CT pedestrian deaths are rising. Is the design of its roads to blame?
More pedestrians are being killed by vehicles in Connecticut, but some experts aren't blaming the drivers — they're blaming the roads.
Source: ctmirror.org
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Opinion: CTtransit free bus fare — a ticket to opportunity for youth
A CT bill would support at-risk and disconnected high school students by providing free bus fare to school and after-school programs.
Source: ctmirror.org
Survey underway aims to improve quality of life for Hispanic communities
Right now in Connecticut, there is a chance for members of Latino communities to weigh in on their quality of life through a pilot program. The Hispanic...
United States Reddie Torres Arleen Cohen Yanidsi Velez Latino Endowment Fund Hispanic Federation New England Regional Director
Source: nbcconnecticut.com
A new survey looks to improve quality of life for its Latino communities
The month-long survey in Connecticut will be open through July. The findings will be used to focus local programs and for legislation and additional funding.
United States Yanidsi Velez Arleen Cohen Hispanic Federation New England Regional Director Quality Of Life The Latino Community Hispanic Federation
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Hartford program seeks to connect kids with career opportunities
Hartford announced a career navigation program to help young people find work and to train young workers for thousands of unfilled CT jobs.
Source: ctmirror.org
Hartford increases funding for youth jobs after state underdelivers
Hartford mayor Luke Bronin announced Tuesday that the city will expand funding for its summer youth employment program from $1 million up to $1.3 million in 2023.
United States Christina Baldwin Luke Bronin Hartford Department Of Families Hartford Center Rhode Island College
Source: ctpublic.org
Vehicles are CT's biggest air polluters. These cyclists say biking to work could help
Equitable transportation advocates joined the Greater Hartford Bike to Work day to mark the Drive Less Connecticut Climate Challenge.
United States South Green West Hartford Jay Stange Latino Progress Transport Hartford Academy Bici Co
Source: ctpublic.org
Free fares are over for CT bus riders. Who's to blame?
After a year of free rides, CTtransit and other public transit buses are now charging again. The yearlong fare-free program originally was introduced to expedite boarding during the COVID pandemic and help residents financially during tough economic times.
Source: capeandislands.org
CTtransit bus rides are no longer free. Who's to blame?
Gov. Ned Lamont said the federal government forced the year-long program to expire. The government says that's only partially correct.
Source: ctmirror.org
Free fares are over for CT bus riders. Who's to blame?
After a year of free rides, CTtransit and other public transit buses are now charging again. The yearlong fare-free program originally was introduced to expedite boarding during the COVID pandemic and help residents financially during tough economic times.
Source: ctpublic.org