
Congestion tolling, a higher sales tax and increasing the state gas tax to the 1990s rate of 39 cents per gallon are among the ideas being recommended to help fund Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s proposed $100 billion transportation overhaul. The report...Report: Connecticut Motorists Losing $5.1B Annually
A national transportation research group released a report Tuesday that found Connecticut motorists are losing $5.1 billion annually due to congestion-related delays, higher vehicle operating costs and traffic crashes. The annual report determined 33 percent of major...Malloy’s Transportation Funding Panel Needs More Time The Associated Press
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he’s fine with giving a committee more time to come up with ways to finance his proposed 30-year, $100 billion transportation overhaul. The group created by Democratic governor was originally tasked with recommending funding...
