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Street racing — which includes behaviors such as drag racing, street takeovers and weaving through traffic — poses significant risks to drivers, pedestrians and emergency responders Continue Reading →
Ben Branyan’s presentation for Thursday night to the BOE describes Greenwich Public Schools as an “outlier,” given the denial to park buses under I95 despite other locations where vehicles park under the highway in Connecticut. He asserts the FHWA framework is inconsistently applied.
A memorandum from the FHWA in November 2023 cited a fire that resulted in the closure of a bridge on the Santa Monica Freeway, causing the detour of approximately 290,000 vehicles per day. The memo also cited a similar incident in March 2017 in Atlanta, GA when a massive fire ignited under I-85 North caused a 100-foot section of the bridge to collapse. Continue Reading →
The statewide litter picking blitz in response to an increase in trash being discarded along state roads and highways launched on Monday, April 13, 2026, and will run through Friday, April 17, 2026. Continue Reading →
Law enforcement agencies will ramp up their distracted driving enforcement efforts in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for their “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign from April 1-30, 2026. During this period, officers across Connecticut will focus on identifying and citing drivers who engage in unsafe behaviors such as texting. Continue Reading →
As the national average nears $4 a gallon — rising more than $1 in one month — crude oil prices remain elevated amid uncertainty about the direction of the war, settling above $100 a barrel when markets closed on Friday. Connecticut holds the 17th place on the list of highest gas prices in the nation. Continue Reading →
“It is something we are taking seriously and trying to understand – from everybody’s point of view – what to do about this – whether it’s education, whether its making any changes, whether it’s pausing it.” – Lauren Rabin, Greenwich Selectwoman Continue Reading →
Six in 10 drivers said glare is a problem after dark, and nearly three-quarters of those affected said it has worsened over the past decade. Continue Reading →
AAA Northeast’s March 23 survey of fuel prices found the average price for a gallon of regular in Connecticut is up 24¢ from last week ($3.64), averaging $3.88. Today’s price is 98¢ higher than a month ago ($2.90) and 88¢ higher than this day last year ($3.00). Continue Reading →
In order for construction on the elevator at the train station, there will be a temporary closure of the Greenwich Train Station from March 26 at 12:00 noon until March 30 at 4:45am. Continue Reading →
“After a long winter, it’s natural for people to want to get outside for fun, recreation, or exercise. With increased outdoor activities comes increased risks to bicyclists and pedestrians.” – Connecticut Dept of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. Continue Reading →