One of the few things that Washington agrees on is the need for infrastructure investment. While proposals coming out of D.C. are short on details, one certainty is that solutions must be developed locally. Transportation is Connecticut’s economic lifeblood. Sandwiched between New York and Boston, the State enjoys a central location in one of the world’s most economically vibrant regions. Connecticut’s Gold Coast has the second highest per capita income in the US, with one of the best educated workforces, blessed with cultural and recreational amenities found few other places. Connecticut's lagging population growth (ranked 47th), weak economic growth (1.4%), combined with an aging population, just slightly younger than Florida’s, are signs for a different future. One way to assure a better future for the State, and attract new talent is by improving transportation linkages and better integration with the greater NYC region, which has been experiencing sustained growth. If the C