Month: May 2015

Bridgeport News: Ash Creek Bridge To Metro Station

Bridgeport, Conn. (May 31, 2015) – Background: Today, Gov. Malloy and state leaders announced that the state Department of Transportation has approved $3.8 million in funding to build a new pedestrian bridge over Ash Creek, providing greater access for Bridgeporters to the Fairfield Metro train station (click here for more info: http://bit.ly/1LVJIyi). In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement:   “This is great news for Bridgeport. Our city is making significant investments in transit oriented development, which helps us create jobs and grow businesses by ensuring transportation is readily available for folks within Connecticut and the Greater New York City area. Between investing in a second train station, improving our downtown train station, and giving pedestrians access…

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