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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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Amtrak service restored in Northeast after NYC wire is fixed
Amtrak service restored in Northeast after NYC wire is fixed
Amtrak trains are back on track between New York and Connecticut after a downed power wire disrupted rail service in the Northeast for several hours.Amtrak trains are back on track between New York and Connecticut after a downed power wire disrupted rail service in the Northeast for several hours.Milford police deploy extra patrols for New Year's Eve
Milford police deploy extra patrols amid New Year's Eve celebrations
The Norwalk Police Department and officers across the state are stepping up patrols on New Year's Eve to seek out drunk drivers, they say.The Norwalk Police Department and officers across the state are stepping up patrols on New Year's Eve to seek out drunk drivers, they say.Holiday travel rush underway at Westchester County Airport
Holiday travel rush underway at Westchester County Airport
Millions of Americans are expected to travel this holiday weekend and the rush is already underway.Millions of Americans are expected to travel this holiday weekend and the rush is already underway.News
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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Weather update: Winter storm watch issued; flash freeze to follow snow
Weather update: Winter storm watch issued; flash freeze to follow snow
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Vigil honors Bridgeport's 11 murder victims of 2018
Vigil honors Bridgeport's 11 murder victims of 2018
Officials and local clergy members gathered Thursday to honor Bridgeport's 2018 murder victims.Officials and local clergy members gathered Thursday to honor Bridgeport's 2018 murder victims.Customers baffled by Bridgeport pastry shop’s apparent closure
Customers baffled by Bridgeport pastry shop’s apparent closure
A 50-year-old Italian pastry shop has apparently closed its doors in Bridgeport.A 50-year-old Italian pastry shop has apparently closed its doors in Bridgeport.Man convicted of fatally striking teen with car spared prison time
Man convicted of fatally striking teen with car spared prison time
A man convicted of fatally hitting a teenage high school student with his car as she attempted to cross the road in Stamford has been spared prison time.A man convicted of fatally hitting a teenage high school student with his car as she attempted to cross the road in Stamford has been spared prison time.Inside look at 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' costumes
Best of Brooklyn: Inside look at 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' costumes
The woman behind the intricate outfits seen in Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is from Brooklyn.The woman behind the intricate outfits seen in Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is from Brooklyn.Chef's Quick Tip: Calibrating a thermometer
Chef's Quick Tip: Calibrating a thermometer
This week, Chef Bill Hall of Roasted in Stamford, shows Tina Redwine how to calibrating a thermometer.
This week, Chef Bill Hall of Roasted in Stamford, shows Tina Redwine how to calibrating a thermometer.
TV journalist Chris Hansen accused of bouncing checks
TV journalist Chris Hansen accused of bouncing checks
A TV journalist known for confronting would-be child predators has been snared himself in a police investigation alleging he wrote bad checks for $13,000 worth of marketing materials.
A TV journalist known for confronting would-be child predators has been snared himself in a police investigation alleging he wrote bad checks for $13,000 worth of marketing materials.
Fitness Face-off: Vote on the Top 12
Fitness Face-off: Vote on the Top 12
Commit to get fit! Whether it’s kickboxing, Zumba, CrossFit or spin, vote to tell us where to go!
Commit to get fit! Whether it’s kickboxing, Zumba, CrossFit or spin, vote to tell us where to go!
The submissions have been tallied, and here are your Top 12 fitness routines!The submissions have been tallied, and here are your Top 12 fitness routines!Poll: Ditch New Year's Resolution Day
Poll: Ditch New Year's Resolution Day
Poll: Ditch New Year's Resolution Day
Poll: Ditch New Year's Resolution Day
Today is Ditch New Year's Resolution Day! Have you already given up on your New Year's resolution?Today is Ditch New Year's Resolution Day! Have you already given up on your New Year's resolution?Danbury police: 1 person shot in arm; suspect sought
Danbury police: 1 person shot in arm; suspect sought
A shooting in Danbury landed one person in the hospital Thursday, and authorities are seeking the gunman.A shooting in Danbury landed one person in the hospital Thursday, and authorities are seeking the gunman.
