Public hearing urged on fare, Bridgeport transit history
The piece urges a Monday public hearing on trolley fare and rail service, arguing for a modern, flexible system amid a long history of Bridgeport transit franchising. It details evolution from horse railways to consolidation into a statewide system, noting rising costs, power upgrades, and the need for local control and fair pricing to sustain service.
Connecticut Company Bridgeport District operating costs four years
The table outlines operating expenses for the Connecticut Company in the Bridgeport district over four years ending 1917 1918 1919 and 1920. It lists values for maintenance of way material and equipment cost of power transportation and other cost categories with totals and percentages including property value at 7 percent.
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Park District
Westinghouse Church Kore Company
Connecticut Railway and Lighting
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Bridgeport Deistrigt
Bridgeport
Spowes
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Pentrania Iron Works
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Mayor Praises Commission to Call Special Meeting
City officials endorse the transportation report by the commission and plan a public hearing. The panel urges municipal control, safety upgrades, and a new executive role to oversee Bridgeport transit while examining fare structures and bus integration.
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City Mall
Common Council
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Black Rock
Bridgeport Railway Company
Bridgeport and Wheat
Stratford ‘Horse Railroad Company
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East Main
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S Crescent Avenue
East End Red‘way Company
Limes
Bridgeport Orse Railway Company
Mast End
Bridgeport Traction Company
Orcher
Gas Supply Company
Airfield
Westport
Norwalk
Darien
Witton
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Danbury
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Connecticut Lighting and Power Company
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Connecticut Railway and Jugeting Company
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Bridgeport Dlatriet
Connecticlov Railway and Lighting Company
Amlatine Cailways
Bridgepaws Traction Company
Shelton Street Railway
Miford Stleet Railway
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