Hartford-New Britain Busway
Encyclopedia
The New Britain–Hartford Busway is a proposed bus rapid transit
line running between Union Station
in Hartford
and downtown New Britain
, in north central Connecticut
. The busway was originally selected as the most cost-effective means to relieve congestion on I-84 between Hartford and Plainville
, but the cost has increased from $75 million to $579 million.
The busway will run along the "Newington Secondary," a former rail corridor between New Britain and Newington Junction.
West Hartford
Newington
New Britain
Bus rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is a term applied to a variety of public transportation systems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. Often this is achieved by making improvements to existing infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling...
line running between Union Station
Union Station (Hartford)
Hartford Union Station is the main railway station in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. . The historic station building is near the State Capitol Building. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque building designed by George Keller and built in 1889. A 1914 fire required that it be completely rebuilt,...
in Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
and downtown New Britain
New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Hartford. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 71,254....
, in north central Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
. The busway was originally selected as the most cost-effective means to relieve congestion on I-84 between Hartford and Plainville
Plainville, Connecticut
Plainville is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 17,328 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.8 square miles , of which 9.8 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water...
, but the cost has increased from $75 million to $579 million.
The busway will run along the "Newington Secondary," a former rail corridor between New Britain and Newington Junction.
Proposal
The busway is set to follow the route of an abandoned rail right-of-way (the "Newington Secondary") from downtown New Britain to a location near the Newington Junction station. It will then run parallel to the current Amtrak rail line. Other public bus routes may enter the busway at various points to speed their trip to downtown Hartford. 16 new or rehabilitated bridges will support the busway, and the project will include a new access road for Amtrak maintenance vehicles, as well as a 5 mile multi-use trail between New Britain and Newington. Along much of its length, the busway will be constructed as a grade-separated limited-access highway.Proposed station stops
HartfordHartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
- Union StationUnion Station (Hartford)Hartford Union Station is the main railway station in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. . The historic station building is near the State Capitol Building. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque building designed by George Keller and built in 1889. A 1914 fire required that it be completely rebuilt,...
- Sigourney StreetSigourney Street (CDOT station)Sigourney Street will be a station on the Hartford-New Britain Busway located in the city of Hartford, Connecticut.-References:...
- Park StreetPark Street (CDOT station)Park Street will be a station on the Hartford-New Britain Busway located in the city of Hartford, Connecticut.-References:...
- Kane StreetKane Street (CDOT station)Kane Street will be a station on the Hartford-New Britain Busway located in the city of Hartford, Connecticut.-References:...
West Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town was incorporated in 1854. Prior to that date, the town was a parish of Hartford....
- Flatbush AvenueFlatbush Avenue (CDOT station)Flatbush Avenue will be a station on the Hartford-New Britain Busway located in the town of West Hartford, Connecticut.-References:...
- ElmwoodElmwood (CDOT station)Elmwood will be a station on the Hartford-New Britain Busway located in the town of West Hartford, Connecticut.-References:...
Newington
Newington, Connecticut
Newington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 29,306. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has its headquarters in Newington....
- Newington JunctionNewington (CDOT station)Newington Station is a proposed station in Newington, Connecticut, on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Commuter Rail Line. It was listed by the Department of Transportation as one of three new stations that would be built for the line, the others being Enfield and North Haven/Hamden.The station...
- Cedar StreetCedar Street (CDOT station)Cedar Street will be a station on the Hartford-New Britain Busway located in the town of Newington, Connecticut.-References:...
New Britain
New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Hartford. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 71,254....
- East StreetEast Street (CDOT station)East Street will be a station on the Hartford-New Britain Busway located in the city of New Britain.-References:...
- East Main StreetEast Main Street (CDOT station)East Main Street will be a station on the Hartford-New Britain Busway located in the city of New Britain.-References:...
- Downtown New BritainDowntown New Britain (CDOT station)Downtown New Britain will be the New Britain terminal of the Hartford-New Britain Busway.-References:...