Data on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week

Data on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week

Teen driver fatalities and crashes leading to serious injury within the state have more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, according to Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center.  Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. That data is highlighted during National Teen Driving Safety Week.

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Leaving Connecticut? Probably Headed to FL, NY or MA; More Residents Coming to CT Than Leaving for NY or MA

Leaving Connecticut?  Probably Headed to FL, NY or MA;  More Residents Coming to CT Than Leaving for NY or MA

Where’s everybody going?  According to data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, people leaving Connecticut during 2023 headed to Florida, New York and Massachusetts more than anywhere else. But more New York and Massachusetts residents relocated to Connecticut than left the Nutmeg State for those neighboring states, according to the latest census estimates.

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CT Fastrak to Receive $38.9 Million Federal Grant for Electric Buses, Chargers

CT Fastrak to Receive $38.9 Million Federal Grant for Electric Buses, Chargers

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is receiving a $38.9 million competitive grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase 46 battery electric buses and install 29 chargers for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit service, the agency recently announced.

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More Destinations, More Flights for Connecticut Air Travelers

More Destinations, More Flights for Connecticut Air Travelers

If you’re in Connecticut, it is getting easier to fly from here to there – wherever there may be.  This month, two carriers rapidly growing operations - Avelo Airlines at Tweed-New Haven and Breeze Airways from Bradley International – are adding destinations and reaching milestones.

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Student Videos Aim to Raise Awareness of Driving Safety; Record Number of Students Participate

Student Videos Aim to Raise Awareness of Driving Safety; Record Number of Students Participate

The Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers announced the winning high schools in their jointly sponsored 15th annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest. The videos focused on educating teens on how to be safer drivers to prevent crashes, injuries and deaths.

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