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Notice of Public Hearing Fare Proposal 2019 | Aviso de audiencia pública Propuesta de tarifa | 公开听证会通知 票价提案

The Windham Region Transit District (WRTD) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Windham Town Hall Auditorium, 979 Main St, Willimantic, CT from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM regarding proposed fare adjustments to be implemented no earlier than April 1, 2019.  Details about proposed fares are available online at www.wrtd.org and can be mailed upon request.

Click here to see more info about the fare proposal

Written statements concerning the proposal may be submitted at the hearing or by mail, hand delivery or email by January 28, 2019 to:
Windham Region Transit District
28 South Frontage Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
info@wrtd.org

Deaf, hearing impaired or persons with limited English proficiency wishing to attend this hearing and requiring an interpreter must notify WRTD by no later than 5pm on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Aviso de audiencia pública
Propuesta de tarifa

El Distrito de Tránsito de la Región de Windham (WRTD, por sus siglas en inglés) llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 22 de enero de 2019 en el Auditorio del Ayuntamiento de Windham, 979 Main St, Willimantic, CT, de 2:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. con referencia a los ajustes de las tarifas propuestas a ser implementadas no antes del 1 de abril de 2019. Los detalles sobre las tarifas propuestas están disponibles en línea en www.wrtd.org y se pueden enviar por correo bajo petición.

Propuesta de tarifa

Las declaraciones por escrito con respecto a la propuesta se pueden presentar en la audiencia o por correo, entrega en mano o correo electrónico antes del 28 de enero de 2019 a:
Windham Region Transit District
28 South Frontage Road
Mansfield Center
CT 06250
info@wrtd.org

Las personas sordas, con problemas de audición o con dominio limitado del inglés que deseen asistir a esta audiencia y que requieran un intérprete deben notificar a WRTD antes de las 5 p.m. del jueves 17 de enero de 2019.

公开听证会通知
票价提案 票

温德姆地区交通运输管理局 (WRTD) 将于 2019 年 1 月 22 日下午 2:00 至 3:00 在温德姆市政厅礼堂（979 Main St，Willimantic，CT）就提议的票价调整方案（最早 2019 年 4 月 1 日起执行）举行一场公开听证会。如需了解票价提案的详细信息，请在线访问 www.wrtd.org，我们会根据您的请求为您邮寄相应的信息文件。

票价提案

有关提案的书面报告可在听证会上提交，也可采用邮寄、电子邮件或直接递交的方式进行提交，截止日期为 2019 年 1 月 28 日，邮寄地址为：

Windham Region Transit District
28 South Frontage Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
info@wrtd.org

欲参加该听证会的聋人、听力受损或英语能力有限的人员，如需配备相应的翻译/解说员，请务必在 2019 年 1 月 17 日下午 5 点前通知 WRTD。


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WRTD celebrates new buses and era!

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 Windham Region Transit District celebrated the arrival of two new 35ft long buses.  These buses, purchased from New Flyer, will be used on several of WRTD’s fixed routes.  WRTD also celebrated the arrival of a new logo and new era which is underway.  

WRTD received congratulations from State of Connecticut’s General Assembly.  The Official Citation was introduced by Representative Susan Johnson, Representative Gregory Haddad, Senator Mae Flexer, Representative Tim Ackert, Representative Linda Orange and Senator Catherine Osten.  Click here to view the citation that recognizes the work WRTD has done.

Below are a selection of photos from the event.  Thank you all for attending and celebrating with us!

Exploring The Bus
Briana DeVivo Representing Congressman Joe Courtney
Representative Tim Ackert
Everyone
Mansfield Town Manager Derrik Kennedy
Windham Town Manager Jim Rivers
Addressing the crowd
Senator Cathy Osten
General Assembly Official Citation
Representative Susan Johnson Presents Citation with Representatives and Senators
Citation - Represenative Susan Johnson, Joe Comerford and Senator Cathy Osten
General Assembly Official Citation
Marj Roach, Chair of the WRTD Board
Ken DeLisa, ECSU
CDOT Commissioner James Redeker with Joe Comerford and Marj Roach
CDOT Commissioner James Redeker
Mike Jednak, UConn
Just before the ribbon is cut
The ribbon is cut
Cake
New Logo
Dennis Solensky, CDOT Public Transit Administrator
Exploring The Bus

Ribbon Cutting on December 13

WRTD is excited to announce the arrival of new buses in its fleet.  Several of WRTD’s fixed bus routes will benefit from the arrival of these buses, including popular Storrs-Willimantic route which had passengers making 84,000 trips last year.

In August WRTD also finalized the design of a new logo.  This new brand confirms the arrival of a new era which is already picking up pace at WRTD.  Earlier in 2018 WRTD started using a bus tracker with a website and app for riders.  WRTD also has a revitalized online presence on its website, facebook and twitter.  Other plans are also in the works.

The Ribbon Cutting will be held:
– Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 3:30pm
– WRTD Facility, 28 South Frontage Road, Mansfield Center, CT

All are invited.  Please email Katharine to RSVP.

For more information please visit our recent press release.

POSTPONED – Bus Ribbon Cutting on 11/27

THE RIBBON CUTTING EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  Expect a new date to be announced soon.  Sign up for our newsletter to receive event updates.  Thanks!

 

WRTD is excited to announce the arrival of two new buses in its fleet.  Several of WRTD’s fixed bus routes will benefit from the arrival of these buses, including popular Storrs-Willimantic route which had passengers making 84,000 trips last year.

In August WRTD also finalized the design of a new logo.  This new brand confirms the arrival of a new era which is already picking up pace at WRTD.  Earlier in 2018 WRTD started using a bus tracker with a website and app for riders.  WRTD also has a revitalized online presence on its website, facebook and twitter.  Other plans are also in the works.

The Ribbon Cutting will be held:
– Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 2pm
– WRTD Facility, 28 South Frontage Road, Mansfield Center, CT
– The event will be held outdoors with the new buses, unless the weather is poor.

All are invited.  Please email Katharine to RSVP.

For more information please visit our recent press release.

Students, Please remember to renew your UPass!

If you are a student who uses our bus routes, please remember to renew your U-Pass if you attend UConn or another university that is enrolled.  You will need your pass to be able to ride WRTD routes for free.

For UConn students click here.  For all other students attending CT colleges and universities, check here for eligibility.

 

Track our buses from your phone or tablet!

Ride Systems has updated their app for smartphones and tablets which includes our fixed route services. It should be easier to use.  Some updates include:

  • Tap a stop to see the estimated arrival time for the nearest vehicle on the route.
  • Add notifications for updates on route changes.
  • Don’t want to miss the bus? Tap the bell next to a stop to set stop reminders so you never have to worry.

You can use this app for both WRTD and UConn buses. Click here to download the Android app or iphone app.

The website to track our buses is also available at www.wrtdtracker.com/

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