Public gets chance to comment on future transportation plan
Posted: Updated:The Connecticut Department of Transportation is giving the public the opportunity to comment on a future transportation plan for the state.
The DOT has scheduled two public information meetings at the agency's headquarters on Jan. 16 in Newington.
A draft of the plan will be presented to the public.
People can also schedule an appointment to review the details of the plan at the headquarters.
The federally mandated document outlines plans for addressing the state's transportation issues from 2018 through 2050.
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All passengers safe in Westport I-95 bus fire
All passengers safe in Westport I-95 bus fire
A bus that went up in flames on I-95 Thursday afternoon left no one seriously hurt. The Peter Pan bus caught fire in Westport and backed up highway traffic all the way to Stamford for over three hours. Everyone reportedly escaped safely, but the bus was totally destroyed.A bus that went up in flames on I-95 Thursday afternoon left no one seriously hurt. The Peter Pan bus caught fire in Westport and backed up highway traffic all the way to Stamford for over three hours. Everyone reportedly escaped safely, but the bus was totally destroyed.News
Police urge cars, motorcycles to safely share road
Police urge cars, motorcycles to safely share road
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
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Bill would provide upgrades to New Haven Metro-North line
Bill would provide upgrades to New Haven Metro-North line
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
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'U Drive. U Text. U Pay' campaign begins in Connecticut
'U Drive. U Text. U Pay' campaign begins in Connecticut
A statewide campaign "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." is hoping to crack down on distracted driving on Connecticut roadways.
A statewide campaign "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." is hoping to crack down on distracted driving on Connecticut roadways.
A statewide campaign "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." is hoping to crack down on distracted driving on Connecticut roadways.
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Metro-North platform bridge collapses with passenger on it
Metro-North platform bridge collapses with passenger on it
A metal bridge linking a Metro-North train to a platform in Connecticut collapsed as a passenger was exiting. Witnesses said the woman appeared to have suffered an injury to her hand as the temporary bridge at the Stratford station collapsed just before 1 p.m. on Saturday while she was walking on it. The metal slab allowed passengers to leave the northbound train and cross the tracks nearest the platform that were under repair. The train was using the middle tracks. The passenger a...
A metal bridge linking a Metro-North train to a platform in Connecticut collapsed as a passenger was exiting. Witnesses said the woman appeared to have suffered an injury to her hand as the temporary bridge at the Stratford station collapsed just before 1 p.m. on Saturday while she was walking on it. The metal slab allowed passengers to leave the northbound train and cross the tracks nearest the platform that were under repair. The train was using the middle tracks. The passenger a...
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New unit of police departments works to make roads safer
New unit of police departments works to make roads safer
A new unit comprised of local police departments is working to make the roads safer.
A new unit comprised of local police departments is working to make the roads safer.
A new unit comprised of local police departments is working to make the roads safer.
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Expert warns of tainted drugs after Litchfield overdoses
Expert warns of tainted drugs after Litchfield overdoses
Expert warns of tainted drugs after Litchfield overdoses
Opioids more potent than heroin may have played a role in four suspected heroin overdose deaths that happened within the last nine days in Litchfield County, an expert says.
Opioids more potent than heroin may have played a role in four suspected heroin overdose deaths that happened within the last nine days in Litchfield County, an expert says.
Forecast: Heavy storms coming to western CT Tuesday
Forecast: Heavy storms coming to western CT Tuesday
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
ICE agrees to release 2 immigrant children held in CT & their parents
ICE agrees to release 2 immigrant children held in CT & their parents
Two immigrant children being held in Connecticut will be released today -- and so will their parents.
Two immigrant children being held in Connecticut were released and reunited with their parents Monday, according to Gov. Dannel Malloy.
Two immigrant children being held in Connecticut were released and reunited with their parents Monday, according to Gov. Dannel Malloy.
Young soccer players eager for 2026 World Cup on US soil
Young soccer players eager for 2026 World Cup on US soil
France beat Croatia 4-2 Sunday to win this year's World Cup, prompting massive celebrations in Paris and around France.
France beat Croatia 4-2 Sunday to win this year's World Cup, prompting massive celebrations in Paris and around France.
Local retailers feel the pressure of Amazon Prime Day
Local retailers feel the pressure of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day sales are now in full swing, although they're putting pressure on smaller, local retailers.
Amazon Prime Day sales are now in full swing, although they're putting pressure on smaller, local retailers.
Amazon Prime Day sales are now in full swing, although they're putting pressure on smaller, local retailers.
Business Briefs: Comcast, Facebook, We-Work
Business Briefs: Comcast, Facebook, We-Work
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
Hearing on Stamford Chick-fil-A rescheduled again
Hearing on Stamford Chick-fil-A rescheduled again
Stamford residents will have to wait to weigh in on a proposed Chick-fil-A that has been met by mixed reviews in the community.
Stamford residents will have to wait to weigh in on a proposed Chick-fil-A that has been met by mixed reviews in the community.
Rocks painted for teen cancer patient taken from Greenwich garden
Rocks painted for teen cancer patient taken from Greenwich garden
Rocks painted with inspiring messages for a teen with cancer seem to have been taken from Cos Cob Park in Greenwich Monday.
Rocks painted with inspiring messages for a teen with cancer seem to have been taken from Cos Cob Park in Greenwich Monday.
Amazon's Prime Day runs into snags swiftly
Amazon's Prime Day runs into snags swiftly
Amazon is extending its annual "Prime Day" promotion to 36 hours this year and will try to lure more deal-seekers to the aisles of Whole Foods.
Amazon is extending its annual "Prime Day" promotion to 36 hours this year and will try to lure more deal-seekers to the aisles of Whole Foods.
Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russia 2016 meddling
Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russia 2016 meddling
Putin said he did indeed want to Trump to win - because of his policies - but took no action to make it happen.
Putin said he did indeed want to Trump to win - because of his policies - but took no action to make it happen.
