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Public Transportation Council opposes fare hikes, points to surge on Shoreline East
Summary
Council leaders urged lawmakers to reconsider fare increases for riders and highlighted sharp ridership gains on the Shoreline East line after a small service investment.
During an informational meeting with the legislature's transportation committee, Connecticut Public Transportation Council Chair Jim Gilday and vice chair Kate Rosen urged caution on proposed fare increases and asked lawmakers to sustain or expand investments in rail service, citing recent ridership gains on Shoreline East.
The message matters because fare policy affects commuters and workforce mobility across the state, and modest investments in service have coincided with substantial ridership increases on some lines, the council said.
"There's 2 bills, 5460 and 7 22, which…
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