June 23, 2011

NEW BRITAIN DELEGATION TOUTS BENEFITS OF BUSWAY

The New Britain state legislative delegation is touting the benefits of the planned busway project and expressed support for the new jobs and economic development the busway project will create - especially for New Britain.

“In addition to the huge number of construction workers this project will put on the job,” said State Representative Tim O’Brien (D-24), “It is critical that this important rapid transit line will connect New Britain to our region and our regional economy. This will serve as the core of a good strong plan to build New Britain’s economy and create good-paying jobs for the future.”

"We are in dire need of a good transit line from New Britain to Hartford and it's my belief that this busway will serve our two cities for many years. The busway will create jobs (some temporary, others permanently) and will definitely free up some congestion on I-84. This will also help in economic growth for our two cities and the state in general," said State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25).

"Rapid bus systems have proven successful in other places. We can do it too,” said State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-New Britain). “This will put regular middle class people to work right away as the economy continues to recover.

Rep. O’Brien added, “Having a modern rapid transit system through New Britain gives businesses a strong reason to locate and create jobs in our city. It is part of making our whole state economically efficient and competitive. I am very glad that New Britain is being put at the center of the modern economy instead of being cut out of it, like we have been.”

The legislators pointed out that some politicians from other towns are opposing these forward-thinking plans for cheap political gain, adding that our state is presently suffering from following a plan not to invest in our transportation infrastructure resulting in one of the lowest job-creation rates in the nation.