Organization Category: Transportation

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE

The Norwalk DMV is one of ten full-service branch offices of the state agency handling learners permits, drivers licenses, driving tests, automobile registrations, boat registrations (for boat license, contact Coast Guard or DEP – listed separately), handicapped parking permits, photo ID cards for non-drivers or seniors, and regulation auto dealers and repairers. It does not perform safety […]

Written by on April 14, 2014

CALL-A-RIDE OF GREENWICH, INC.

Independent, nonprofit volunteer organization, founded in 1975.  They provide free door-to-door transportation for Greenwich’s ambulatory senior citizens, over age 60, who lack other means of transportation. Three cars provide rides five days a week to anywhere in Greenwich for any purpose; doctors, drug stores, attorneys, banks, shopping, hair appointments, rides to the polls on election […]

Written by on March 24, 2014

GREENWICH TAXI COMPANY

Taxi company dispatching cars from an office on the eastbound side of the Greenwich Railroad Station. Taxis serve all of Greenwich and may also be hired to go to out-of-town locations such as airports or New York City.

Written by on October 28, 2013

WESTCHESTER BEE-LINE

The Bee-Line Bus System operates over 60 routes that include local, limited-stop and express buses, providing service within Westchester, to the Bronx, Manhattan and Putnam.  It connects in Port Chester with the CT Route Bus.

Written by on September 4, 2013

GREYHOUND BUS LINES

Begun in 1914, this is the largest provider of intercity transportation in the country. Their nearest terminal is located at the Stamford Metro North railroad station. Charters are also available.

Written by on August 2, 2013

CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

By statute, DSS is the state agency responsible for administering a number of programs under federal legislation, including the Food Stamp Act, the Older Americans Act, and the Social Security Act. The department is also designated as a public housing agency for the purpose of administering the Section 8 program under the federal Housing Act.

Written by on July 24, 2013

WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT – HPN

HPN airport is constructed on land purchased before World War II.  During the war, the U.S. Army fighter planes defended New York City from here.  In 1944, the airport was returned to the county and opened for civilian use the following year, with commercial flights beginning in 1948. The Air National Guard had a base […]

Written by on February 20, 2013

SALVATION ARMY

An evangelical, charitable, international, service organization. The Stamford center provides worship services, social services, and character building programs. The Greenwich Service Unit provides funding for several programs for the needy that are based at the GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Written by on February 19, 2013

AMTRAK

Long-distance trains operating to cities throughout the Northeast Corridor and across the country. The nearest AMTRAK station stop is in Stamford.

Written by on December 17, 2012