Public Transportation

Connecticut announced the completion of a five-year plan to improve wireless cell service for commuters on the Metro-North New Haven line.

Connecticut's Shoreline East Train Service, which runs from New London to Stamford, has added five peak-time trains in response to declining ridership caused by track projects, a shortage of locomotives, and the impact of COVID-19.

Under a bill that cleared the Connecticut House of Representatives, towns that allow more apartments near mass transit would get priority on state infrastructure funds.

In 2018, after investigations, convictions and promises to reign in overtime spending, the agency vowed to make changes. Now, due to staffing issues and the opening of the Grand Central Madison terminal, the MTA has shattered records for $1.42 billion in overtime.

The National Guard will conduct bag checks in New York City subways. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the move as part of a five-point plan to curb crime on public transit.

Connecticut’s Transportation Committee will hold public hearings at the end of the month on more than 20 bills concerning street takeovers, lowering the blood alcohol limit for drivers and raising public transportation fares.

Connecticut commuters will see faster service on the Metro-North and Amtrak lines, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. That's because of the $6 billion in federal money the Biden Administration is spending over the next five years to straighten curves and replace old rail bridges in the state.

Out of a failed push for CT to continue pandemic-era free bus fares rose a movement to create a transit riders union in the state.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved a $19.3 billion budget for next year for several projects to improve transportation along the Long Island Rail Road.

State and federal lawmakers in Connecticut discussed how they plan to spend $2 billion in federal funding for railroad infrastructure upgrades.