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Public Hearings on Proposed Shoreline East, Metro North Fare Hikes Held in Old Saybrook

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Shoreline_East_logoMTA logoThe Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) is proposing to increase public transit fares for the New Haven Line (Metro North) and Shore Line East rail services.  For example, the proposed one-way fare on Shoreline East from Old Saybrook to New Haven would rise on Dec. 1, 2016, from $6.75 to $7.25.  Similarly, the proposed one-way peak fare on Metro North from New Haven to Grand Central would rise from $22.00 to $23.50 and off-peak from $16.50 to $17.50.

The Department will be holding public hearings to receive comments on the proposed fare changes. Those nearest to Lyme and Old Lyme will be on Thursday,  Sept. 1, at Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main St., Old Saybrook from 4 to 6 p.m. and then later on the same evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

The CT DOT is also planning to increase fares for CTtransit and CTfastrak local and express bus services, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services with effect from Dec. 4, 2016, and to amend the tariffs for bus services to allow for the implementation of a new account-based smart card fare payment system (effective on or after Dec. 1, 2016).

Some other notable proposed increases include:

Old Saybrook to New Haven, ten-trip: $60.75 to $65.25
Old Saybrook to New Haven, monthly: $142.00 to $152.25
Westbrook to New Haven, one-way: $6.25 to $6.50
Westbrook to New Haven, ten-trip: $56.25 to $58.50
Westbrook to New Haven, monthly: $129.00 to $136.50
New Haven to Grand Central, weekly: $149.50 to $158.50
New Haven to Grand Central, monthly: $467.00 to $495.00

To see the proposed increases for Shoreline East fares, click here.
To see the proposed increases for Metro-North New Haven line fares to and from Grand Central Station, click here.
To see the proposed increases for Metro-North New Haven line fares to and from intermediate stations, click here.
To see the proposed increases for CTtransit and CTfastrak fares, click here.

In the event that you are unable to appear in person, you are encouraged to email comments to the DOT at dot.farecomments@ct.gov or through the DOT’s website.

Comments may also be mailed to:
Comment on Fare Changes
Bureau of Public Transportation
2800 Berlin Turnpike
P.O. Box 317546
Newington, CT 06131-7546

The comment period closes Sept. 15, 2016.

In the event you cannot make the public hearing in Old Saybrook and would like to testify in person, see the additional dates and locations below for future public hearings.

Wednesday, Sept. 7: 4 – 7 pm
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St., Hartford

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 11 am – 2 pm
Meriden Town Hall, City Council Chamber, 142 East Main St., Meriden

Tuesday, Sept. 13: 4 – 7 pm
Silas Bronson Library, 267 Grand St., Waterbury

Wednesday, Sept. 14: 4 – 6 pm and 7 – 9 pm
UConn Stamford Campus Auditorium, One University Pl., Stamford

Thursday, Sept. 15: 4 – 6 pm and 7 – 9 pm
New Haven Hall of Records, Room G-2, 200 Orange St., New Haven

State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) also invites readers to raise any questions or comments directly with him at devin.carney@housegop.ct.gov or (800) 842-1423.

Old Lyme Library Thanks Summer Reading Program Sponsors

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Barbara Crowley, owner of The Chocolate Shell (left) stands with OL-PGN Children's Librarian Julie Bartley after Bartley has presented Crowley with a certificate in appreciation of her support of the Summer Reading Program.

Barbara Crowley, owner of The Chocolate Shell (left) stands with OL-PGN Children’s Librarian Julie Bartley after Bartley has presented Crowley with a certificate in appreciation of her support of the Summer Reading Program.

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes’s Masquerade-Themed Finale Party on Thursday, Sept. 1.  This event is for for teens in grades 6-12.

Create a masquerade mask at the library, or wear your own from home. Or…dress up as a character from one of your favorite books you read this summer!

The Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe receives its Certificate of Appreciation from the Children's Library for supporting the Summer Reading program.

The Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe receives its Certificate of Appreciation from the Children’s Library for supporting the Summer Reading Program.

This is the last chance to submit your reading logs for raffle entries into the grand prize drawing. All entries must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. and the drawing will take place at 4 p.m.

The Children’s Librarian Julie Bartley is delighted to announce that at the half-way point of this program more than 50,000 minutes had been read. She also wishes to acknowledge the support of The Chocolate Shell and The Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe, who donated prizes for the participants.

DaVinci Pizza receives its Certificate of Appreciation from the Old Lyme PGN Library Children's Librarian.

DaVinci Pizza receives its Certificate of Appreciation from the Old Lyme PGN Library Children’s Librarian.

Celebrate the end of summer reading at our Finish Line Fun Pizza Party on Friday, Sept. 2. Dress as your favorite sports star or as a character from a book that you read this summer.  This event is for youngsters in grades K-5

This is the last chance to submit your reading log for entries into the grand prize raffle. The prize drawing will be held at 4:45 p.m.  Registration is required.

Craousel Shop owners Dee and Jerry stand in front of their business proudly displaying their Certificate of Appreciation from the OL Library.

Craousel Shop owners Dee and Jerry stand in front of their business proudly displaying their Certificate of Appreciation from the OL Library.

The Children’s Librarian Julie Bartley is delighted to announce that at the half-way point of this program more than 30,000 minutes had been read. She also wishes to acknowledge the support of Da Vinci Pizza and the Old Lyme Carousel & Shop, who donated prizes for the participants.

All the businesses that received certificates have said they will hang them up in their place of business for all to see.