by Joe Aiello | Northeast Field Coordinator “Hey… Dad? Wanna have a catch?” Who doesn’t love Field of Dreams? That scene gets me every time. I can just THINK of that scene and I get misty eyed. …….. Sorry. We are here to talk about trains and not emotional Kevin Costner movies from the 1990s (we can save that for a later blog). Back in October, Abe & I had the opportunity to head to New Haven, CT and take a tour of the new Hartford Line and to see some of the development that is being built thanks to the project. We were treated to an amazing personal tour led by ConnDOT Public Transit Administrator Carl Jackson and Assistant Rail Administrator Richard Jankovich. We really felt like they rolled out the red carpet for us. After a short walk around New Haven Union Station, we all hopped on a northbound Hartford Line train and headed for Meriden, CT. Now, if you know me - you know that I’m a big fan of transit-oriented development and Meriden has it in spades. Continue reading...
