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Sustainability
A Commitment to Sustainability
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Ridgefielders have always prioritized the environment. From the town's commitment to preserving vast areas of green space, to our vast and diverse parklands, rest assured that the community values sustainability.
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Sustainability measures in Ridgefield, Connecticut:
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Metro-North Commuter Railroad station in Branchville (New Haven Line)
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HART transit bus service between Downtown Ridgefield and Metro-North Commuter Railroad station in Katonah, NY (Harlem Line)
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Electric vehicle chargers in municipal lots
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Location along Route 7 Electric Vehicle Corridor (designation pending)
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Photovoltaic arrays being installed on all public school campuses and many town buildings
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Active and effective Energy Task Force
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Forward-thinking community planning, including Branchville's exciting Transit Oriented Development Plan
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A pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly downtown
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Bicycle trails connecting Branchville station with Downtown Ridgefield (plans pending)