METRO Briefs

Conn. looking at congestion pricing

HARTFORD, Conn. – A coalition of civic groups, environmentalists and mass transit advocates is recommending a congestion pricing plan for the state’s busiest highways. For the full story, click here.

Rail on archaeological site approved

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers approved a bill that enables Utah Transit Authority and a developer to build a “rail-oriented” neighborhood on a 3,000-year-old Indian village, which archaeologists would prefer to preserve. For the full story, click here.

Religious battle helps Madison transit agency

MADISON, Wis. – An advertising clash between Christians and atheists has become somewhat of a cash cow for Madison’s Metro Transit. For the full story, click here.