Wednesday, May 13, 2009

City Leaders Call for Enhanced Commuter Rail

Photo credit: Rodney Crockett for the Hartford BID

Michael Zaleski, Executive Director of the Hartford Business Improvement District joined Hartford Mayor Eddie A. Perez, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, City Director of Development Services Director David Panagore, Vicki Shotland of the Greater Hartford Transit District, and Paul Mounds from Congressman John Larson’s office at a news conference on Monday at Union Station to speak in favor of increased commuter rail service for Downtown Hartford. The news conference was held in conjunction with National Train Week. According to Mayor Perez, enhanced commuter rail can lead to job creation, enhanced pedestrian traffic and more business for the city.

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