In the next 20 years there will be more cars, more trucks, more older drivers and more congestion on our highways. Driving alone will be less convenient, more expensive, and regulated in more places during certain hours. More people will telecommute and use rail and bus service in Connecticut because it will be more convenient and more cost effective to do so.

More people will opt to live and/or work in higher density, mixed-use areas that are pedestrian-friendly and have good access to public transportation.

New technology, new materials and new tools will be developed to operate, maintain, and manage existing transportation facilities and services. In 50 years, there may be a return to the 19th century concept of people living and working in a clustered environment requiring limited or no personal transportation. Goods may be shipped from ports, airports and other freight terminals to distribution centers via automated systems running along side, under or over rail and highway rights-of-way.

James F. Byrnes
Acting Commissioner
Conn. Dept of Transportation

More > >