Few Show Up to Back Route 92
At last Thursday's public hearing on the draft EIS for
Route 92, not a single elected official above the
pay grade of mayor showed up to testify in favor
of the project.
Silver Threatens to Nix Red Light Cameras
According to reports earlier this week, State Assembly
Speaker Sheldon Silver is threatening to discontinue
the use of red-light cameras at intersections throughout
NYC.
Studies Show Weak Traffic Demand for Route 92
A series of official studies over the past 10 years have
consistently found that traffic demand for Route 92 will
be weak.
Route 92 Won't Stop Gridlock
The Turnpike Authority's proposed Route 92 would not
reduce congestion on local roads in Middlesex County
according to the EIS.
CT Riders Safe From Fare Hike, For Now
The Connecticut General Assembly recently set aside $3
million of an estimated $224 budget surplus to forestall
a 5.5% New Haven Line commuter rail fare increase until
January 1, 2005.
New CT Rail Cars Look Good on Paper
According to a recent Connecticut Post article, ConnDOT
has a 324 rail car purchase in its 2004 Draft Long Range
Plan.
