Connecticut's Candidates on the Issues - 2010
In advance of the 2010 Connecticut elections, Tri-State issued a questionnaire to dig deeper into the main party candidates' views on transportation issues. Candidates touched on what the state's investment priorities should be, how to address the land use-transportation connection, how to expand transit, how to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, and how to fund the state's transportation network.
Congressional Races:
 Rep. Joe Courtney (D incumbent, 2nd District) |
Governor's Race: View Answers By Candidate
Democrat |
Republican |
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 Dan Malloy (nominee) |
 Tom Foley (nominee) |
 Ned Lamont (lost in primary) |
 Michael Fedele (lost in primary) |
Governor's Race: View Answers By Question / Head-to-Head Comparison
- Do you support a fix-it-first policy that prioritizes maintenance and repair of existing highways and bridges over construction of new highways?
- What measures would you propose to mitigate transportation problems caused by poor land use decisions?
- What would you do to increase existing public transportation capacity in Connecticut?
- What measures would you take to expand transit service to underserved areas of Connecticut?
- What would you do to make the Special Transportation Fund solvent and ensure sustainable transportation funding for Connecticut’s transportation needs?
- What measures would you propose to reduce pedstrian and cyclist fatalities and injuries, and encourage bicycling and walking as viable transportation options in the state?
- Please provide a brief overview of what your transportation priorities will be if elected Governor.
- Do you support or oppose the following transportation-related policies or legislation:
A Road Map For Connecticut
In August, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign and 14 state and regional business, transportation, and environmental groups released a transportation and smart growth platform for the next administration. Read it here, and view the accompanying press release.
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