“Funny thing about global oil trade: it’s not controlled by admirals or presidents. It’s controlled by insurance underwriters in London.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
The Connecticut Economy in a “Strait” Jacket?
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The Real Winter Warriors: CT Dept of Transportation vs Mother Nature
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“In some states, fracking brine (euphemistically called “produced water”) is used for highway treatment. But that’s banned in Connecticut due to its residual radioactivity. All of these salty corrosives aren’t good for your car, damaging the frame, underbody, brake and fuel lines, suspension components, and fasteners. Rust never sleeps. That makes washing your vehicle after a storm even more important.”- Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
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Talking Transportation: Your Car Has a Face — and the DMV Is Judging It
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“Your car has a face, and in Connecticut, that face can be subject to editorial review by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Six characters may not seem dangerous, but in the wrong order your choice of vanity plates may apparently pose a serious threat to public morality. Or so says the DMV.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
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Talking Transportation: Winter Travel Tips
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“Growing up in The Great White North (Canada, eh?), Winter seemed to last about six months. This Winter in Connecticut seems even longer. But feet of snow and sub-freezing temperatures don’t have to stop you if you follow some tried and true travel hacks.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
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Greenwich RTC Chair Michael Hahn Statement on Erin Stewart’s Attacks
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“In order to defeat Ned Lamont and return our state to prosperity, we need to nominate a candidate for Governor capable of unifying our Party across the state. It is indefensible that candidate Stewart would seek to denigrate the hard working, dedicated Republicans from our town and region simply because of where they live.” – Mike Hahn Greenwich RTC chair Continue Reading →
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Talking Transportation: Big Brother, Facial Recognition and A.I.
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“Bridgeport joins a growing list of cities rejecting Flock out of privacy and data- sharing concerns. Those cities claim that Flock does more than scan license plates, but also the faces of protestors. And shares its data with the Feds. Imagine the possibilities.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
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Talking Transportation: Strawberries in January
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As we devoured the perfectly ripe melon and delicious strawberries, it got me thinking about how lucky we in Connecticut are to be able to enjoy fresh, out-of- season fruit in the depths of winter. But how it makes its way to our supermarkets is not only a tale of botany but of logistics and long-distance transportation at some cost to our environment. Continue Reading →
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Talking Transportation: Who’s Running the Railroad?
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If you’ve ever wondered who’s actually in charge when your train is late, your ticket doesn’t scan, and parking enforcement is already writing you up, congratulations, you’ve stumbled upon the mysteries of Connecticut rail governance. Continue Reading →
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Best of Talking Transportation: 2025
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Here are Jim Cameron’s top five most widely read Talking Transportation columns of 2025 for readers to re-enjoy – or fume over, whichever is the case. Continue Reading →
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Talking Transportation: Ticket Turmoil on Metro-North
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“If you’re a Metro-North rider in Connecticut, already juggling limited parking, train delays, and the usual commuter indignities, get ready for something new in January. Not a fare hike (for once), but a complete rewiring of how train tickets will work, courtesy of the MTA.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →