News and Notes from 9 Town Transit

Submitted by 9 Town Transit

(July 13, 2022) — We want to hear from you! Connecticut DOT wants to hear about your transit experience to inform the development of the first ever Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan that will clearly outline future programs, policies, and priority investments to improve your transit trip.

Complete the entire survey for a chance to be entered into a drawing for a $75 pre-paid cash gift card! https://cxactionplansurvey.com/#/.

Valid email address or phone number required to be entered to win 1 of 3, $75 pre-paid cash gift cards. Drawing will take place on September 1, 2022. Winners will be notified by email or by phone. 

ParkConneCT is back with free bus service to Hammonasset State Park on a new schedule. Enjoy the largest beach in Connecticut for FREE this summer with easy access from Clinton, Madison, Middletown, Killingworth and Haddam!

• Route 645 Saturdays from the Middletown bus terminal via Haddam, Killingworth and Clinton to Clinton Crossing Outlets and the park.
• The Clinton Trolley Thursday through Sundays and holidays, connecting Clinton landmarks such as the Clinton town docks, Lobster Landing, the arts district and the east end restaurants to the park.
• The Madison Shuttle Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between the Madison park and ride lot, Madison Train Station and downtown Madison to the park.

Schedules are now available at www.estuarytransit.org/parkconnect.

Free fares have been extended through November 30, 2022. This includes 9 Town Transit and Middletown Area Transit fixed routes, XtraMile, Dial-A-Ride, ADA Paratransit and deviated-fixed routes.

Never used public transit before? Now’s a great time to give it a try! Need help with trip planning? CTRides.com can help develop a custom commute plan, use our online trip planner or give us a call at 860-510-0429 (shoreline) or 860-346-0212 (Middletown).

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To learn more about the CX Action Plan, visit us at www.transitcx.com.