Community Funding Projects

Community Project Funding Requests - Fiscal Year 2026

Rep. Larson has submitted funding requests for important community projects in CT-01 to the House Appropriations Committee.

Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2026 – although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Larson has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.

Projects are listed in alphabetical order by Project Title.

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Commerce, Justice, Science/NIST
Project Title: Additive Manufacturing Equipment Upgrade for Workforce Development
Amount of Request: $3,500,000
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology – 222 Pitkin Street, Suite 101, East Hartford CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is for Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) to obtain additive manufacturing (AM) equipment and supporting technology for an AM workforce training/research lab and program that will be located in CCAT’s new Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Technology Center. Funding will be utilized for industrial 3D printing equipment, computer lab equipment, and information technology tools, as well as staffing costs to operate the program. The AM lab will support NIST’s Advanced Manufacturing mission and support the fast-growing technical training needs of both commercial and defense-related aerospace and maritime manufacturing. CCAT expects to avail the program to 2000 manufacturing entities in the State of Connecticut.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: City of Hartford Road Phase of Hartline Project
Amount of Request: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford – 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to make streetscape improvements to the Hartline, a car-free greenway that will create vital links between communities, public parks, schools and enhance the quality of life for residents. The new streetscape that will be designed and built will connect Market Street to Edwards Street and serve to connect the Rail and River piece of the Hartline. This is a major improvement to an area where the streetscape design is lacking for pedestrians, but where significant investment has and will be taken place over the next 3-5 years.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: CTRA Magnet Middle School Building Construction
Amount of Request: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) – One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to construct Goodwin University Educational Services’ (GUES) CTRA Magnet Middle School. GUES was a direct response to the Sheff v. O’Neill settlement to help reform and provide equal education for Hartford students and racial integration among suburban school settings. The planned development of a middle school building will increase the number of magnet school seats available for students in the community to 500 from the current 231. A designated middle school building will also provide students with access to a proper gymnasium, auditorium, and cafeteria space as well art and technology classrooms which are essential to the personal and educational growth of students.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Commerce, Justice, Science/NIST
Project Title: Development of Statewide Cross Technology Energy Advisory and Service Office
Amount of Request: $350,000
Intended Recipient: CONNSTEP, Inc. – 350 Church St Hartford, CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to continue to support Connecticut’s role as the “Fuel Cell Silicon Valley of the US”. Additionally, it will support the Offshore Wind Energy projects under development and the recent Department of Energy battery project in Bridgeport and coordinate with the Industrial Assessment Center at UCONN. This Program will continue to support the CT fuel cell and energy markets in Space, Underwater, and Terrestrial ground operations. The efforts will also focus on reducing energy costs which are 176% greater than national average.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Fire Station 2
Amount of Request: $10,264,000
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford – 31 School Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to replace East Hartford’s obsolete Fire Station 2 while also creating community-centric space. The building is approaching 100 years old, is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, lacks gender-inclusive facilities, does not have a monitored fire alarm or sprinkler system, or have facilities compliant with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety which addresses facility safety and cancer mitigation strategies. East Hartford is incredibly diverse and is one of the most socioeconomically depressed towns in Connecticut.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Hartford Public Library Downtown Location Restoration
Amount of Request: $2,805,188
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford – 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to renovate Hartford Public Library’s (HPL) downtown location which experienced catastrophic water damage in December 2022. Coils in rooftop HVAC units cracked during a cold weather event and released water that cascaded through all four library floors. Collections were spared but water pooled on floors, damaged ceilings, fixtures, soaked walls, ducts, elevator shafts, and mechanical units and ruined furniture and equipment. HPL is working with Travelers (insurance provider), City of Hartford, private donors and elected officials to garner the needed support to continue critical community programming during the closure and plan for the restoration.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Agriculture/Rural Community Facility Grants
Project Title: Harriott Community Healthcare Academy (Hartford, East Granby, New Hartford)
Amount of Request: $12,375,000
Intended Recipient: Harriott Health Initiative – 10 Love Lane, Hartford, CT 06112
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to open Harriott Community Healthcare Academy (HCHA) locations in East Granby and New Hartford in order to address critical nursing workforce shortages, improve public health, and increase healthcare access for rural communities. By educating and empowering residents in rural communities, HCHA aims to create a sustainable healthcare workforce pipeline with nurses who have a unique understanding of their community’s needs. HCHA will provide certified nursing assistant training and certification to students who are ages 16 and older. The students will receive education, along with career counseling and wrap-around support to help them succeed in the healthcare field.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Hockanum Linear Park Trail Improvements
Amount of Request: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford – 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to improve portions of the trail that are subject to significant annual flooding which rots existing wood elevated paths, piers, boardwalks and bridges. Future trail expansions between Hillside Road and Scotland Road and connectivity improvements will improve accessibility to the trail and add linkages in current on-road trail sections which connect to the Town’s public parks.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Inclusive Playground
Amount of Request: $150,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Hartland – 22 South Road, East Hartland, CT 06027
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is for the Town of Hartland to build an inclusive playground for residents of Hartland and surrounding towns as the town does not currently have playground equipment that its residents can use, despite there being many homeschooling families, families that frequent town ballfields, and children with inclusion issues (handicap, sensory/textile, special needs). The playground is intended to be a place in the community for gathering and play, where all children can feel safe, comfortable, and able to play, no matter what their abilities are.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: North Main Street Drainage Improvements Project
Amount of Request: $2,130,000
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford – 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to reduce sewer and drainage overflows/surcharging resulting in flooding and backups in North Hartford. The project area experiences frequent stormwater and sewer surcharging that is impacting residents and businesses. When complete, this project will alleviate flooding on North Main Street and the Theodore Napper Drive corridor where the Stowe Village Housing Development is located, and along North Main Street from the School Bus Parking Lot to Cleveland Avenue where several businesses are located.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Streetscape Infrastructure Improvements to Downtown Main and Church Corners/Center Cemetery National Historic District (Raymond Library)
Amount of Request: $3,600,000
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford – 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to update streetlights and make pedestrian infrastructure improvements to East Hartford’s Main Street. Today's technological advancements have made it possible to recover the cost of the replacement of streetlights in terms of energy savings. The project has the potential to increase aesthetics and safety and save taxpayer funds. Additionally, this project will refurbish/remodel/repair assets and infrastructure in the Downtown Main and Church Corners/Center Cemetery Historic Districts, including the Downtown Post Office and Raymond Library.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Interior, Environment/STAG
Project Title: Southington Water Department (SWD) for Wells 9 and 10 PFAS Treatment
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Intended Recipient: Southington Water Department – 605 W Queen Street, PO Box 111, Southington, CT 06489
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to upgrade wells 9 AND 10 in Southington to treat PFAS. The SWD owns/operates drinking water infrastructure that serves ~43,000 residents in Southington and a small portion of Cheshire. Wells 9 and 10 are the highest producing wellfield in the SWD system, supplying nearly the entire Town with drinking water. The new EPA final MCL (enforceable level) for PFAS compounds includes 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS each. Recent sampling at Wells 9 and 10 has shown exceedances of these limits. The proposed project includes constructing a new treatment plant for PFAS removal at Wells 9 and 10. The proposed project is construction of a new water treatment plant at the existing wellfield to provide PFAS treatment to water withdrawn from Wells 9 and 10. The goal of this project is to ensure the SWD can meet regulatory requirements and provide safe drinking water to residents in Southington and Cheshire. Exposure to PFAS is believed to cause negative health impacts. PFAS concentrations are particularly concerning for sensitive groups such as children, pregnant women, and elderly populations. Exposure to PFAS can result in negative health impacts including immunotoxicity, pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia, decreases in birth weight, as well as kidney and testicular cancer.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Commerce, Justice, Science/JAG
Project Title: Victim Impact
Amount of Request: $500,000
Intended Recipient: Mothers United Against Violence – 2550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to provide access to families who have been victimized by gun violence and interface directly with the criminal justice system to help create ways of communicating with the police department. Gun violence has had a major impact in our communities, especially in urban environments, disrupting the day to day lives of residents. This project will provide programmatic and support services for the underserved community.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Commerce, Justice, Science/JAG
Project Title: With Juvenile Justice and Crime Prevention Project Targeting Aged Out Foster Youth, Underserved Youth, Disconnected Young Adults
Amount of Request: $550,000
Intended Recipient: Our Piece of the Pie – 20-28 Sargeant Street, Hartford, CT 06105
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to strengthen preventive measures to deter future criminal activity among current aged-out foster youth, transitional aged youth, at-risk youth and disconnected young adults, aligning with our mission to provide compassionate care and support. The federal government's analysis of crime statistics among aged-out foster youth, transitional aged youth, at-risk youth and disconnected young adults has revealed alarming rates of criminal involvement within this demographic. These youth face unique challenges stemming from instability, trauma, and inadequate support systems, making them more susceptible to criminal behavior upon emancipation from the foster care system.
Signed Disclosure Letter

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Community Project Funding Requests - Fiscal Year 2025

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: CPAT and ASHER Training Facility
Amount of Request: $10,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Bristol Fire/Police – 111 N. Main Street Bristol, CT 06010
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to construct a two-story active shooter training facility along with a 50-yard indoor police firing range which will assist state and local police services in meeting requirements set forth by the Connecticut Police Accountability Law. There is no such facility in New England allowing for this mission critical and vital training. In addition, a Candidate Physical Agility Test Center (CPAT) will be constructed to comply with NFPA 1583 Standard on Health Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members. This project will provide training and testing for a diverse population of new firefighters for all of New England.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: CTRA Magnet Middle School Building Construction
Amount of Request: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) – One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to construct Goodwin University Educational Services’ (GUES) CTRA Magnet Middle School. GUES was a direct response to the Sheff v. O’Neill settlement to help reform and provide equal education for Hartford students and racial integration among suburban school settings. The planned development of a middle school building will increase the number of magnet school seats available for students in the community to 500 from the current 231. A designated middle school building will also provide students with access to a proper gymnasium, auditorium, and cafeteria space as well art and technology classrooms which are essential to the personal and educational growth of students.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Fire Station 2
Amount of Request: $8,479,993
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford – 31 School Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to replace East Hartford’s obsolete Fire Station 2 while also creating community-centric space. The building is approaching 100 years old, is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, lacks gender-inclusive facilities, does not have a monitored fire alarm or sprinkler system, or have facilities compliant with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety which addresses facility safety and cancer mitigation strategies. East Hartford is incredibly diverse and is one of the most socioeconomically depressed towns in Connecticut.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Agriculture/Rural Community Facility Grants
Project Title: Harriott Community Healthcare Academy (Hartford, East Granby, New Hartford)
Amount of Request: $7,195,000
Intended Recipient: Harriott Health Initiative – 10 Love Lane, Hartford, CT 06112
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to open Harriott Community Healthcare Academy (HCHA) locations in East Granby and New Hartford in order to address critical nursing workforce shortages, improve public health, and increase healthcare access for rural communities. By educating and empowering residents in rural communities, HCHA aims to create a sustainable healthcare workforce pipeline with nurses who have a unique understanding of their community’s needs. HCHA will provide certified nursing assistant training and certification to students who are ages 16 and older. The students will receive education, along with career counseling and wrap-around support to help them succeed in the healthcare field.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Repairs/Renovations to Nellie B. West House at Camp Alice Merrit
Amount of Request: $25,500
Intended Recipient: Town of Hartland – 22 South Road, East Hartland, CT 06027
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is for the Town of Hartland to complete the renovation of the Nellie B. West building at Camp Alice Merritt which is used for public meetings, senior and town activities. This building is also used as a town shelter for emergencies/heating/cooling. Funds would be used to purchase a generator, tank for propane, piping & materials to connect to the generator, concrete pad and all labor needed to install the generator and pad.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Roof Restoration
Amount of Request: $3,057,380
Intended Recipient: Church of the Good Shepherd – 155 Wyllys Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to restore the historical slate roof of the Church of the Good Shepherd, built by Elizabeth Colt as a memorial to her husband Sam, which is not only an architectural masterpiece, but it is a key element of the Sheldon/Charter Oak neighborhood and of the soon to be established Coltsville National Historical Park. Two separate conditions assessments conducted in 2023 indicated that the church roof requires total restoration – removal of all slate and underlayment, assessment and repair of the wooden roof decking, installation of ice and water shield membrane, and installation of all new slate and flashings. This will eliminate the costly annual repairs and patching.
Signed Disclosure Letter

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Community Project Funding Requests - Fiscal Year 2024

