May 23, 2014
The Waterbury delegation hailed the recent passage of the state bond package that provides $18 million in funding for construction of the Waterbury Intermodal Transportation Center.
“Support and passage of the state bond package was critical especially in view of the inclusion of $18 million Waterbury Intermodal Transportation Project which I have been pleased to work on from its inception,” said Sen. Hartley. “Rail commuters in the greater Naugatuck Valley will soon benefit from the first phase of the project which will provide safe, accessible parking and convenient access to the passenger rail.”
“This is another big step in the long process of redeveloping the train station area and I’m pleased the legislature was able to come together and fund this worthwhile endeavor,” Rep. D’Amelio said. “Building an up-to-date transportation hub will serve Waterbury and the surrounding community for years to come, and be a boost to the local economy.”
“Reinvesting in the community and offering streamlined transportation alternatives is a boon for Waterbury and will bring much-needed cohesion to a long overdue area of our city and one of the main gateways to downtown,” Rep Noujaim said. “I’m happy this funding was approved and look forward to seeing the project through to completion.”
“We must continue to support transportation options that reduce the congestion on Connecticut’s highways,” Rep. Berger said. “This funding will help offer commuters additional travel options and will help our region and the state to grow the economy and create jobs.”
“These funds will go a long way toward Waterbury realizing the transportation hub it has the potential to be,” Rep. Cuevas said. “I look forward to seeing the work progress.”
“One of the most difficult hurdles to economic development is an inadequate transportation infrastructure,” Rep. Butler said. “I am pleased to see we are making the investments necessary to help Waterbury out of the economic doldrums of today’s economy.”
The Waterbury Intermodal Transportation Center is being constructed on the site of the former SNET building on Meadow Street. Demolition of the property began earlier this year and when completed will feature expanded parking, better access to the Metro-North rail line and streamlined bus service.
Senate Bill 29 “ An Act Authorizing and Adjusting Bonds of the State for Capital Improvements, Transportation and other Purposes”, passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate Chamber. The bill now heads to the governor for his signature.