AN ACT ESTABLISHING BUSWAY EAST TO CONNECT MANCHESTER, HARTFORD, THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AT STORRS AND MANSFIELD.

HB 6693 would create a new busway system called "Busway East" to connect Manchester, Hartford, the University of Connecticut at Storrs, and Mansfield. The bill requires Connecticut's Commissioner of Transportation to establish and fund this regular bus route system. It aims to leverage Manchester's central location to spur economic growth, reduce car dependency, and improve equity in education, income, wealth, and health outcomes across these communities. The bill directly affects residents and commuters traveling between these specific locations.