Mark Zydanowicz Supports Local Rail  West Hartford - Mark Zydanowicz of West Hartford, Connecticut release a statement supporting railroad in the Greater Central Connecticut. The current plan is to tear up approximately nine miles of existing rail bed and to create a concrete walled "bus way" to facilitate commuter service between New Britain and Hartford. "Once the rail bed is taken for a bus way, it is lost forever. |
Zydanowicz: Stop railroading the "Rail Road" West Hartford CT Republican 1st Congressional Candidate Mark Zydanowicz said today, "The only transportation solution that makes sense is improved connectivity of rail lines within the Greater Central Connecticut region for both passenger and freight service" After studying the issue and attending a hearing last week at the State Capital, Zydanowicz has joined the fight to stop the nine mile $600 million proposed bus way that will increase rider ship from the current level of 11,000 per day to 15,000. "Do the math", Zydanowicz said, "The biggest problem I have with this proposal is not only the cost but it does little to help economic development along the proposed route. A rail solution costs about $1million per mile and has a much broader return on investment and commerce" he said. The current plan is to tear up approximately nine miles of existing rail bed and to create aconcrete walled "bus way" to facilitate commuter service between New Britain and Hartford. "Why not facilitate commuter and freight service not only between Hartford and New Britain, but between the entire Central Connecticut corridor increasing access to New York City and Boston by the use of rail"? Zydanowicz asked. "Once the rail bed is taken for a bus way, it is lost forever. We lose the opportunity for a much more feasible rail solution. If elected I will act swiftly to create traction for a rail solution, both freight and passenger to better serve the needs of the 1st District and Connecticut. Zydanowicz concluded. |
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6 comments:
"If elected I will act swiftly to create traction for a rail solution, both freight and passenger to better serve the needs of the 1st District and Connecticut. Zydanowicz concluded."
Their are several problems with this statement:
1. It starts with the word "IF"
2. There's no indication of what the action would be
3. This guy doesn't stand a chance against Larson.
Dear Anonymous -
Unlike Larson he at least listens to the wishes of the people and is willing to fight for what we want -a rail system between Hartford and Waterbury. And I challenge Larson and supporters of the busway to come to Bristol - and other surrounding communities - to justify to taxpayers that spending $600 million for a 9 mile roadway is ok. If the busway is such a great idea then why is there so much opposition ?! Time to replace incumbents in Congress with new folks who listen and understand the real value of money.
A Bristol Taxpayer
MarkZydanowicz should not be injecting himself into a regional issue that should, instead, be resolved by the consensus of local Municipal leaders & State officials.
His job as a Congresman is to support projects that are the priority of the State.
I have interacted with Mark Zydanowicz and with Larson. When it comes to integrity, honesty and caring about his state, Mark has it all over Larson. I know he has my vote and every person I interact with will hear my Larson story. Trust me it isn’t pretty. Go Mark Larson needs a one-way ticket back to CT.
so much for our new britain politics.
maybe tom should grab the next train out of town.
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