DOT proposes increases in rail, bus fares

From the Connecticut Post, with emphasis added. The state Department of Transportation is proposing to increase rail and bus fares to deal with $37 million in cuts from the new state budget that began on July 1. It’s proposing a 5 percent fare increase on the Metro-North New Haven commuter rail line, including the New…

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From the Connecticut Post, with emphasis added.

The state Department of Transportation is proposing to increase rail and bus fares to deal with $37 million in cuts from the new state budget that began on July 1.

It’s proposing a 5 percent fare increase on the Metro-North New Haven commuter rail line, including the New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury branches and Shore Line East effective Dec. 1. These hikes would generate about $5.9 million in new revenue. On the New Haven Line, the increase on Dec. 1 would be combined with a 1 percent previously scheduled fare increase that supports the purchase of the new M-8 rail cars that the state put into service beginning in 2010.”

It also plans reductions of staffed hours at seven highway rest areas. The seven staffed rest areas will be closed overnight, but truck parking will be permitted.

Read the full article online at the Connecticut Post.

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