Public Input Sought On Transportation Concerns

WESTPORT — The Connecticut Public Transportation Commission will hold public hearings in Westport on October 12, and in Wilton on October 18.

These are two of four hearings that the Commission holds statewide this fall to gather testimony from the public, transportation providers, public officials and other entities concerning the operation of public transportation services including Northwestern Connecticut Transit District services, intercity bus service, dial-a-ride and ADA transportation and other issues.

The commission seeks public comment on the extent to which existing services are meeting public needs and on improvements or new services to address unmet travel needs.

The commission will use the testimony received at this and other public hearings this fall and four hearings held this past spring to prepare recommendations for its annual report to the governor, the transportation commissioner and the General Assembly’s transportation committee.

In addition to the Westport and Wilton hearings, the final hearing will happen in Plainville on October 24. Additional information on the commission’s public hearings may be obtained from Dennis J. King, ConnDOT’s liaison to the commission, at 860-594-2820.