New Haven to NY border traffic - Democratic Underground

NewJeffCT

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Thu Dec-16-04 10:54 PM
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New Haven to NY border traffic

What can be done about it to fix it for the long term?

Any ideas or suggestions?

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Yuugal

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Thu Dec-16-04 10:56 PM
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1. cross sound bridge please

sunken meadow parkway connected to 95 in bridgeport would suit me fine

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Lydia Leftcoast

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Thu Dec-16-04 11:03 PM
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2. More people should take the train, perhaps?

That's what I did when I lived in New Haven for nine years.

I never understood why people drove into New York City. The few times I tried it, it was a nerve-wracking experience.

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NewJeffCT

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Fri Dec-17-04 08:29 AM
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3. Metro North

Metro North is pretty busy, if I'm not mistaken.

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madinmaryland

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Fri Dec-17-04 03:31 PM
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4. Massive upgrades to the public transportation system.

This includes the local bus systems. Anything to get folks out of their cars. There is virtually no way to upgrade either i-95 or the merritt. What about light rail systems in the larger towns (stamford, bridgeport, norwalk, new haven) and better connecting service from the local train stops. Norwalk had a nice connecting service from the south norwalk station to the hospital.

Maybe if gas prices go to $4-5 a gallon, people will change their minds about driving. OBL wants oil to be at least $100/barrel.

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