The highlight of the I-95 New Haven Harbor
Crossing Corridor Improvement Program's
transit improvements is the new State
Street commuter rail station in downtown
New Haven. Since opening on June 7, 2002,
the station has become an increasingly
attractive alternative to the automobile
commute - daily Shore Line East ridership
has increased from approximately 1200
to 1800 passengers since the station's
opening.
State Street
Station is a new facility for Shore Line
East commuters traveling between Branford and
New Haven's Union Station. The station is located
on State Street, between Court and Chapel Streets,
in New Haven. Only two blocks from the New
Haven Green, the station is a convenient walk
to many downtown businesses.
Limited New Haven Line (Metro North) trains
provide service to State Street Station
for enhanced access to downtown from areas
west of the city.
This new commuter station was designed for
pedestrians. While automobile parking
is not available on site, a number of
parking lots are located downtown within
walking distance. Convenient bus and shuttle
connections are available to take commuters
to destinations in New Haven and throughout
the region.