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Downtown for All
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Manchester, 41 Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040.
Explanation of Request: The Downtown Manchester Improvements Project seeks to transform the Main Street corridor between Center Street and Hartford Road into an accessible, vibrant and equitable "Complete Street" through a comprehensive design that includes traffic and pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements, additional public gathering spaces, and enhanced streetscape complemented with strategic private development. The Project will make Main Street safer and friendlier to users of all modes of transportation, including, but not limited to, pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit riders and make downtown more economically viable.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Downtown Streetlight Retrofit/Replacement
Amount of Request: $ 2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford, 740 East Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: These funds would be used to replace 104 streetlights on Main Street in the Downtown East Hartford area with new, energy-efficient models that will enhance the area's aesthetics, increase public safety and save taxpayers money through energy savings.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: East Hartford Post Office Acquisition and Renovation
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford, 740 East Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for renovating the
historic downtown post office building as an annex to the Raymond Library. The project is an
appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the site will require significant environmental
assessment and possible remediation and the building needs to be brought up to current building code, including ADA accessibility.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Housing and Streetscape Revitalization, and Pent Road Gateway Infrastructure Improvements
Amount of Request: $1,825,000
Intended Recipient: Goodwin University, One Riverside Dr., CT, 06118
Explanation of Request: These funds would be used to rehabilitate residential housing units, provide safety improvements through streetlight and parking lot light conversions, make road repairs, and provide streetscaping to increase the economic viability of the area. As an anchor institution to East Hartford, Goodwin University's work will make East Hartford a more vibrant community.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: La Bodeguita de la Gente
Amount of Request: $250,000
Intended Recipient: La Bodeguita de la Gente, 287 Collins St, Hartford, CT 06105
Explanation of Request: These funds would be used to acquire a facility necessary to run a food pantry that will serve families in a disadvantaged community. It will primarily serve these families with food, diapers, and clothing. They will also connect these families to any service they might qualify for and also present educational workshops on domestic violence and other subjects.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/DOT/Federal Highway Administration
Project Title: Main Street Complete Streets (East Hartford)
Amount of Request: $10,000,000
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Explanation of Request: This project proposes to implement complete streets strategies to reduce vehicles speeds, provide more efficient traffic flow, improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, address parking needs and enhance transit amenities within the corridor. The project will improve safety for all users and reduce congestion along Main Street to support existing businesses and enhance economic development with the corridor. This project has been identified as one of the many early action projects of the Greater Hartford Mobility Study which is being undertaken by the Department to develop a comprehensive program to improve the transportation system and address mobility within the region.
Federal Nexus: 23 U.S.C. § 133(b).
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Mallory View Affordable Housing Infrastructure
Amount of Request: $1,600,000
Intended Recipient: Barkhamsted Housing Trust, Inc., 25 East West Hill Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063.
Explanation of Request: Funds would be spent on infrastructure costs for an affordable housing project that will consist of 20 new construction units of affordable rental housing with a range of apartment sizes and income affordability. The infrastructure work includes: site clearing and grading; water, sewer and other utilities installation; retaining walls; installation of roadway and parking areas.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Mercy Housing and Shelter Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $1,500,000
Intended Recipient: Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation, 221 Main Street, 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106
Explanation of Request: Funds would be used for rehabilitation and capital improvements at Mercy's four Hartford service sites which offer a full continuum of services to end homelessness.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: North Main Street Corridor Drainage System
