PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Ned Lamont: “We subsidize [Shoreline East] to the tune of about $150 per…”

Featuring: Ned Lamont, Democratic | Governor of Connecticut

Watch on YouTube

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Discusses State's Future and Personal Insights at Connecticut Mirror Event

Published | Video Starts at 39:34

A really important first state like ours in particular, when it comes to Shoreline east, their population was users was going down dramatically even before COVID It's. We subsidize [Shoreline East] to the tune of about $150 per seat. But I've been very, you know, Frank with all the mayors along the way. There's more housing built along the Shoreline east train stations. There'll be more demand and there'll be more rail service. (39:34–39:39)

CLAIM

Asserts that Connecticut subsidizes Shoreline East train service at approximately $150 per seat.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Ned Lamont

Discover more from

Ned Lamont

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.