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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Report: Connecticut drivers most unsafe in country
Report: Connecticut drivers most unsafe in country
Connecticut drivers are the most unsafe motorists in the United States, according to a 2018 safe driving report from EverQuote Insurance.
Connecticut drivers are the most unsafe motorists in the United States, according to a 2018 safe driving report from EverQuote Insurance.
Connecticut drivers are the most unsafe motorists in the United States, according to a 2018 safe driving report from EverQuote Insurance.
Group voices concerns over state plan to build new Norwalk bridge
Group voices concerns over state plan to build new Norwalk bridge
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
Overnight Merritt Parkway work set to begin Monday
Overnight Merritt Parkway work set to begin Monday
Nighttime roadwork on the Merritt Parkway is due to begin Monday night.
Nighttime roadwork on the Merritt Parkway is due to begin Monday night.
CT drivers navigate snowy commute
CT drivers navigate snowy commute
Monday's snowfall across Connecticut brought some headaches on the roads.
Monday's snowfall across Connecticut brought some headaches on the roads.
Police ramp up efforts to make Stamford intersection safer
Police ramp up efforts to make Stamford intersection safer
Stamford police are cracking down on jaywalkers and trying to curb pedestrian deaths.
Stamford police are cracking down on jaywalkers and trying to curb pedestrian deaths.
Stamford police are cracking down on jaywalkers and trying to curb pedestrian deaths.
Stamford police are cracking down on jaywalkers and trying to curb pedestrian deaths.
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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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WCSU conducting deep clean amid student illnesses
WCSU conducting deep clean amid student illnesses
WCSU conducting deep clean amid student illnesses
WCSU conducting deep clean amid student illnesses
A viral-like illness is affecting students on both campuses of Western Connecticut State University, the college reports.
A viral-like illness is affecting students on both campuses of Western Connecticut State University, the college reports.
Forecast: Sunny Sunday with high temps around 59
Forecast: Sunny Sunday with high temps around 59
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Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Family of murdered man calls for justice
Family of murdered man calls for justice
One year after a Stamford man was murdered in Bridgeport, family and friends want an arrest to be made in the case.
One year after a Stamford man was murdered in Bridgeport, family and friends want an arrest to be made in the case.
Hundreds take part in Walk For MS
Hundreds take part in Walk For MS
Hundreds of people took part in the Walk MS national movement in Fairfield Saturday.
Hundreds of people took part in the Walk MS national movement in Fairfield Saturday.
Free dental clinic held in Torrington
Free dental clinic held in Torrington
Some Connecticut residents had the opportunity to get free dental care this weekend.
Some Connecticut residents had the opportunity to get free dental care this weekend.
Funeral to be held for New Milford double homicide victims
Funeral to be held for New Milford double homicide victims
Police say Katie Pladl grew up in Connecticut and found her biological parents just two years ago.
Funeral services are set to take place later this morning for the deaths in last week's double murder suicide.
Funeral services are set to take place later this morning for the deaths in last week's double murder suicide.
Westport students join nationwide rallies for gun reform
Westport students join nationwide rallies for gun reform
Students from Staples High School in Westport joined others nationwide Friday in protests demanding gun law reform.
Students from Staples High School in Westport joined others nationwide Friday in protests demanding gun law reform.
Students from Staples High School in Westport joined others nationwide Friday in protests demanding gun law reform.
Police: Over 100 underage patrons caught at Norwalk bar
Police: Over 100 underage patrons caught at Norwalk bar
Police say they found more than 100 underage people at a bar in Norwalk Thursday night and that many of them were drunk and without identification.
Police say they found more than 100 underage people at a bar in Norwalk Thursday night and that many of them were drunk and without identification.
