by bobbarbn
Recently we have been hearing about Gov. Rell's interest in establishing a busway from New Britain to Hartford. It appears that this busway will primarily follow the old Highland Division of the New Haven (Conrail) railroad between the two cities.
It still amazes me why they would want to put a busway in where there is already an established TRACK (albeit out of service and in need of a rehab). Well, I guess it really doesn't "amaze" me as long as there are TILCON's and other large constructiion outfits that believe that a 12 lane highway is more economical than a single track railroad.
The attached link gives you a pretty good overview of the proposed
project and some photographs as well. Hopefully this post will generate some interesting replies. Enjoy!
http://www.ctrapidtransit.com/
It still amazes me why they would want to put a busway in where there is already an established TRACK (albeit out of service and in need of a rehab). Well, I guess it really doesn't "amaze" me as long as there are TILCON's and other large constructiion outfits that believe that a 12 lane highway is more economical than a single track railroad.
The attached link gives you a pretty good overview of the proposed
project and some photographs as well. Hopefully this post will generate some interesting replies. Enjoy!
http://www.ctrapidtransit.com/
BobN