Jim Cameron

4 days ago | ctmirror.org | Jim Cameron

Our air stinks. In fact, Fairfield County ranks in the top 25 of most polluted areas in the U.S., mostly due to ozone levels. And while much of those noxious gases drift our way from New Jersey and New York City,  a large part of our pollution is home-grown. It’s due to heavy volumes of traffic, especially diesel trucks, which emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) —key ingredients in ozone formation. Yes:  I-95 is hazardous to your health.

1 week ago | darienite.com | Jim Cameron

Don’t believe everything you read or see in the media. Sage advice on any topic, but especially when it comes to coverage of transportation. A couple of recent stories illustrate my point. The governor and CDOT’s commissioner held a media event recently in Stamford to promote the fact that AT&T has improved its cell coverage along the New Haven line. That telco spent $6 million installing 30 high-powered macro towers and small cell nodes, some of them on CDOT land, in a public-private partnership.

1 week ago | lymeline.com | Jim Cameron

Don’t believe everything you read or see in the media. Sage advice on any topic, but especially when it comes to coverage of transportation. A couple of recent stories illustrate my point. Improved Cell Service on Metro-North The Governor and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner held a media event recently in Stamford to promote the fact that AT&T has improved its cell coverage along the New Haven line.

1 week ago | ctmirror.org | Jim Cameron

Don’t believe everything you read or see in the media. Sage advice on any topic, but especially when it comes to coverage of transportation.  A couple of recent stories illustrate my point. Improved cell service on Metro-NorthGov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto held a media event recently in Stamford to promote the fact that AT&T has improved its cell coverage along the New Haven line.

2 weeks ago | ctmirror.org | Jim Cameron

Commuting can be “Oh so boring,” especially if you’re driving. But when you’re on the train, you’ve got plenty of time to do work, read a book, take a nap or just look out the window. Enjoying the view from the train is one of the perks of being car-free, and some parts of the ride are especially beautiful. Traveling along the coast, especially east of New Haven (on Shore Line East or Amtrak) the water views are spectacular.