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… That runs through Long IslandAm I reading this right?
You want to build a tunnel from Connecticut to New Jersey?
… That runs through Long IslandAm I reading this right?
You want to build a tunnel from Connecticut to New Jersey?
You realize you’re having a debate with yourself, right? Because you’re struggling to disprove things that I didn’t say.By definition, any highway that passes through an urban center will "split" a city. The placement of those highways were a matter of public debate concerning a multitude of issues. To assert that I-84 was built where it is on racial grounds is an allegation that requires proof. My recollection is that highway construction in the area was more a product of economics with little forethought given to future trends. Who in their right mind would recommend putting I-91 along the river thereby cutting off the downtown from one of its most valuable areas for commercial development. Imagine all the restaurants and entertainment venues that got squashed by lousy planning. The question is whether spending billions now to reroute major highways rather than expanding them would be the best use of the available funds.
And Mr. and Mrs. “X” you can take the tunnel right through Long Island and on up the Storrs. Easy Peezy.How else are we supposed to recruit NJ?
Has there ever been a high speed rail option that has been economically viable in the US?High speed rail.
Building a tunnel under water bodies is pretty standard these days with massive boring machines.Yeah, that Bridgeport to Long Island to New Jersey tunnel just seems logistically pretty challenging. If you want to bypass NYC, why not just take the Tappan Zee and then 287?
Went the Tap the other day.., was an utter nightmare on 287.Building a tunnel under water bodies is pretty standard these days with massive boring machines.
10 miles from New Haven to LI across the water. The 2 Miles or so from LI to NJ. Its really not that technically difficult. Expensive but it would be repaid with tolls. If you're a trucker there are enormous economic savings in fuel and road time. Probably worth $80 each way for a truck.Am I reading this right?
You want to build a tunnel from Connecticut to New Jersey?
A lot of people that can afford it are actually leaving the northeast. I think someone like Cathie Wood can live anywhere yet she is moving Ark investment to flaAnd the estate taxes are higher, gas taxes are higher, and there is more onerous business regulation. However, our schools are better, our medical care is generally better, and there are 4 seasons if you like that. It’s a great place to live if you can afford it.
Yes. Many, many things.The Fairfield Train Station was built in the 1890s. At the time it was built, it took LESS time to take a train from Fairfield to Grand Central then it takes. today. Other than Northeastern U.S. infrastructure, is there anything in the world that hasn't been improved over the last 125 years?
I think the issue is less technology and more geography. Take out a map and try to draw your route on it.Building a tunnel under water bodies is pretty standard these days with massive boring machines.
I go that way fairly frequently and rarely have a significant problem. Now Southwestern Connecticut, that’s a whole different kettle of fish.Went the Tap the other day.., was an utter nightmare on 287.
Unless you are going to use the Long Island Expressway to connect the two tunnels I don’t think that actually works. If you are planning to use the Long Island Expressway to connect the two tunnels, is it really going to save you any time. It’s notorious for back ups.10 miles from New Haven to LI across the water. The 2 Miles or so from LI to NJ. Its really not that technically difficult. Expensive but it would be repaid with tolls. If you're a trucker there are enormous economic savings in fuel and road time. Probably worth $80 each way for a truck.
Massachusetts has surpassed CT in most things over the past 20+ years including the inferiority and inefficiency of its transportation. Yes we got a highway under the city and massively improved traffic to the airport, but the commuter rail lines here take just as long at CT/Metro North yet are half the distances. I live 30 miles from Boston, but trains take 50 minutes. Somehow everything here evolved from the T model of stops every 300 yards. There are rarely express trains and we never, ever had bar cars or vendors selling beverages outside of the trains. Grand Central service still blows away MA trains.The Fairfield Train Station was built in the 1890s. At the time it was built, it took LESS time to take a train from Fairfield to Grand Central then it takes. today. Other than Northeastern U.S. infrastructure, is there anything in the world that hasn't been improved over the last 125 years?
A lot of people that can afford it are actually leaving the northeast. I think someone like Cathie Wood can live anywhere yet she is moving Ark investment to fla
The Fairfield Train Station was built in the 1890s. At the time it was built, it took LESS time to take a train from Fairfield to Grand Central then it takes. today. Other than Northeastern U.S. infrastructure, is there anything in the world that hasn't been improved over the last 125 years?
I sold Amzn @ 45…but i bought at 25. Lol. Not as smart as her.Cathie lives in my town and has for a long time. I’m not sure how much longer she will run the business as she is 66. In any case, with the new work from anywhere model, why stay here and pay the tax bill? I think she is brilliant. She called Amazon very, very early and was laughed at. Good for her!
A lot of people that can afford it are actually leaving the northeast. I think someone like Cathie Wood can live anywhere yet she is moving Ark investment to fla
NH taxes business owners at 10%. At least it did when I checked. If I was a W2 it would have been a possible destination. Not sure how they tax retirementI am the Drum Major for ... the movement to dissuade people from moving to Florida. Or Texas. New Hampshire actually has a better tax structure - no sales tax; no income tax; better estate tax + moving funds through to family. Buy a big coastal house from Portsmouth to the Maine border. Or North Conway.
Underrated, accurate commentJust another, “We think we’re smarter than we are.”, CT moment.
I am the Drum Major for ... the movement to dissuade people from moving to Florida. Or Texas. New Hampshire actually has a better tax structure - no sales tax; no income tax; better estate tax + moving funds through to family. Buy a big coastal house from Portsmouth to the Maine border. Or North Conway.
I am the Drum Major for ... the movement to dissuade people from moving to Florida. Or Texas. New Hampshire actually has a better tax structure - no sales tax; no income tax; better estate tax + moving funds through to family. Buy a big coastal house from Portsmouth to the Maine border. Or North Conway.
Connecticut is so backward in regards to growth. I grew up in Barkhamsted and the people up there still fight any type of growth economically, like it is just going to magically appear without any give and take. Even eco-tourism with the Farmington River and trails. So many people are stuck in the past. I agree though Skiblets, if we are hitching our wagon to In-N-Out Burgers coming Connecticut will never move forward.
I didn’t say that 84 was built “on racial grounds“. What I did say is that it’s impact is greater on minorities (due to the racial composition of Hartford vs the burbs).
I didn’t write the infrastructure bill, nor did I vote it into law, but if it is looking to address racial in equities in infrastructure, Hartford squarely meets that definition and the state should seek out and gain funding for remediating that issue (aka I-84 big dig.)
Connecticut taxpayers pay their share of taxes, and then some. This is one of those instances where we are entitled to get some money back. It would be foolish not to take advantage of that. If you have a minute, drop your senators and congressmen an email to let them know that.
Property taxes aren‘t brutal in NH (relative to Massachusetts) if you own a house in a predominantly second home community. Thus, the school age population is small relative to the number of homes in the town.But the property taxes are brutal.
Rich people can afford the complex estate planning to offset the difference