Amount of Request: $6,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford, 550 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for remediating the drainage system affecting the North Main Street corridor in northeast Hartford, with the most significant impacts felt for residents of the Stowe Village, a Hartford Housing Authority development.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Phillips Bussiness Complex Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $ 2,500,000
Intended Recipient: Phillips Metropolitan CME Church, 2500 Main St., Hartford, CT 06120
Explanation of Request: The Phillips Bussiness Complex is a 3,300 S/F, three story commercial office building, built in 1968. Located in the north end community of Hartford Connecticut, the building houses a mix of commercial and non-profit bushiness that provide a range of services to those in need of workforce and career readiness training, home and business repairs. The nature of this project entails the need for infrastructure improvements and upgrades for roofing, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, flooring and painting.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Rehabilitation of the Hockanum River Linear Trail
Amount of Request: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford, 740 East Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: This funding would provide replacement wooden decking for all of the existing trail sections. The project is also anticipated to include a new pedestrian footbridge between the trail and a historic mill building that is slated for redevelopment. Last, trail markers will be installed to allow callers to identify their location along the trail when making emergency service calls. Finally, emergency “blue light” phones will be installed at select locations along the trail and the parking areas to improve safety for all trail users.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Riverlink
Amount of Request: $12,000,000
Intended Recipient: The iQuilt Partnership, Hartford, CT, 06103
Explanation of Request: RiverLink is a proposed new bike/pedestrian bridge to connect North Hartford to Riverside Park and the Connecticut River waterfront. The existing facility is poorly designed and does not meet contemporary standards. Its steep and repetative ramping system up five flights is uncomfortable for bicycles and does not comply with ADA (which was adopted after the bridge was constructed). There is also an open 5-story staircase on each end. The open fencing on the ramps and along the bridge provides no protection from the interstate noise and provides little sense of security. The bridge’s design is a deterrent to all users, and there is very little pedestrian or bike traffic, despite the lack of other direct river access routes from North Hartford. The existing bridge’s institutional, not to say penitentiary, appearance, is inappropriate and unacceptable as a river gateway for the North Hartford community.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Commerce Justice Science/ DOJ/Office of Justice Programs
Project Title: Victim Impact for Justice
Amount of Request: $500,000
Intended Recipient: Mothers United Against Violence, 2550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
Explanation of Request: The Victim Impact for Justice Project works directly with the Police Department to provide support for victims of violence. They work to alleviate community concerns and anxieties associated with working with the system, and in doing so support the work of the police in their efforts to disrupt violent crime in Hartford.
Federal Nexus: 34 U.S.C. § 10152.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Village at Park River Homeownership
Amount of Request: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Housing and Development Corporation ("CHADCO"), 180 John D. Wardlaw Way, Hartford, CT 06106
Explanation of Request: The Village at Park River is a multi-phase initiative aimed at redeveloping and revitalizing the former location of Westbrook Village, a post-war, public housing development located in the Blue Hills neighborhood in Hartford. Having cleared and remediated the full 40-acre site, the development team has completed and leased 200 new mixed-income and affordable rental units across the project’s first three phases. Nearly 200 more rental units are under development on a site plan that includes a Community Building, playground, landscaped walking paths, and more. Federal funds would be used to finance construction of Village at Park River’s next phase, which will meet a major goal for the State and City: homeownership opportunities.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Winsted Veterans Center
Amount of Request: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: Winsted Health Center Foundation, 115 Spencer St., Windsor, CT 06098
Explanation of Request: The proposed development is to transform the Winsted Health Center campus into a vibrant live/work/wellness center responding especially to the needs of, and offering opportunities to those local/regional residents of northwest Connecticut presently underserved or marginalized by converting the former Winsted Memorial Hospital (originally constructed in 1957) into supportive housing for veterans. The project will provide stable, affordable housing for veterans located in Litchfield County with a total of 40 affordable housing units; 20 studios ,13 1- bedroom and 7 2-bedroom apartment units. Federals funds will be spent on the maker space construction and supportive equipment. Equipment will include materials that will sustain a machine shop, carpentry workspace, an evolving technology center and various other education/coworking spaces.
Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(1)
Signed Disclosure Letter

