Jim Cameron’s Talking Transportation columns are some of the best-read pieces in The Connecticut Mirror. And while he and our staff members take some holiday time off this week, here is a countdown of his five most widely read columns from 2025 for readers to re-enjoy — or fume over, whichever is the case. 5. Avelo Airlines — neither woke nor broke. While understandable, public anger over Avelo Airlines’ contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to fly deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security is misplaced. (Published April 13) 4. Blinded by the (head) light You are driving down a dark narrow road and suddenly blinded by an oncoming pair of headlights. !!X#%($!!! Where’s the road? Am I going to crash? Why is this happening and what can I do? (Published Nov. 2) 3. CT’s Real ID deadline is looming Quick. Look at your Connecticut driver’s license! If you don’t see a gold star in the upper right corner, you’ll soon be unable to use that as ID to fly. (Published March 23) 2. Shapiro’s Folly – a bridge over Long Island Sound How did we get sucked into a debate about a project that every transportation expert I spoke with said just won’t happen? (Published Oct. 12) No. 1: Out-of-state license plates are costing CT towns big money “This is the number one form of tax evasion in Connecticut.  Connecticut is losing millions annually and our DMV does not care.” So says the president of the Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers. (Published June 1) ...read more read less