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| Subject: The $500,000 study is expected to take a year to complete, focusing on ways in which to improve connections between rail, ferry and bus service from New London and accommodations and attractions in Mystic, Groton, Norwich and the two casinos.Local News - Wednesday, July 2, 2003 | |
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Author: NORWICH -- The state-funded study of a one-ticket transportation system linking tourist attractions in southeastern Connecticut officially got under way Monday. |
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Date Posted: Saturday, July 05, 04:49:50pm Email this story Regional transit study began Monday By RAY HACKETT Norwich Bulletin; rhackett@norwichbulletin.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NORWICH -- The state-funded study of a one-ticket transportation system linking tourist attractions in southeastern Connecticut officially got under way Monday. The $500,000 study is expected to take a year to complete, focusing on ways in which to improve connections between rail, ferry and bus service from New London and accommodations and attractions in Mystic, Groton, Norwich and the two casinos. "Without a seamless transportation system, the economy of the region will falter," said Paul Eccard, Waterford First Selectman and chairman of the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments. "This study is necessary if the region is serious about remaining an economic powerhouse." The council of governments will oversee the study. Multisystems, a Cambridge, Mass.-based consulting firm, will head the study. The state Department of Transportation provides the funding. The idea behind the single-ticket transit system is to provide transportation outlets to visitors and employees of the region's primary tourist attractions, resorts and hotels without adding to the already congested highways and roadways. The council recommended the idea to the statewide Transportation Strategy Board, which included the proposal among its initial recommendations for state funding. The board is examining the state's overall infrastructure needs, focusing particularly on reducing highway congestion with an emphasis on improving the economic development potential throughout the state. Originally published Wednesday, July 2, 2003 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |