By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Wednesday called for a massive overhaul of Connecticut’s aging transportation infrastructure, saying it will be a key focus of his newly minted second term, as well as for the state over the next several decades. Malloy dedicated the bulk of his State of the State Address to transportation, which he delivered to the General Assembly shortly after taking the oath of office in his second inauguration. Malloy told lawmakers he will return in February with a wide-ranging plan that touches on upgrades to highways, rail lines, ports, and bicycle and pedestrian systems. “It’s time for Connecticut to establish a collective vision for the next 30 years. A vision for a best-in-class transportation system,” Malloy said. In an interview with The Associated Press earlier Wednesday, Malloy acknowledged such an overhaul will cost “billions and billions and billions of dollars” over several decades. While he expects to receive criticism about the price tag and the breadth of the initiative, Malloy said the current transportation system is costing the state billions in lost time and revenue. “This is the time. We’re ready to do it,” Malloy told the […]
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