Connecticut News Updates

Government, Business, TCA

Connecticut Officials Weigh Toll Costs, Benefits

While local and state officials stress the need for transportation infrastructure improvements, they also have concerns and questions about the governor’s plan for tolls.

November 18, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Conn. Rail Plan Would Cut Travel From New Haven to New York by 30 Minutes

Gov. Ned Lamont will call Nov. 7 for more than $4 billion in improvements for the Metro-North Railroad to cut travel times and alleviate traffic congestion in lower Fairfield County.

November 7, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Pivots From Truck-Only Toll Plan

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has suggested a tolling program that would affect both cars and tractor-trailers, shifting away from an earlier pledge to only toll trucks.

February 19, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Gov. Dannel Malloy Postpones Connecticut Transportation Projects

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy recently announced that $4.3 billion in transportation projects have been placed on hold until the General Assembly devotes more money to the State Transportation Fund.

January 16, 2018
Government, TCA

Connecticut’s Governor Promotes State’s Transportation Lockbox

Gov. Dannel Malloy, who is not seeking re-election in 2018, is promoting a lockbox concept approved in both the state Senate and House as the only guarantee that transportation funds will be set aside and protected for future use by his successor.

July 7, 2017