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Community Project Funding Requests - Fiscal Year 2023

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/Department of Transportation/Highway Infrastructure Projects
Project Title: Broad Street Complete Streets Improvement Project
Amount of Request: $3 million
Intended Recipient: Town of Windsor, located at 275 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to reduce the two lanes of travel through Windsor Center into one lane of travel while maintaining circulation and traffic capacities, otherwise known as a “Road Diet”. The overall goal is to reshape Windsor Center to become more pedestrian friendly and to add vitality to the downtown. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because reconfiguring Broad Street in Windsor Center will support local businesses by slowing traffic down, adding on-street parking, and creating a friendly and safe environment for pedestrians.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies/Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration, Training, and Employment Services
Project Title: The Brother Carl Institute for Workforce and Career Readiness
Amount of Request: $1,322,539
Intended Recipient: Hartford Communities That Care, located at 2550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to train and employ school-aged youth and adults ages 17-35 to become Violence Prevention Professionals (VPPs). Across the state of Connecticut and certainly here in the Greater Hartford area, VPPs are few in numbers and in high demand to address community and inter-personal violence. Additionally, Public Safety careers in the Fire Safety services shows a large gap between citizens of color and representation in the Fire Service. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because according to the Giffords Law Center, the law enforcement and healthcare costs alone associated with a single gun related homicide are $488,0000 and more than $71,000 for each non-fatal shooting. In Connecticut, more than 85% of gunshot victims are on Medicaid or are Medicaid-eligible, meaning taxpayers are footing the vast majority of these bills.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Charter Oak Landing park infrastructure
Amount of Request: $1,010,000
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford, located at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to complete required work to address seasonal flooding that takes its toll on the infrastructure of this important community gathering place, including wharf deck replacement and structural repairs, dock deck replacement and structural repairs, guard rail replacement, parking lot erosion, and gazebo repair and entrance gate replacement. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Charter Oak Landing is a park that is used by the community for recreation, picnics, fishing and launching boats, as well as community events and celebrations. The park is open to the public and receives heavy usage throughout the year.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Church Corner Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $6 million
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford, located at 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the Church Corner’s Inn into high-quality one-bedroom housing with a set-aside for low-income and veteran tenants. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the building has fallen into disrepair and is a major source of service calls for the health, police, and fire departments. The property is for sale, and the owner is amenable to selling it to the Town for rehabilitation purposes.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies/Fund for Improvement in Postsecondary Education/Department of Education
Project Title: Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library Community History Project in Partnership with Connecticut Institutions of Higher Education
Amount of Request: $1.5 million
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to uplift and preserve the histories of diverse communities by working with the state’s colleges and universities to advance the use of community history in postsecondary education. The project leverages a three-city pilot project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services into a statewide initiative to develop a collection of artifacts, including photos, first-hand accounts, and other such documentation to accurately catalogue the experience of living through a modern-day pandemic from the perspective of all segments of Connecticut’s diverse population. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because preserving community history is an essential part of building healthy communities and sustaining our nation’s democracy.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies/ NIST Construction of Research Facilities—Extramural Construction
Project Title: Connecticut Manufacturing Technology & Innovation Center
Amount of Request: $25 million
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, 222 Pitkin Street, Suite 101, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is for the new “Connecticut Manufacturing Technology & Innovation Center,” which will be home to CCAT’s new headquarters, R&D facilities, and existing programs, providing additional capacity for the organization and the State of Connecticut to expand its research capabilities and scale-up current programming. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will be a shared resource and asset for all of Connecticut’s advanced manufacturing entities and key stakeholders to utilize. The R&D and associated workforce development activities conducted at the Center will support the economic competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector, as well as contribute to significant job growth and technology development.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Connecticut Trolley Museum Facility Upgrades & Visitor Enhancements
Amount of Request: $1.2 million
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Electric Railway Association, Inc. dba Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road, East Windsor, CT 06088
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to correct site drainage issues and pave parking lots, improve front area grounds, refurbish the Visitor Center, complete maintenance work on railway lines, and refurbish the trolley car storage barn to move forward the goal of developing the Trolley Museum into a living history museum. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because with over 30,000 visitors per year, these improvements will allow this 80-year-old museum to continue to serve the public and expand their reach.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: East Hartford Post Office acquisition and renovation
Amount of Request: $4 million
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford, located at East Hartford Town Hall, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to renovate the historic downtown post office building as an annex to the Raymond Library. Once renovated, the building will include facilities for the library’s new ARPA-funded digital navigation program (Get Online), as well as offices and meeting space for East Hartford CONNects, and satellite classrooms for East Hartford Adult Education. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because reusing the historic Post Office building maintains the character of East Hartford’s Downtown Main Street Historic District while supporting pandemic recovery and fostering community resiliency.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: East-West River Links
