January 30, 2020

Public Hearing on Tolls Proposal – TOMORROW

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TOMORROW, Friday, January 31^st, the Public Hearing in the Transportation Committee for the governor’s transportation plan, which includes a proposal for tolls on trucks.

Public Hearing on Tolls Proposal

Where: Legislative Office Building, Room 1E, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

When: TOMORROW, Friday, January 31^st, 2020 beginning at 1:00 p.m.

This issue is very important to our district because one of the proposed locations is on I-395 in Plainfield. If this happens, we are looking at increased use of our local roads, including traffic, safety, and financial concerns. Additionally, trucks already pay high taxes to the state for use of our highways and bridges. If we force them to pay more, they will likely pass those expenses onto consumers for the goods they deliver.

Regardless of where you stand on the issue of tolls, this is your opportunity to make your voice heard, and I highly encourage you to do so. Your commitment and time given to providing testimony is greatly appreciated and much needed during this important legislative process.

See below for details:

How to Testify in Person

Come to the Legislative Office Building (LOB) on Friday, January 31st, 2020 in Hearing Room 1E.
Signups will be conducted via a lottery system and numbers will be drawn between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in Room 2300 of the LOB to determine the speaking order.
The first hour of the hearing is reserved for elected officials.
Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.
Please submit 55 copies of written testimony to the Transportation Committee staff (same time and location mentioned above).
Tips and FAQs about testifying are available on our website by clicking here.

How to Submit Testimony Online

Send a brief email ASAP to TRAtestimony@cga.ct.gov.
Reference “Draft Bill LCO #373″ in the subject line.
Include your name and town.
You may copy me on the email at Brian.Lanoue@cga.ct.gov.
Feel free to attend the hearing on Friday and listen to what others have to say.

Directions & Building Info

Set your GPS to 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. That is the address of the Legislative Office Building (LOB).
As you come to the intersection of 300 Capitol Avenue and Hungerford Street, make a right onto Hungerford Street and wrap around the building until you see the entrance to the parking garage.
Park wherever you find a spot.
If no spots are available, which happens periodically, you’ll be directed to a couple of nearby pay lots.
Come into the building through the front doors on Hungerford Street and come through security.
The hearing room is on the first floor off of the Atrium.
Restrooms and the cafeteria are on the first floor if you’d like something to eat or drink.
There is also a smaller satellite cafeteria in the third floor atrium.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am happy to discuss this issue with you in greater detail and provide more information about the public hearing process.

Office: (860) 240-8700 or toll-free (800) 842-1423

Email: Brian.Lanoue@cga.ct.gov

Public Hearing on Tolls Proposal – TOMORROW

Public Hearing on Tolls Proposal

Come to the Legislative Office Building (LOB) on Friday, January 31st, 2020 in Hearing Room 1E.

Signups will be conducted via a lottery system and numbers will be drawn between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in Room 2300 of the LOB to determine the speaking order.

The first hour of the hearing is reserved for elected officials.

Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

Please submit 55 copies of written testimony to the Transportation Committee staff (same time and location mentioned above).

Tips and FAQs about testifying are available on our website by clicking here.

Send a brief email ASAP to TRAtestimony@cga.ct.gov.

Reference “Draft Bill LCO #373″ in the subject line.

Include your name and town.

You may copy me on the email at Brian.Lanoue@cga.ct.gov.

Feel free to attend the hearing on Friday and listen to what others have to say.

Set your GPS to 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. That is the address of the Legislative Office Building (LOB).

As you come to the intersection of 300 Capitol Avenue and Hungerford Street, make a right onto Hungerford Street and wrap around the building until you see the entrance to the parking garage.

Park wherever you find a spot.

If no spots are available, which happens periodically, you’ll be directed to a couple of nearby pay lots.

Come into the building through the front doors on Hungerford Street and come through security.

The hearing room is on the first floor off of the Atrium.

Restrooms and the cafeteria are on the first floor if you’d like something to eat or drink.

There is also a smaller satellite cafeteria in the third floor atrium.