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Last week’s heat wave was neither the worst nor the last we’ll see this summer. But its effects on our trains, planes and automobiles are worth remembering, and planning for, because this kind of weather will return. Heat can take a serious toll on our travels. Just consider… Continue Reading →
Long Island Sound was our I-95, only it actually worked. New London, blessed with deep water and a protected harbor, was one of the colony’s busiest ports. In a single year, 1748 to 1749, 62 vessels departed for foreign ports. Norwich and Middletown, reached by river, funneled the colony’s farms and forests down to waiting ships. New Haven moved goods both north and south. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“So stay tuned. We’re just four months from the November elections where, once again, our state’s failing transportation system could be a hot topic in the campaign.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Shawn Hoyt, the science administrator who helped bring School AI into Greenwich Public Schools, didn’t start with ChatGPT. He started with a policy. Continue Reading →
Connecticut: the land of steady habits where bad ideas don’t go away, they just get bigger. Continue Reading →
“Connecticut also got into cars early. Hartford, Bridgeport and New Britain all had their moment in the auto industry. But we also got into regulation early, because this is Connecticut and we do enjoy a good rule. In 1901, Connecticut passed the nation’s first statewide motor-vehicle speed-limit law: 12 miles per hour in cities and 15 on country roads.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Supporters insist these cameras are not about revenue. Fair enough. If every driver obeyed the speed limit, the towns would collect nothing. But when local governments begin projecting millions of dollars in future ticket revenue (and dreaming of how it might be spent), they shouldn’t be surprised when taxpayers become suspicious.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Whatever your destination, always BYO (and wear) a helmet when operating on two wheels. And remember: E-bikes and scooters should use UL-certified batteries and never be charged aboard any vehicle or station. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“About 3,500 LIRR workers walked out this past weekend, shutting down service for nearly 300,000 daily riders. The fight is over wages and health costs.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“If you’re planning a European vacation this summer, double check. Because jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the war began Lufthansa has already cancelled 20,000 flights this summer.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →