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Road, train and other news related to transportation
I’m usually a huge Amtrak fan. But not today. Sure, I love to zip along to Boston at 145 mph on Acela, enjoy a land cruise through the western scenery on “The Southwest Chief” or even poke along for 27 hours from Chicago to New York on “The Cardinal.” If you’re a rail fan, what choice do you have but to take Amtrak? (more…) Continue Reading →
Metro-North is advising train riders to check for announcements about train service on Thursday, as the National Weather Service predicts snow, sleet and rain for the afternoon. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien police will be on the watch for vehicle drivers and passengers violating state seat belt law in town from this Monday, Nov. 19 through Monday, Nov. 26 — roughly, the week of Thanksgiving. (more…) Continue Reading →
How much should it cost to ride mass transit? Are our fares too high? Would lower fares increase ridership? If so, why not make the trains free? (more…) Continue Reading →
Lanes on both the northbound- and southbound-traffic sides of Interstate 95 will be closed in Stamford, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 13, the state Department of Transportation has announced. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) is seeking public input for the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) update. Residents are encouraged to attend a “community listening session” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
At the Stamford Railroad Station, the east pedestrian overpass to the station platforms will be closed on Monday, Nov. 5, so that a new coating can be applied on the overpass floor. (more…) Continue Reading →
Have you been following the race for governor? I have, and I’m deeply disappointed. Almost none of them is talking about transportation. (more…) Continue Reading →
Your new car’s high-tech safety features, such as blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, may be designed to save your life in crashes, but not your money when it comes to repairs. (more…) Continue Reading →
A nighttime bridge maintenance project between Exits 6 and 7 on Interstate 95 in Stamford will close lanes on both sides of the highway, from Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Nov. 2, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced. (more…) Continue Reading →
There is perhaps no more beautiful part of the East Coast than the Canadian Maritimes: the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. (more…) Continue Reading →
Teen drivers put everyone on the road at risk, especially when they bring teen passengers along for the ride, updated research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports. (more…) Continue Reading →
International aviation is about to face a crisis: a shortage of pilots. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Merritt Parkway Conservancy has named Jim Cameron of Darien as one of two new members of its governing board. The organization has also appointed a new executive director. (more…) Continue Reading →
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) estimates there were more than 4,000 deer strikes in Connecticut last year, most of which went unreported. (more…) Continue Reading →