Gov. Ned Lamont was not able to move tolls through the Legislature early in his term, denying the state a windfall for long-delayed priorities. The election of Joe Biden, though, and a Democratic-led U.S. Congress means there could be help on the way on that front from Washington. Debate continues as progressives and moderates face off, and there remains a chance that nothing is passed. But the most likely outcome is a robust spending package that will include a large chunk of money for Connecticut. The state’s annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory came out earlier this month, and it showed that emissions from transportation are at higher levels than they were in 1990, which came in spite of great advances in fuel efficiency. In-fill construction, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and clean energy projects are essential. There is an unmet need for that kind of development in Connecticut, which would not only help the economy but attract a new cohort of state residents who are looking for something different.
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