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22Hartford News Special Edition Hartford Progress: An Update on One City, One Plan June, 2012CTfastrak Rapid Transit Rolls ForwardThe new CTfastrak rapid transitproject is the beginning of a newera of transportation inConnecticut, combining the fast,traffic-free service of a train withthe frequent, direct-to-your-destinationflexibility of a bus. Withexpress and feeder routes that willuse a new dedicated roadway forcommuters to avoid traffic congestionon local streets and on I-84,CTfastrak will benefit a large geographicarea and provide a one-seat,no transfer ride to regional employment,shopping, cultural, educationaland healthcare destinations.In addition to direct services,CTfastrak will connect with: 19Hartford express bus routes; 37Hartford local routes; 12 NewBritain/Bristol local routes; 28Waterbury local routes; Amtrak railservice in Hartford and future NewHaven-Hartford-Springfield railservice in Hartford, West Hartfordand Newington; and the WaterburyBranch Line Metro-North serviceto Bridgeport, Stamford and NewYork City.Eleven landscaped transit stationsalong the way will enhance localcommunities in Hartford, WestHartford, Newington and NewBritain with increased access anddevelopment opportunities. A fivemile multi-use trail for pedestrianstion phase starts? "The Hartfordregion definitely is in need of moremass transit options. Most peopleare still driving cars while we needfewer cars on I-84 and I-91 especiallyduring commute hours. So,the new CTfastrak project seemslike a great idea and will help tospur on new economic opportunitiesin the area," said James Verano,owner, Black Eyed Sally'sRestaurant, Hartford. " As I see theCTfastrak developing, I believecommuters will enjoy it's one-seatto connect to everywhere concept.""I think central Connecticut commuterswill use the futureCTfastrak bus transportation systemwith surprising frequency andwith surprising results. From a realestate professional perspective, theand cyclists offers more transportationchoices.What are some Hartford commuteropinions’ about the newCTfastrak project as the construc-new transit system will definitelycreate new commercial and residentialdevelopment opportunitiesalong its route," explained MarcGottensdiener, president, MarcGottensdiener & Associates,Hartford. "Our area needs animmediate economic stimuluseffort, and the CTfastrak project is aprogressive program that will createnew jobs and provide new businessopportunities."For more information and the latestupdates about CTfastrak, visitwww.CTfastrak.com.