Additionally, we need more parking spaces at railroad stations. CDOT's initiative in Bridgeport where you offer thousands of free parking spaces is a good start. What's happening right here in Darien is not. Our Town Fathers have recently voted to raise day-parking rates at the Noroton Hts and Darien stations. Those who commute by car should be willing to pay for the privilege.
Today is another ozone alert day.
The polluted air we are all breathing today was not created by commuter rail riders. We don't need a Band-Aid approach to funding this crucial public service. We need the Legislature to do a complete overhaul. This fare hike proposal won't be the last. But you cannot keep going to the fare-box to find the revenue you need.