Amount of Request: $2.4 million
Intended Recipient: iQuilt Partnership, located at 31 Pratt Street, 5^th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to advance key components of Hartford 400, a river-centered vision for the Connecticut Valley and its Capital City. Hartline is a 6-mile linear park that is a dedicated pedestrian/bikeway comprised of three segments. The conversion of a rail to trail (5 miles), protected bike lane through city streets (.5 mile) and the Riverlink (a 1/2-mile elevated pedestrian/bikeway bridge). The linear park connects multiple communities to the Connecticut Riverfront and will help overcome historic infrastructure barriers that have limited opportunities and development in North Hartford. Following on the planning and preliminary engineering for the Hartline and Riverlink (in 2021 and 2022) this funding will allow the project to proceed through engineering/design to construction documents. The second component focuses on transforming the river’s east-west bridge crossings - two existing (Bulkeley and Founders) and two new (Coltsville and South) - into walkable, bikeable street bridges that knit together the nine towns of the Capital City. The project will place strong emphasis on transit linkages, including eastward expansion of CT Fastrak, and on the growing regional network of bike/pedestrian paths and trails. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this project is in line with the region’s goals of greater mobility, increased social equity, economic growth, and becoming a better place to play and live.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies/Fund for Improvement in Postsecondary Education/Department of Education
Project Title: Educating for Democracy Project
Amount of Request: $1 million
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is promote civic knowledge and skills, civic values and dispositions, and civic behaviors to ensure that K-12 students are equipped with “21st-century skills” such as critical thinking, analysis and reflection, dialogue, and effectively navigating an increasingly digital world. The project is a partnership of nonprofit community stakeholders designed to teach history and advance Civics Education with K-12 students using primary source material housed in the state’s museums and historic sites. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because there is an emerging consensus among scholars and historians that robust civics education and the resulting community engagement is critical to a well-functioning and sustainable democracy. Evidence suggests that students who receive high quality civic education are more likely to understand public issues, view political engagement as a means of addressing communal challenges, and participate in civic activities.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Energy and Water/US Army Corps of Engineers
Project Title: Hartford and East Hartford flood control systems
Amount of Request: $2,140,000
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford, 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to fund the study needed to recommend modifications to Hartford and East Hartford’s levee systems along the Connecticut River. The Army Corps of Engineers has identified serious deficiencies that will require significant repairs if these aging systems are going to hold up. On the Hartford side alone, the system protects a significant portion of the city’s grand list including prime commercial, institutional, and residential real estate. Failure of the levees would jeopardize the I-84/I-91 interchange, the state’s largest wastewater treatment plant, and other critical infrastructure for the region. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the impact of a failure in the system could mean loss of life and hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Financial Services and General Government/Small Business Administration/Small Business Initiatives
Project Title: Hispanic Federation Financial Education Initiative
Amount of Request: $650,000
Intended Recipient: Hispanic Federation, 175 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to offer culturally and linguistically (Spanish/English) relevant workshop training in three Hands-on Banking modules: Basics of Banking Services, Money Management Tools and Tips, and Using Credit to Your Advantage. In addition, HF will continue to use a COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 frame to discuss these tools as Latino families and nonprofits as they navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Laurel Marsh Trail Improvements
Amount of Request: $3 million
Intended Recipient: Town of Manchester, located at 41 Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to remove and replace approximately 1,300 linear feet of elevated timber boardwalk structures throughout Laurel Marsh Park in Manchester. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because a large portion of the trail had to be closed to the public recently due to the unsafe condition of the trail's elevated boardwalk structures. The timber structures were built over 30 years ago and have deteriorated to the point of making them unsafe. Replacement of the boardwalk structures are needed to make the trail fully accessible again.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies/Fund for Improvement in Postsecondary Education/Department of Education
Project Title: Mobile Manufacturing Lab and Nursing Program Enhancements and Scholarships
Amount of Request: $5,148,596
Intended Recipient: Goodwin University, 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to increase capacity in two workforce tracts: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING: GU owns the Mobile Manufacturing Lab (MML), a state-of-the-art mobile classroom and the only one of its kind in Connecticut. It is self-powered and climate-controlled, with a Wi-Fi hotspot, computer projection and overhead speaker capability. It is utilized for workshops with middle and high school students and incumbent worker training workshops at employment sites. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because GU’s Nursing program technology is at least 15 years behind what is currently available, yet Connecticut has an aging workforce, with 26% workers over the age of 55, and therefore likely to be nearing retirement soon, compared to a 22% rate nationally. These gaps need to be filled with new, skilled employees.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Victim Impact Project
Amount of Request: $500,000
Intended Recipient: Mothers United Against Violence (MUAV), located at 2550 Main Street, Hartford CT, 06120
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to direct support to underserved families who have been impacted by violence in the Greater Hartford area. The program works directly with police to provide support to families as they navigate the criminal justice system and intends to help to reduce the trauma individuals face every day. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the City of Hartford has experiences more than 479 homicides since 2003, most often a result of gun violence.
Signed Disclosure Letter

