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It doesn't have to be a long commute to save money.

"I know people who commute all the way from Rhode Island, and they are saving huge dollars. I'm lucky that my commute is only 15 to 20 minutes each day. But even on a short commute like mine the benefits are still great. I'm still saving every time I don't have to fill up my gas tank. I'm still saving the wear and tear on my car and the repair bills. And, I can do something else instead of getting stressed in traffic. It doesn't have to be a 100 mile round trip commute to make it worthwhile." Mildred J.
November 27, 2007
Do "OneThing" to Go Green Do "OneThing" to Go Green
Governor M. Jodi Rell has launched a campaign to get the state's 3.5 million residents to do one thing a day, every day to reduce personal energy consumption. The governor wants each Connecticut resident to take one small step that in one year would add up to 1.2 billion OneThings - more than enough to make a real difference on issues such as consumption, conservation and the use of clean and renewable energy. Read the full story
Shore Line East offers Holiday Weekend Service to NYC Shore Line East offers Holiday Weekend Service to NYC
This holiday season shoppers along the Connecticut shoreline now have another way to get to New York City. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has begun special weekend holiday rail service on Shore Line East beginning Saturday, November 17, 2007 through Sunday, December 30, 2007. Read the full story

Meet Mike Gallagher, Bike Commuter Meet Mike Gallagher, Bike Commuter
Mike Gallagher is not your typical commuter. He travels 13 miles roundtrip to work every day from his home in Hartford on a three wheel recumbent bike. Mike says biking is very good for his health. "It's a lot like traveling by foot. I can slow or bike briskly. It usually take him 35 minutes to travel the six and half miles between work and home. Read the full story
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Governor Rell Announces Free Trial Ride on CT Buses
As an incentive for Connecticut drivers to use public transportation, Governor M. Jodi Rell announced the state's Department of Transportation is distributing free trial bus passes to commuters.
"This is a great opportunity for commuters to discover the benefits of using the bus," Governor Rell said. "As we approach the holidays and the inevitable winter weather, I think people who give the bus a try will find it less stressful than driving."
Interested commuters can contact a Connecticut DOT Commuter Services representative in Fairfield County by calling 1-800-FIND-RIDE; in the greater Hartford/New London area by calling 1-800-972 EASY; and in the Greater New Haven/Waterbury area by calling 1-800-ALL-RIDE.

Save Money, Save Time , Save Gas To find options for your commute, call (800) 972-3279

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