People to Jobs
People to Jobs is a program that works to improve public transportation in cities and towns in Southwestern Connecticut so that residents - including low-income workers and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families recipients - can have better access to jobs.
The People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force periodically examines the routes of bus service provided by Greater Bridgeport Transit, CT Transit, Valley Transit District, Milford Transit District, and the Norwalk Transit District in coordination with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North.
The Task Force, in collaboration with transit operators, decides where additional or new routes are needed, and when extended service is needed, such as holiday seasons. With funding from the Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, and the Federal Transit Administration, the People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force finances the improvements.
Better bus service gets more people to more jobs in the region. Job retention increases the quality of life for residents. The region's economy benefits from a mobile workforce. People to Jobs helps make it happen.
People to Jobs also provides informed transportation planning assistance in the CTWorks Career Centers. Staff members will assist job seekers in navigating bus routes for childcare and employment. People to Jobs stays responsive to the needs of the region by maintaining broad-based representation from government, business, regional planning agencies, chambers of commerce, social service providers, job developers, and transportation providers.
The People to Jobs Regional Transportation Task Force has:
- Expanded bus service in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Fairfield, Stratford, Shelton, and Derby.
- Created regional service: Coastal Link provides direct service from Milford to Norwalk and operates seven days a week.
More information, including the People to Jobs Progress Report, may be found at www.peopletojobs.org
People to Jobs is a project of The WorkPlace, Inc. in partnership with the CT Dept. of Social Services, CT Dept. of Transportation & the Federal Transit Administration.
For information contact:
Debbie Venditti, Project Implementation Manager
The WorkPlace, Inc.
350 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 610-8544
