Author

Jim Cameron

Jim Cameron is a longtime transportation advocate and columnist whose work focuses on transit, commuting, and mobility issues across Connecticut. A LymeLine contributor for almost 10 years, he appears in multiple Connecticut publications and is widely known for his advocacy on behalf of rail riders statewide. He is the founder of the Commuter Action Group. 

Talking Transportation recently earned first place in the general column/commentary category in the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists’ Excellence in Journalism Contest.

Jim Cameron's Latest Articles

Talking Transportation: Rebuilding Amtrak

Jim Cameron looks at how rebuilding Amtrak and regional rail fits into the broader conversation about transportation in Connecticut.

Talking Transportation: Can You Live Carless in Connecticut?

Jim Cameron examines the cost and necessity of cars in a state where the average driver pays about 70 cents a mile to drive.

Talking Transportation: Truth in Flying

Jim Cameron calls for greater transparency from airlines and regulators who mislead travelers about delays and service.

Talking Transportation: Memoirs of a Metro-North Conductor

A longtime Metro-North conductor shares humorous and poignant stories from 36 years on the New Haven Line, revealing the human side of daily rail travel.

Talking Transportation: Blinded by the Light

Jim Cameron warns that poor nighttime visibility remains a serious problem on Connecticut roads.

Talking Transportation: Dangers of the Fall
Talking Transportation: Rules Vary for Bikes on Board
Talking Transportation: The Folly of a Bridge to New York
Talking Transportation: Is This Leading by Example, Governor Lamont?
Talking Transportation: Jim Cameron Finally Boards the NextGen Acela