Connecticut

Connecticut Facts: Became the 5th state on January 9, 1788
State Abbreviation - CT
State Capital - Hartford
Largest City - Bridgeport
Area - 5,544 sq miles [CT is the 48th biggest state in the US]
Population - 3,405,565 (as of 2000) [CT is the 29th most populous state in the US]
Major Industries - agriculture, industry (especially insurance), tourism
Major Rivers - Connecticut River, Housatonic River, Thames River
Major Lakes - Lake Candlewood
Highest Point - Mt. Frissell - 2380 feet, (725 m) above sea level
Bordering States - Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island
Bordering Bodies of Water - Long Island Sound, Atlantic Ocean

Idling in Connecticut Connecticut is a concerned state with regulations in place to help manage idling.

CONNECTICUT IDLING ANALYSIS

	Average Hours One Vehicle Spends Idling Per Year	Total Number of Vehicles Idling	Total Hours Idling	Total Annual Fuel Consumption for Idling (Gallons)	Annual Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling	Daily Barrels of Oil Consumed for Idling	Percentage of the 20 Million Barrels a Day that are Being Used to Idle
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK	2,142	22,753	40,355,312	40,355,312	4,035,531	11,056	0.055%
SCHOOL BUS	181	6,113	1,106,461	1,106,461	110,646	303	0.002%
LIGHT DUTY	30	774,518	23,235,525	14,870,736	758,711	2,079	0.010%
TOTAL ALL	2,353	803,384	64,697,298	56,332,509	4,904,888	13,438	0.067%

Emissions GHG CO2 TONS/YEAR
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK	441,285
SCHOOL BUS	12,099
LIGHT DUTY	141,296
TOTAL ALL	594,680

Tax Dollars Spent on Fuel for Idling in School Bus Industry
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK	N/A
SCHOOL BUS	$3,319,383
LIGHT DUTY	N/A
TOTAL ALL	$3,319,383

CONNECTICUT IDLING REGULATIONS

Area	Maximum Idling Time	Fines	Exemptions
Connecticut	3 minutes	Not >$5,000 per week (RCSA Title 22a x174-12 (c))	- Traffic conditions or mechanical difficulties - Ensure safety or health of driver/passengers - Auxiliary equipment - Conform to manufacturer's specifications - Less than 20° F - Maintenance
Source	Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies Title 22a, §174-18(b)(3). State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection; Bureau of Air Management (860) 424-3027, www.dep.state.ct.us

CONNECTICUT PRO ENVIRONMENT POLITICIANS (2007)

	Office Held	Party	Comment
Delauro, Rosa	House of Representatives	Democrat	Rated 100% by LCV*
Johnson, Nancy	House of Representatives	Republican	Rated 83% by LCV*
Shays, Christopher	House of Representatives	Republican	Rated 92% by LCV*
Simmons, Robert	House of Representatives	Republican	Rated 83% by LCV*

*League of Conservation Voters, indicating pro-environment votes (2006)

State Enforcement of 400-Pound Auxiliary Power Unit Exemption to GVW Limit: 23 CFR 658.17(n)

Allows 400lb Weight Exemption	Does not Allow 400lb Weight Exemption	Legislation Pending to Allow Exemption
	YES