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Community Project Funding Requests - Fiscal Year 2022

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: La Bodeguita De La Gente
Amount of Request: $250,000
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Food Bank, located at 450 Woodland Ave. Bloomfield, CT 06002
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to address food insecurity and other impacts of poverty in Hartford. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Connecticut Food Bank has a proven record of success in feeding Connecticut and La Bodeguita De La Gente is a ground up initiative with a demonstrated ability to serve and respond to the needs of a population that is often under-served.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Colt Park Structure Rehabilitation
Amount of Request: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford, located at Hartford City Hall, 550 Main St., Hartford CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to restore the Colt Gardner's Cottage and Colt Carriage House. These structures will add to the historic nature of Colt Park and will create amenities for visitors of the park and residents in Hartford. By integrating these into the park, it will ensure that they are free and open for any and all taxpayers to use. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will further a long time local and federal priority to preserve the Coltsville Historic District. The National Park Service has concluded remedial action is needed to prevent further deterioration of the Gardner's College.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Financial Services and General Government/Small Business Administration/Small Business Initiatives
Project Title: Connecticut Manufacturing & Technology CommUNITY eCommons
Amount of Request: $900,000
Intended Recipient: Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, located at 222 Pitkin Street, Suite 101, East Hartford CT 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to reinvent the workforce talent pipeline for small businesses post-COVID-19 and provide centralized and common resources that will reinvest in workers and small businesses. This approach will focus on broadening participation within Connecticut communities to help jumpstart an equitable recovery for Black and Latino communities and small businesses, among the hardest hit by the pandemic. This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it will connect small businesses that have workforce development needs with the population of displaced or underemployed workers in Connecticut. It will also connect small businesses to share common resources to upskill/train new and existing workers, in addition to adopting new technologies that will improve their competitiveness.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: East Hartford Downtown Post Office Acquisition
Amount of Request: $600,000
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford, located at 740 Main St, East Hartford, CT, 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to purchase the former East Hartford Post Office, allowing the town to redevelop the property. This is a good use of taxpayer funds because the current status of the building (protected with barb fencing and minimally upkept) is an eyesore and attractive nuisance that is hindering development in what should be a desirable part of town. By purchasing the building for future redevelopment, the town can turn what is currently a hinderance on the area into an attractive asset.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Labor HHS/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/ Health Survelliance and Program Support
Project Title: Hartford Care Response Team-Violence Prevention Enhancement
Amount of Request: $624,919
Intended Recipient: Hartford Communities That Care, located at 2550 Main Street, Third Floor, Hartford, CT 06120
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to address the increase in gun violence in the Hartford area through an investment in hospital-based violence intervention. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Hartford Communities That Care is a respected community organization with a track record of success in breaking the cycle of victims re-engaging in violence or being re-injured.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Energy and Water/US Army Corps of Engineers
Project Title: Hartford and East Hartford United States Army Corps of Engineers Feasibility Report
Amount of Request: $2,340,000
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is for the United States Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a feasibility study to address known deficiencies in the Hartford and East Hartford Flood Damage Reduction System.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Hartford400
Amount of Request: $900,000
Intended Recipient: iQuilt Partnership, located at Innovation Center, 24 Central Row, Hartford CT, 06103.
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to advance the work of the Hartford 400 project and ensure they are able to continue operation. This is a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because they are working with the community to develop a vision for the Hartford region that will reconnect neighborhoods, update an outdated transportation network, create jobs, and repair flood control systems in desperate need of repair.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Rehabilitation of Hockanum River Linear Park Trail
Amount of Request: $700,000
Intended Recipient: Town of East Hartford, located at 740 Main St, East Hartford, CT, 06108
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to repair segments of the Hockanum River Linear Park Trail, a significant public facility that provides a variety of benefits to citizens and visitors alike. Rehabilitation of the trail will enhance the facility, improve safety for all trail users, and reduce future damage by floodwater. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because without work, the trail condition will likely worsen, with sections closing to protect public safety. As a result, prior investment in developing the trail will be lost.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Riverfront Park
Amount of Request: $900,000
Intended Recipient: City of Hartford, located at Hartford City Hall, 550 Main St., Hartford CT 06103
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to improve access to greenspace and the Connecticut River. This is a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because it will have a positive impact on community and economic health for all residents of Hartford, especially those living in the north end. Riverfront Recapture has a strong track record of kickstarting adjacent economic development around their parks and trails. Since their founding in 1981, Major development around Riverfront Recapture parks has included Hartford's Front Street District, the Connecticut Convention Center, and Connecticut Science Center. In 2015, Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development estimated the value of recently completed, under construction, approved or in the pipeline projects, within walking distance of Riverfront Recapture parks at $1,134,100,000.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Subcommittee/Account/Agency: Transportation HUD/HUD/Economic Development Initiatives
Project Title: Victim Impact project
Amount of Request: $300,000
Intended Recipient: Mothers United Against Violence (MUAV), located at 2550 Main Street, Hartford CT, 06120
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to provide direct support to victims of gun violence, ensuring they are able to navigate the legal system in a way that reduces their mental stress and trauma. This is a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because the Hartford area is in the midst of a spike in gun violence. Mothers United Against Violence has spent over 18 years working to reduce the level of crime, trauma and mental health issues in their communities.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Member-Designated Transportation Projects

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) and Chairman Peter DeFazio announced the T&I Committee will formally accept requests for projects from House Members.

The T&I Committee process for considering member projects is separate and distinct from the House Committee on Appropriations' process for considering Community Project Funding requests. Projects funded through the surface transportation authorization will be funded directly from the Highway Trust Fund, and they do not require a separate or subsequent appropriation.

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Project Eligibility

Capital projects eligible under title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, are eligible for funding requests under T&I's project submission process.

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Transparency

The project submitted by Congressman Larson to the T&I Committee is posted below. Members will be required to certify that neither they nor their immediate family have a financial interest in the requests made.

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Project Requested

Project Sponsor: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Project Name/Location: Greater Hartford Mobility Study – Planning and Preliminary Engineering
Hartford/East Hartford, CT
Requested Amount: $16 million