[JayCT]

The latest word in public transportation is Microtransit. Jim Cameron explains. Jay

https://ctmirror.org/2023/11/19/ct-microtransit-vans/

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by JayCT

The latest word in public transportation is Microtransit. Jim Cameron explains. Jay

https://ctmirror.org/2023/11/19/ct-microtransit-vans/

Good idea, I had mentioned similar stuff. Milford, for instance, should run vans train station to office parks on Wheelers Farm road, and since the direction is continuous, perhaps to Griffin Hospital.

We need to get away from funneling everything to Bridgeport's bus terminal. Wheels has been super, and should resume pre covid service levels. Greenwich has a solid system at its station, a long time. I'd bet running a van West haven station-VA (huge employer) would be prudent, and likely need a lower subsidy %.

Our cities are not the "be all, end all", like NYC is, just 2.5 times suburban populations quite often, which is why the "run all via Bridgeport" should have been changed decades ago. It's not the most efficient way to get everywhere. It likely was best 40 years ago when the city had many thousands of manufacturing jobs, a few hundred per location. MT should cater to office parks now far more.

[mdovell]

I'm thinking the Central Corridor Rail Line will have a second look
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centra...idor_Rail_Line

The way I see it you have two major academic institutions flagships (UMass and UConn although technically Avery point could be connected) and Eastern, the casinos, the ocean and a few small towns in between

Consider the following:
1) Linking UMass and UConn communities can be huge (UVM extention not as much). UMass Amherst was cut off as the Vermonter was realigned. Eastern also gets a boost

2) Easier traffic to the casinos for events

3) EB is planning to hire 5,000 people a year and is going to places like New Haven and Hartford. Well if there are cuts to shore line east this could be the backup to getting people in.

4) Further connections. Palmer gives access to worcester and Boston going east, New London access to boats to long island block island. Palmer going west access to NY eventually to niagra falls.

The college communities win because they can get off campus and go to other towns and the casinos, higher wages from EB would flow moer to eastern CT without the threat of it leaving and property values rise.

In stafford there's been a fair amount of openings lately and there's a rumor the Palace is reopening next year (announcement in a few months). Between that and the speedway could bring quite more people but that means more traffic. The current police station was a train station at one point and it is not as if the rails are not used, they simply aren't being used for passengers.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by mdovell

I'm thinking the Central Corridor Rail Line will have a second look
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centra...idor_Rail_Line

The way I see it you have two major academic institutions flagships (UMass and UConn although technically Avery point could be connected) and Eastern, the casinos, the ocean and a few small towns in between

Consider the following:
1) Linking UMass and UConn communities can be huge (UVM extention not as much). UMass Amherst was cut off as the Vermonter was realigned. Eastern also gets a boost

2) Easier traffic to the casinos for events

3) EB is planning to hire 5,000 people a year and is going to places like New Haven and Hartford. Well if there are cuts to shore line east this could be the backup to getting people in.

4) Further connections. Palmer gives access to worcester and Boston going east, New London access to boats to long island block island. Palmer going west access to NY eventually to niagra falls.

The college communities win because they can get off campus and go to other towns and the casinos, higher wages from EB would flow moer to eastern CT without the threat of it leaving and property values rise.

In stafford there's been a fair amount of openings lately and there's a rumor the Palace is reopening next year (announcement in a few months). Between that and the speedway could bring quite more people but that means more traffic. The current police station was a train station at one point and it is not as if the rails are not used, they simply aren't being used for passengers.

This is interesting but I’m not sure it will be able to go anywhere. Connecticut has limited funds and there are other more populated rail corridors that need improvement like the Danbury and Waterbury lines. They are much more likely to better serve riders.

Also note the $150 million price quoted does not include providing ADA compliant stations at each stop. That will add hundreds of millions to the price tag.

