Transportation

10/17/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Keep Connecticut Moving Summit

October 17, 2006

“Keep Connecticut Moving and other conversations like these provide vital direction to the future development of Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure, as well as the state’s economy and quality of life. I remain committed to supporting transportation networks that achieve a safe and efficient balance between various modes of transportation.  This balance is critical to reducing road congestion, improving transit service, and reducing transportation costs – three challenges that many parts of our country and particularly Connecticut face. Along with my colleagues in the delegation, I stand ready to work to ensure that Connecticut’s entire transportation network – its highways, railways, transitways, airports, and seaports – receive adequate support from Congress. This support is essential so that not only does it meet expected rises in inflation and maintenance costs, but it also allows for vital new initiatives that make Connecticut’s transportation network sounder, safer, and more efficient.”
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( published in: Media Center | Press Releases | Transportation )

7/21/06: Dodd, Lieberman Secure More Than $18 Million for State Transportation, Urban Development Projects

July 21, 2006

Washington – Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) successfully secured more than $18 million for Connecticut's transportation and urban development needs, they announced today.  These resources, which were included in the Senate's Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill, will go towards initiatives across the state aimed at reducing traffic congestion, promoting alternative modes of transportation, increasing transportation safety, increasing homeownership, fighting urban blight, and supporting youth development. The bill was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee earlier this week.
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( published in: Children & Families | Housing | Media Center | Press Releases | Transportation )

6/20/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce More than $2 Million for Connecticut's Transportation Infrastructure

June 20, 2006
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced the allocation of more than $2 million in funding for Connecticut highways and ferry service in the form of four grant awards from the Federal Highway Administration. The three grants target will be used in construction projects aimed at alleviating traffic and congestion in New Haven, New London and Norwich.

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( published in: Greater New Haven | Media Center | New London County | Press Releases | Transportation )

6/14/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Over $2 Million in Aid for Connecticut Department of Transportation

June 14, 2006
Washington, D.C. – Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today that the Connecticut Department of Transportation will receive $2,912,620 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help purchase new vehicles for the CTTRANSIT-Hartford division. This money is part of the $3.3 million Senators Dodd and Lieberman secured for buses and bus-related facilities in Hartford in the FY06 Transportation, Treasury, HUD Appropriations bill.
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( published in: Greater Hartford | Hartford County | Media Center | Press Releases | Transportation )

5/24/06: Bridgeport Intermodal Center Received Over $5 Million to Support Construction of Bus Terminal, Connections

May 24, 2006
WASHINGTON - The City of Bridgeport received a $5,363,474 grant from the Federal Transit Administration for the construction of a bus terminal at the Bridgeport Intermodal Center, Senators Christopher Dodd and Joseph Lieberman announced today. The Bridgeport Intermodal Center brings public rail, ferry and bus facilities under one roof. The project will help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and cut commute times for Bridgeport residents.

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( published in: Fairfield County | Future Innovations | Greater Bridgeport | Media Center | Press Releases | Railroads | Transportation )

5/24/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce $2.4 Million For Job Access and Reverse Commute Program

May 24, 2006
WASHINGTON –Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) today announced a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $2,477,954 for the Job Access and Reverse Commute program (JARC). The funding will be administered through the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) for statewide expansion of transit services geared towards filling gaps between lower income Connecticut residents and regional job centers, job-training programs, and educational facilities.

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( published in: Economic Security for Individuals and Working Families | Education | Media Center | Press Releases | The Economy | Transportation )

3/01/06: Bradley International Airport to Receive $2,250,000 in Federal Grants

March 1, 2006
Washington - Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman today announced Bradley International Airport will receive a federal grant totaling $2,250,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for improvement of airplane traffic flow on the runways.

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( published in: Greater Hartford | Hartford County | Media Center | Press Releases | Transportation )

2/22/06: Senator Dodd Attends Capitol Region Council of Governments' Policy Board Meeting



February 22, 2006
Senator Dodd discussed transportation in Connecticut and other important issues facing the region at the Capitol Region Council of Governments’ policy board meeting held in the South Congregational Church in Hartford.

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( published in: Greater Hartford | Hartford County | Media Center | Photos and Events | Transportation )

2/01/06: Thoughts about Connecticut's Transportation Systems

Submitted by Chris Dodd on February 1, 2006 - 6:50am.

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1/11/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Announced Funding for Repair of Thames River Bridge

January 11, 2006
“This bridge is a major transportation artery. It does more than connect New London and Groton – it helps move our state and region’s economy forward. I’m pleased that these critically important resources will help strengthen our state and nation’s transportation and economy.”

( published in: Media Center | New London County | Press Releases | Southeast Connecticut | Transportation )

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