CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NEWS RELEASE

2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: December 3, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
   OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
   TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
   Fax: (860) 594-3066
   Web site:
www.ct.gov/dot

Connecticut Department of Transportation Announces Public Meetings for the New Britain-Hartford Busway.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is beginning a series of public meetings to gather input on the design of bus routes and schedules for the New Britain Hartford Busway project. 

When the busway opens for operation, bus routes in New Britain, Newington, West Hartford, and Hartford will change.  The public is invited to come and share what is important to them and to help the Department of Transportation design a bus system that more efficiently serves their needs.  During these meetings, the public can review work in progress, view a brief presentation of the project, ask questions and provide feedback, and meet the Project Team. 

Meetings will be held at the following places and times: 

West Hartford – Wednesday, December 3, 2008

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Faxon Branch Library

1073 New Britain Avenue

Hartford - Thursday, December 4, 2008

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Union Station

One Union Place

Newington - Monday, December 8, 2008

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Newington Town Hall

Helen Nelson Room (Conf. Room B & C)

131 Cedar Street

New Britain - Tuesday, December 9, 2008

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

New Britain City Hall, Room #504

27 West Main Street

These facilities are ADA accessible.  Individuals requiring interpreters or other reasonable accommodations should contact Maureen Lawrence at (860) 594-2911 two (2) business days in advance of the meeting.