Connecticut SB00237 restores Shore Line East rail service, expands bus rapid transit, and increases bus frequency on specific routes.

Connecticut SB00237 mandates the restoration of Shore Line East rail service to pre-COVID-19 levels by July 1, 2026. The bill also requires the implementation of expanded bus rapid transit, including a new route connecting Hartford to Storrs, and increased bus frequency on the Naugatuck Valley to New Haven route during peak times. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for a grant program to support public transportation initiatives and requires annual reporting on the impact of these grants.

Connecticut SB00237 restores Shore Line East rail service, expands bus rapid transit, and increases bus frequency on specific routes.

Connecticut SB00237 mandates the restoration of Shore Line East rail service to pre-COVID-19 levels by July 1, 2026. The bill also requires the implementation of expanded bus rapid transit, including a new route connecting Hartford to Storrs, and increased bus frequency on the Naugatuck Valley to New Haven route during peak times. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for a grant program to support public transportation initiatives and requires annual reporting on the impact of these grants.