If you’ve ever struggled driving through Hartford, you’re certainly not alone.
Today, the Connecticut Department of Transportation joins us to discuss the Greater Hartford Mobility Study. Now that it is complete, stakeholders are working to implement some big projects to make Hartford a better city to live in. But it’s going to take some time, possibly even a few decades to implement.
We take a look at a multi-decade plan to improve driving and mobility throughout the greater Hartford area. We learn what could be done to increase walkability, livability and transit throughout this region.
If you’re a resident of this area, we want to hear from you! What would you like to see done to upgrade the greater Hartford area?
And later, we learn about a klezmer band hailing out of New Haven that will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year.
GUESTS:

Garret Eucalitto: Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner
Matt Hart: Executive Director, Capitol Region Council of Governments(CRCOG)
David Chevan: music director and bassist for the Nu Haven Kapelye and producer of their new album, Nu Haven Style
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Upgrading the capital city: A look at DOT's Greater Hartford Mobility Study

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Connecticut Public has spent the past year investigating political dysfunction, , allegations of absentee ballot misconduct, and machine politics in Bridgeport.
The investigation has culminated in a four part series called “In Absentia.” Today, we hear the final episode of this podcast and speak to members of the Accountability Project, Connecticut Public’s investigative team.
You can listen back to all the episodes on ctpublic.org/bpt or wherever you get your podcasts.
GUESTS:


Bria Lloyd: Investigative Reporter for the Accountability Project


 Jim Haddadin: Editor for The Accountability Project


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Final episode of 'In Absentia,' plus a conversation on the future of Bridgeport politics

Every year, a cohort of emerging artists and curators gather at NXTHVN, a fellowship program located in the heart of New Haven's Dixwell neighborhood, and "a new national arts model that empowers artists, curators, and the community through education and access to a vibrant ecosystem."
This hour, we hear from Marquita Flowers and Clare Patrick, current curatorial fellows at NXTHVN. Their exhibition, "To Echo A Shadow," explores the links between industrialization and forced migration. We discuss how the Dixwell neighborhood, and its history, were embraced in the exhibition programming.
Plus, former NXTHVN fellow Michelle Phuong Ho discusses what artist community means to her. She recently launched the literary salon "quietly wild."
GUESTS:


Marquita Flowers: Curatorial Fellow 2023-2024, NXTHVN


Clare Patrick: Curatorial Fellow 2023-2024, NXTHVN


Michelle Phuong Ho: Poet; Community Organizer; Former Curatorial Fellow, NXTHVN

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'Sounds of New Haven': NXTHVN exhibition examines the 'multi-local'

Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles began phasing out permanent or "lifetime" disability parking placards in 2010, to help curb misuse. Some advocates and lawmakers are hoping more can be done to regulate how these passes are issued, and how misuse might be enforced.
This hour, we hear from Alexandria Bode, who is behind the accessible parking-focused non-profit, Peace Love & ACCESSibility, along with her family members and fellow advocates, Sam Bode and Mary Caruso.
House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and Transportation Committee Co-Chair Senator Christine Cohen are their legislators, and both testified for SB 279 this session. The bill, which passed under a different name, requires that a person’s treating physician, PA or APRN certify the need for a pass, versus an online provider, for example. They also join us.
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles formed the Accessible Parking Advisory Council last year. DMV Commissioner Tony Guerrera discusses the latest after the council's second meeting.
East Haven Police Officer Joseph Murgo recently contributed to a PSA the Bodes' non-profit is producing. He also joins the conversation.
GUESTS:

Alexandra Bode: Executive Director, Peace, Love & ACCESSibility
Sam Bode: Volunteer, Peace, Love & ACCESSibility
Mary Caruso: Founder, Peace, Love & ACCESSibility
Joseph Murgo: Captain; Public Information Officer, East Haven Police Department
Vincent Candelora: Connecticut State Representation; House Majority Leader
Christine Cohen: Connecticut State Senator; Transportation Committee Co-Chair
Tony Guerrera: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

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A look at efforts to improve accessible parking regulation in Connecticut

Connecticut Public has spent the past year investigating political dysfunction, allegations of absentee ballot misconduct, and machine politics in Bridgeport.
The investigation has culminated in a four part series called “In Absentia.” Today, we hear episode 3 of this podcast and speak to members of The Accountability Project, Connecticut Public’s investigative team.
You can listen to all the episodes of In Absentia on ctpublic.org/bpt or wherever you get your podcasts.
GUESTS:


Bria Lloyd: Investigative Reporter for the Accountability Project (below right)


 Jim Haddadin: Editor for The Accountability Project (below left)


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Creating 'In Absentia': The podcast diving deep into Bridgeport's politics

How do you listen to Connecticut Public or Where We Live? Your cell phone, car radio or something else?
This hour, we explore the many ways information can travel, and the history of how these devices were made. Hear Where We Live host Catherine Shen take a tour of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut with Charles "Skip" Coulson, John Ramos, Peter Knight and Jeff Gross, some of the museum's many volunteers.
Plus, we hear from Lisa Kirk, one of the museum’s amateur radio operators or "hams." She discusses the museum's amateur radio club, and what it takes to become a ham.
GUESTS:


Lisa Kirk: Volunteer and ham radio operator at the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum in Windsor


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Upgrading the capital city: A look at DOT's Greater Hartford Mobility Study

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