Submitted by 9 Town Transit
(August 31, 2022) — The ParkConneCT free bus service to Hammonasset State Park will end on Monday, September 5, 2022. Enjoy the largest beach in Connecticut FREE over Labor Day weekend, 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 Labor Day 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.
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Also, the popular on-demand transit service XtraMile is expanding to Middletown as a pilot program through December 18, 2022. XtraMile is a free ride-sharing service that anyone can use to get to and from select stops in Middletown.
Whether you’re looking to head downtown for food and entertainment, grabbing the essentials at a grocery store or pharmacy, or looking to get to and from Wesleyan University, we have you covered.
Learn more at www.estuarytransit.org/XtraMile about how to request a ride when you are ready to travel. Just select your starting and ending points and our wheelchair accessible shuttles will be there to take you to your destination.
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Also, 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).
