"We are concerned that this reflects a pattern of investing in road construction rather than transit options. There is a preponderance of funding for highways and roads here," a representative of the Greenwich League of Women Voters was quoted saying in the Advocate.

A ConnDOT planner replied that without more funds, the capital program must focus on "maintaining existing resources."

However, Jim Cameron, vice chairman of the Connecticut Commuter Council pointed out the transit system's greatest state-of-repair need - new train cars to replace the ConnDOT aging fleet - is not addressed in the State TIP.