[JayCT]

This week Jim Cameron’s column includes some well deserved criticism of Metro North; a thoughtful comparison of plane travel numbers to transit numbers; rips into the recent rash of pedestrian accidents; and the truth behind comments on DEEP’s proposal to ban the sale of petroleum powered vehicles in our state. It’s eye opening to say the least.

https://ctmirror.org/2023/11/26/nyc-...lenging-in-ct/

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by JayCT

This week Jim Cameron’s column includes some well deserved criticism of Metro North; a thoughtful comparison of plane travel numbers to transit numbers; rips into the recent rash of pedestrian accidents; and the truth behind comments on DEEP’s proposal to ban the sale of petroleum powered vehicles in our state. It’s eye opening to say the least.

https://ctmirror.org/2023/11/26/nyc-...lenging-in-ct/

Jim's column was spot on. I was one of those standees on the train just last week. Literally just took one step off the platform, back rested against the sliding door the entire trip.
The auto portion he wrote is just a sad indictment of how completely and utterly out of touch Hero Lamont and Hartford are. CT is an embarassment. He forgot to mention the four SHU students and their Uber driver who's lives were also cut short in Fairfield by auto cross maniacs on the loose. CT auto crossers are mowing down civilians by the day, but hey, at least CT can repave the highways with the best of them. We've got the smoothest highways you ever saw.
The future of transportation in CT is at a serious crossroads, there's just no way to deny it people.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by SteveM85

Jim's column was spot on. I was one of those standees on the train just last week. Literally just took one step off the platform, back rested against the sliding door the entire trip.
The auto portion he wrote is just a sad indictment of how completely and utterly out of touch Hero Lamont and Hartford are. CT is an embarassment. He forgot to mention the four SHU students and their Uber driver who's lives were also cut short in Fairfield by auto cross maniacs on the loose. CT auto crossers are mowing down civilians by the day, but hey, at least CT can repave the highways with the best of them. We've got the smoothest highways you ever saw.
The future of transportation in CT is at a serious crossroads, there's just no way to deny it people.

Need I remind you Steve that Governor Lamont tried to get funding needed to rebuild our highways. It’s not his fault state residents and our legislators are so shortsighted that they wouldn’t go along with his plan. Also note that the problems with our highways existed long before Lamont was governor. He really can’t be blamed for decades of neglect that go back to the Ella Grasso days. Because of her frugality, we’ve been playing catch-up ever since. Jay

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Need I remind you Steve that Governor Lamont tried to get funding needed to rebuild our highways. It’s not his fault state residents and our legislators are so shortsighted that they wouldn’t go along with his plan. Also note that the problems with our highways existed long before Lamont was governor. He really can’t be blamed for decades of neglect that go back to the Ella Grasso days. Because of her frugality, we’ve been playing catch-up ever since. Jay

This time I was pointing out Lamont and Hartford's more recent years adopted lenient stance towards criminal and irresponsible behaviour like auto crossing on public streets and less policing. Cameron's article was correct in pointing out the fatalities as this adds yet another level of incompetence by the state in regard to transportation. CT really dropped the ball on this, there's just no other way to put it guys.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by SteveM85

This time I was pointing out Lamont and Hartford's more recent years adopted lenient stance towards criminal and irresponsible behaviour like auto crossing on public streets and less policing. Cameron's article was correct in pointing out the fatalities as this adds yet another level of incompetence by the state in regard to transportation. CT really dropped the ball on this, there's just no other way to put it guys.

Lamont must improve immensely to reach a level of incompetence on this issue. He is a nicer idiot than his predecessor was. That I will give him credit for.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Need I remind you Steve that Governor Lamont tried to get funding needed to rebuild our highways. It’s not his fault state residents and our legislators are so shortsighted that they wouldn’t go along with his plan. Also note that the problems with our highways existed long before Lamont was governor. He really can’t be blamed for decades of neglect that go back to the Ella Grasso days. Because of her frugality, we’ve been playing catch-up ever since. Jay

Jay, we hit our shortest NY rail times 2 plus decades after Grasso. We fell back losing half an hour a ride under Malloy. Blaming Grasso would be like Biden blaming Carter for his ineptitude.

I think Lamont is a poor governor, but Malloy was an absolute train wreck-a perfect term for this issue. The state fell backwards on most issues under his mismanagement. Lamont has not proven capable of repairing Malloy's damage.