Governor Lamont’s 2030 Transportation Plan

In November 2019 Governor Lamont issued his transportation plan to upgrade roads, railways, and airports. This is a great first step with particular focus on cleaner transit options like public transportation. 

​While the CT2030 plan allows for major funding for the commuter rails and some funding for upgraded bus transit, the plan needs to go further. Unfortunately, the plan does not have the emphasis on environment and climate change we would like to see. As this plan will be in effect for more than 50 years into the future, it is critical that we make changes now to accommodate the environment. The expansion of roads and highways is the opposite of what Connecticut needs to be doing to clean up our air and water. 

The CT2030 plan also does not adequately address the need for better biking and walking trails across the state. These trails take cars off the road, reducing congestion and emissions. This is an environmental, equity, and safety issue. Many people across the state cannot afford vehicles and rely on these trails and public transportation to get around. 

In order to have an equitable, environmentally-sound transportation sector Connecticut needs to focus on all types of transit, not just passenger vehicles.

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