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CT HJ00054
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
- Expresses opposition to the Federal Railroad Administration's NEC Future plan to construct a railroad bypass on the Northeast Corridor between Old Saybrook, Connecticut, and Kenyon, Rhode Island
- Cites negative impacts on southeastern Connecticut communities including declining property values, divided neighborhoods, disruption to scenic and historic towns, and harm to tourist areas
- Warns the bypass would significantly damage the Connecticut River Estuary's fragile ecology and irreparably harm Old Lyme's nationally registered historical landmarks, along with farmland and businesses
- Notes that even the threat of the proposed bypass has already halted real estate transactions in southeastern Connecticut communities
- Calls for the bypass plan to be eliminated from the Federal Railroad Administration's NEC Future plan before a final recommendation is issued, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Federal Railroad Administration
Legislative Description
Resolution Expressing Opposition To The Federal Railroad Administration's Plan To Construct A Bypass Through Southeastern Connecticut.
Last Action
File Number 298
3/29/2017
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/25/2017
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