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Mixed reaction from towns and advocates at hearing on HB 6831 ‘Work Live Ride’ transit-oriented communities bill
Summary
At a Feb. 3 public hearing, supporters said HB 6831 would unlock housing near transit and leverage state investment; opponents warned it would weaken local control and could penalize towns that do not opt in to the state program.
Supporters and opponents of House Bill 6831, the so-called “Work Live Ride” transit‑oriented communities (TOC) proposal, voiced sharply different views during a Feb. 3 public hearing before the Planning and Development Committee.
Proponents told the committee the bill would give municipalities tools and financial incentives to build housing near transit, help towns implement long‑standing local plans, and make better use of state transportation investments. "I think 6831 offers a better way forward," said state representative and East Lyme planning commissioner Nick Menapace, who described the bill as promoting "sustainable development, conservation, and communities" that align with local plans of conservation and development.
The bill would create a voluntary TOC designation for municipalities that meet state standards and would prioritize certain state funding for towns that opt in. Supporters argued the designation is voluntary and would reward towns that…
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