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CT HB05098
CT HB05098An Act Concerning Funding To Expand The Bus Rapid Transit Service To Connect Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, Rockville And Storrs.
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To expand the bus rapid transit system and provide sustainable transit opportunities for individuals in communities located east of the Connecticut River.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates additional funds to the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to expand the bus rapid transit (BRT) system, which is a public transportation system that uses buses to provide faster and more efficient service than traditional bus routes, with new routes connecting Hartford to Storrs, and specifically mandates that bus stations be located in East Hartford, Manchester, and Rockville, all communities east of the Connecticut River, thereby aiming to provide more sustainable transit options for residents in these areas.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05098&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05098-R00-HB.PDF |
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