Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 117,083. The city is the birthplace of U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman. Chief U.S. weapons inspector Charles Duelfer grew up in Stamford.

Transportation

Interstate 95 (also known as the Connecticut Turnpike) runs along the southern areas of the city. The Merritt Parkway runs through the northern part of Stamford. Connecticut Transit buses run throughout Stamford and connect the city to Darien, Norwalk, Greenwich and Port Chester, New York.

Related Topics:
Interstate 95 - Merritt Parkway - Darien - Norwalk - Greenwich - Port Chester, New York

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Stamford is served by Amtrak and Metro North Railroad trains at Stamford Station and by Metro North trains only at the Springdale and Glenbrook Stations.

Related Topics:
Amtrak - Metro North Railroad - Stamford Station - Metro North - Springdale - Glenbrook

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Some residents commute to jobs in New York City, mostly by way of rail. There are plans to also run a ferry between the two cities in the future.

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