Regulations limiting beach access

What is happening? Parking fees $30+, restricted private beach access, and a lack of transit access to beaches is limiting beach access to open beaches

Why is this important? The regulations are limiting beach access for low income persons and reinforcing segregation and racial inequality. 

How will this be important? In 2022, lawmakers in Connecticut and Massachusetts tried unsuccessfully to pass legislation to make beaches in their states more accessible. Raised Bill 5254 (2022 |CT) barring local governments that receive state transportation aid from restricting parking near public beaches & Raised Bill 5361 (2022 | CT) would cap parking fees.

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