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Something like 1.73 million Americans board airplanes every day. Each of them must go through a very necessary screening by the Transportation Security Agency. But beginning in late January, a lot of passengers will be denied boarding because they don’t have the right kind of identification. (more…) Continue Reading →
Five words I never thought I’d write: “I feel sorry for Dannel Malloy.”
Sure, we’ve had our differences. And yeah, the governor does have the personality of a porcupine and the disposition of a bully, sometimes. But the man is not evil and he doesn’t deserve what’s happening to him now. Nor do we. (more…) Continue Reading →
None of us is getting any younger. Which is why we should all start thinking now about the challenges that seniors face when it comes to “getting there.” (more…) Continue Reading →
“Here in my car, I feel safest of all
I can lock all my doors. It’s the only way to live, in cars.”
— “Cars”, Gary Numan 1979
You may feel that your car is your last private refuge in this busy world. But there’s someone along for the ride: Big Brother. And you’d be surprised what he knows about you, thanks to modern technology. (more…) Continue Reading →
We all dream about traveling first class. Big comfy seats, real food and free drinks. This is the only way to fly. But did you know there used to be a handful of private, first-class “club cars” on the New Haven Railroad’s commuter trains? Among the most legendary was Car 5113 that ran from New Canaan from 1908 to 1976. Continue Reading →
Tired of driving on potholed roads? Who isn’t? We may not (yet) have tolls, but the terrible condition of our highways takes its toll on our vehicles with bent rims, alignments and other repairs. (more…) Continue Reading →
What is more beautiful than fall in New England? The autumn leaves make even the most mundane daily commute seem idyllic — unless you’re taking the train. (more…) Continue Reading →
“Why don’t they build a monorail down the middle of I-95?”
So began the latest in a series of well-intentioned emails I regularly receive from readers, anxious to offer what seem like smart solutions to our transportation crisis in Connecticut. (more…) Continue Reading →
As our state lawmakers wrench their shoulders, patting themselves on the back for finally writing a budget (four months late), let’s stop for a moment. Put down the champagne and let’s ask ourselves: What really happened here? (more…) Continue Reading →
Like many, I love Vermont. But I’m not crazy about getting there. It’s about 300 miles from my home to Burlington, Vt. By car, that’s at least five hours and about $50 in gas each way. Flying may seem quicker, but with the airport drive it’s not much better and about $160. Continue Reading →
There is hardly a season that goes by without Metro-North service disrupted by a “wires down” accident. (more…) Continue Reading →
Why do most motorists hate truck drivers? Is it because their big rigs are so intimidating? Or do we think they’re all red-neck cowboys, living the life on the range and we’re secretly jealous? (more…) Continue Reading →
Nationally, more than 400 people are killed by trains each year, most at grade-crossings where highways go over railroad tracks. (more…) Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered if airlines are telling you the truth about the safety of air travel? I have. (more…) Continue Reading →
How did you spend your summer vacation? Probably by traveling, but hopefully without the disruptions my wife and I experienced. (more…) Continue Reading →