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howdidigetheretoday t1_j64qtl2 wrote

Reply to I-95 in CT ranks as most congested corridor in USA beating out LA; Merritt Parkway also makes top 10 by celticnutjob

My unsubstantiated claim: put unlimited free parking at every Metro-North station, and watch the world change. Eminent domain, nice tall parking garages, and run roughshod over local zoning regulations. I am not saying I support this, but it would be the fastest way to change things at the lowest cost.

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howdidigetheretoday t1_j64qbe7 wrote

Reply to comment by pastafaz in I-95 in CT ranks as most congested corridor in USA beating out LA; Merritt Parkway also makes top 10 by celticnutjob

I spent a career of starting work earlier, and then staying later (because the boss wouldn't let me leave early) just to avoid the traffic on 95 & 15. In general, the commutes were not terrible, but the 13 hour workday can wear you down after a couple of decades... also, you still gotta "fit in" between the end of nighttime lane closures in the AM and the beginning of same that night :(

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howdidigetheretoday t1_ixerkg2 wrote

Reply to comment by watershoejoe in Happy Eversource-giving Everyone by cryptocratic7

I have not had the "price spike" problem. I believe there were changes made by PURA to minimize that risk. As for the provider not fulfilling the full duration of the contract... I may be wrong, but I think they can only do that if they leave the EnergizeCT marketplace. That has happened to me twice.

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howdidigetheretoday t1_ixcqwlp wrote

Reply to comment by gregra193 in Happy Eversource-giving Everyone by cryptocratic7

I have done this, but I am by no means "appeased". I have always used "alternative" suppliers, typically choosing 100% renewables, but sometimes choosing "lowest price". And here's the problem, to which you allude: "no early termination fee". That cuts both ways, and I have twice had suppliers renege on their "contract" with me :(

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