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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13b-32 (2025)

Declaration of policy

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Improvement in the transportation of people and goods within, to and from the state by rail, motor carrier or other mode of mass transportation on land is essential for the welfare of the citizens of the state and for the development of its resources, commerce and industry. The development and maintenance of a modern, efficient and adequate system of motor and rail facilities and services is required. The department shall assist in the development and improvement of such facilities and services and shall promote new and better means of mass transportation by land.

(1969, P.A. 768, S. 26.)

Cited. 183 C. 76.

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Cited in 4 cases, 1981–2016 · leading case: Gordon v. HNS Mgmt. Co., Inc., 861 A.2d 1160 (Conn. 2004).
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Gordon v. HNS Mgmt. Co., Inc., 861 A.2d 1160 (Conn. 2004). · cites it 4× “” General Statutes § 13b-32. The bus service run by the defendant is not a private enteiprise operated for the purpose of generating profit, but is a government service created for the benefit of the public pursuant to the legislature’s determination that such services are…”
New Britain Transp. Co. v. Comm'r of Transp., 151 A.3d 823 (Conn. 2016). · cites it 4× “" General Statutes § 13b-32 sets forth the general transportation policy of the state favoring "[t]he development and maintenance of a modern, efficient and adequate system of motor and rail facilities .”
City of Hartford v. Powers, 438 A.2d 824 (Conn. 1981). “” That the present fare increase is a statement issued by the defendant cannot be questioned.”
Dattco, Inc. v. Comm'r of Transp., No. SC19558 (Conn. Dec. 27, 2016). · cites it 2× “’’ 6 General Statutes § 13b-32 provides: ‘‘Improvement in the transportation of people and goods within, to and from the state by rail, motor carrier or other mode of mass transportation on land is essential for the welfare of the citizens of the state and for the development of…”
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