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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Norwalk police encourage rail crossing safety
Norwalk police encourage rail crossing safety
Norwalk police are marking Rail Safety Week in Connecticut by handing out tips for rail crossing safety.
Norwalk police are marking Rail Safety Week in Connecticut by handing out tips for rail crossing safety.
Report: 300 CT bridges in desperate need of repair
Report: 300 CT bridges in desperate need of repair
Three-hundred bridges across Connecticut are in desperate need of repair, according to a new report from national transportation research group TRIP.
Three-hundred bridges across Connecticut are in desperate need of repair, according to a new report from national transportation research group TRIP.
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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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Congress authorizes flood protection projects for Connecticut
Congress authorizes flood protection projects for Connecticut
Millions of dollars could be headed to western Connecticut for protection from the next hurricane.
Millions of dollars could be headed to western Connecticut for protection from the next hurricane.
Pedestrian injured in Norwalk hit-and-run
Pedestrian injured in Norwalk hit-and-run
Norwalk police are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
Norwalk police are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
Forecast: Mostly sunny Tuesday, highs in upper-50s
Forecast: Mostly sunny Tuesday, highs in upper-50s
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Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
CHICAGO (AP) - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.
CHICAGO (AP) - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.
Providence College cancels basketball party after Westport student’s death
Providence College cancels basketball party after Westport student’s death
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Providence College has canceled its basketball season kick-off party after the death of a student.
Providence College has canceled its basketball season kick-off party after the death of a student.
Flash mob spooks Stew Leonard’s customers in Norwalk
Flash mob spooks Stew Leonard’s customers in Norwalk
Shoppers at Stew Leonard's in Norwalk got a scary surprise over the weekend!
Shoppers at Stew Leonard's in Norwalk got a scary surprise over the weekend!
Chef's Quick Tip: Brussels Sprout Chips
Chef's Quick Tip: Brussels Sprout Chips
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a healthy alternative to chips.
Christine Dunst, owner of Embody Wellness Company, shows how to make a healthy alternative to chips.
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their first child in spring
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their first child in spring
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have arrived in Sydney a day before they officially start a 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have arrived in Sydney a day before they officially start a 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific.
Norwalk ABCD location reopens after flooding
Norwalk ABCD location reopens after flooding
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People who need help with their heating bill in Norwalk can return to the original location for ABCD.
People who need help with their heating bill in Norwalk can return to the original location for ABCD.
Youth football team raises funds to compete at national championship
Youth football team raises funds to compete at national championship
A youth football team is holding a fundraiser so players can compete for a national title in Florida.
A youth football team is holding a fundraiser so players can compete for a national title in Florida.
