Transportation

Senator Lieberman's Constituent Service Center regularly receives the following questions regarding transportation. If your question is not answered here, please send an email so that his staff may address your concern.

• Where can I find more information about mass transit services offered in Connecticut?
• What is Senator Lieberman doing to improve traffic congestion on Connecticut's roadways, especially along the I-95 corridor?
• I am having a dispute with my local roadway authority involving a roadway construction/maintenance/safety issue. Can Senator Lieberman help me with my transporation problem?
• I have been denied or delayed airline boarding and/or I am continuously referred to additional (secondary) screening procedures when flying. Is Senator Lieberman able to provide me with assistance in resolving this situation?

Q: Where can I find more information about mass transit services offered in Connecticut?

Information on mass transit services can be found at the Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau of Public Transportation. This site includes links to information on rail, bus, and ride share services.

Q: What is Senator Lieberman doing to improve traffic congestion on Connecticut's roadways, especially along the I-95 corridor?

Senator Lieberman has fought and continues to fight hard in Congress to secure additional funding for roadway improvements, bridge repair/construction, and mass transit for Connecticut. He believes that reducing congestion on Connecticut's roadways is critical to protecting the safety of Connecticut's commuters, the economic security of the state, and the quality of our environment. Connecticut residents often contact Senator Lieberman to share suggestions for improving Connecticut's roadways. Senator Lieberman is happy to review these suggestions, which should also be shared with the Connecticut DOT at:

Connecticut Department of Transportation
2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131-7546
Phone: (860) 594-3000

Q: I am having a dispute with my local roadway authority involving a roadway construction/maintenance/safety issue. Can Senator Lieberman help me with my transportation problem?

Unfortunately, Senator Lieberman does not have jurisdiction over local roadway construction/maintenance/safety issues. These issues are best addressed through the proper channels in your local government. In some cases, if the roadway in question is maintained by the State of Connecticut, it may be proper to contact the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) with your concerns or questions.

Q: I have been denied or delayed airline boarding and/or I am continuously referred to additional (secondary) screening procedures when flying. Is Senator Lieberman able to provide me with assistance in resolving this situation?

After the events of September 11, 2001, several systems that track the domestic and international activities of suspect individuals, businesses, vehicles, aircraft, and vessels were either implemented or enhanced by the U.S. government. Two such systems that are utilized for tracking the domestic and international travel of suspect individuals are the Transportation Security Administration’s “no-fly” and “selectee” lists.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) maintains two lists, the ”no-fly” and “selectee” lists, against which the names of all passengers wishing to board commercial aircraft are checked. The TSA compiles these lists with data supplied by the FBI, CIA and the government's terrorist screening center. Individuals who appear on the “no-fly” list are not permitted to fly and those whose names appear on the “selectee” list are able to fly after undergoing more rigorous pre-flight screening procedures. Unfortunately, travelers sometimes find that their travel is delayed because they share the same name as an individual on one of the watch lists or their name has been placed on the list in error. In response to this problem, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed a program called DHS TRIP (Travel Redress Inquiry Program) that works with the relevant parties to resolve any inaccuracies or inconsistencies that may result in passenger misidentification.

You may file a DHS TRIP complaint by visiting http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/programs/gc_1169676919316.shtm and completing the necessary forms. After receiving and evaluating your inquiry, DHS will make corrections to your record as warranted.