Guidelines & Information on Traveling in Connecticut
As Connecticut enters Phase 2 of reopening, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has released new information on what state residents can expect for train, bus, and highway travel.
Trains
Earlier this week, Metro-North Railroad announced it has begun to increase train service on the New Haven Line. The new schedule will provide a 115% increase, with several trains added in the morning and afternoon peak periods. Metro-North will continue to fully disinfect stations every 12 hours and trains every 24 hours.
In addition, customers and employees are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times while in stations, on platforms, onboard trains, and at the Terminal.
Rail service on the Hartford Line and Shore Line East continues to operate on a limited schedule. Danbury Line and Waterbury Line service remains suspended to accelerate ongoing capital projects.
Buses
According to the DOT's release:
"On the bus system, riders will continue to board through the rear door on buses so equipped. Some buses already feature clear plastic dividers between the bus driver and the general public and CTtransit is moving forward with the procurement and installation of additional driver barriers on other buses. These barriers are expected to be installed before Labor Day 2020."
Highways
The DOT also announced that the 23 service plazas on I-95, Route 15 and I-395 (as well as the seven rest areas along I-95, I-91, and I-84) are fully open for food, fuel, restrooms and other amenities. All services plazas and rest areas have implemented enhanced and more frequent cleaning in common areas.
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