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HB 5098

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO EXPAND THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SERVICE TO CONNECT HARTFORD, EAST HARTFORD, MANCHESTER, ROCKVILLE AND STORRS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 2 co-sponsors

Connecticut legislation seeks funding to establish Bus Rapid Transit corridors connecting Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, Rockville, and Storrs for improved regional mobility.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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Bill Summary · HB 5098

Legislative bill overview

HB 5098 proposes funding allocation to expand Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service across five Connecticut communities: Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, Rockville, and Storrs. The bill aims to create dedicated rapid transit corridors connecting these municipalities, potentially improving regional transportation connectivity and reducing reliance on personal vehicles.

Why is this important

Expanding BRT service addresses transportation equity and regional mobility by connecting urban, suburban, and college communities. This infrastructure investment could reduce traffic congestion, lower transportation costs for residents, and support economic development and workforce access across the Capitol Region and toward the University of Connecticut in Storrs.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and cost: The bill's fiscal impact is not specified in the introduction; legislators will debate whether the funding comes from new appropriations, reallocation of existing budgets, or other revenue sources, and whether the total cost is justified.
  • Service viability and ridership: Questions about whether sufficient demand exists to sustain BRT operations in these corridors, particularly in lower-density areas like Rockville and Storrs, and whether projected ridership justifies the infrastructure investment.
  • Implementation responsibility: Unclear whether this falls to existing transit agencies (likely CTTRANSIT), the state, or a new regional authority, creating potential conflicts over operational control, maintenance costs, and service standards across municipal boundaries.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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