CT's Transportation Future Topic Of Avon Library Event

Avon Free Public Library

AVON, CT — The local library is hosting a forum on the future of how Connecticut residents will be able to go from Point A to Point B.

The Avon Free Public Library is presenting "Talking Transportation" with Jim Cameron on Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m., at the library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon.

A long-time commuter advocate and newspaper commentator, Cameron offers a lively presentation and Q&A on Connecticut’s transportation future.

Questions to be discussed include:

• Will riders ever return to commuter rail in big numbers?

• What will happen when train service is cut and fares increased?

• Where will money be found to repair our highways?

• How will new residential / workplace trends affect CT’s economy?

Cameron explores the options in a 45-minute workshop with plenty of time to hear ideas and answer questions.

He has been called “the transportation guru” having spent over 25 years working and reporting on the issue.

A former NBC News anchor, Cameron is the recipient of the George Foster Peabody Award.

A Connecticut resident for over 30 years, he served 19 years on the Metro-North Commuter Council, later founding the Commuter Action Group.

He also authors a weekly newspaper column, “Talking Transportation” which runs in the CT Mirror and other online news sites.

For more information contact the Avon Free Public Library Adult Services Reference Desk at avonref@avonctlibrary.info or call 860-673-9712, ext. 7203.

To register for the event, click on this link.