Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)

Newington, CT 06131

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About Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)

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PO Box 317546, 2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131
United States
http://www.ct.gov/
860.594.2000

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Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation oversees all transportation projects within the state of Connecticut. 

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CTDOT launches new tap and ride pilot program.
Fare Collection

CTDOT launches new tap and ride pilot program

Oct. 9, 2024
The program allows customers to pay for their bus fare by tapping their Visa or Mastercard branded debit card, credit card or mobile wallet at contactless payment readers on River...
CTDOT
Facilities

CTDOT celebrates opening of new Northwestern Connecticut Transit District facility in Torrington, Conn.

July 30, 2024
The 48,000-square-foot bus facility provides NWCTD with warehouse space for bus storage and maintenance, as well as office space for administration and the necessary infrastructure...
CTDOT
Management

CTDOT releases progress report on CX Action Plan

June 28, 2024
The Annual Progress Report provides customers with updates on the original 26 actions included in the CX Action Plan and identifies three new actions that aim to enhance the transit...
CTtransit
Bus

CT fastrak named best BRT in U.S. by Institute of Transportation and Development Policy

CT fastrak is only the second BRT system in the New England area utilizing a bus-only roadway.
CTDOT
Alt. Mobility

Connecticut to launch 13 microtransit services within four-month period

March 26, 2024
The new services are part of a pilot program in which nine transit districts and municipalities were awarded funding through the CTDOT to develop and pilot on-demand microtransit...
CTDOT
Bus

CTDOT begins expansion of multiple bus routes and paratransit services

March 11, 2024
The new routes throughout Stamford and central Connecticut are in direct response to input from customers, employees, students and stakeholders.
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Mobile Applications

CTDOT renews subscription to Transit Royale

Feb. 15, 2024
The CTDOT has sponsored another year of Transit Royale, which is free and automatically applies to all current and new frequent users of the Transit app.
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Alt. Mobility

CTDOT releases final report on Greater Hartford Mobility Study

Dec. 20, 2023
The study outlines transportation projects and improvements in the study of Hartford, East Hartford and surrounding communities.

Articles & News

Amtrak
Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
Safety & Security

Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to participate in See Tracks? Think Train® Week

Sept. 27, 2024
The week was launched by OLI in 2017 to focus attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains.
Caroline R. Kieltyka
40 Under 40

2024 40 Under 40: Caroline R. Kieltyka

Aug. 20, 2024
Caroline R. Kieltyka, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Office of Rail.
Peter Calcaterra
Peter Calcaterra
40 Under 40

2023 40 Under 40: Peter Calcaterra

Aug. 22, 2023
Peter Calcaterra, Transportation Supervising Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation
CTFastrak/Connecticut DOT
Image: Cedar Street CTfastrak Station. Connecticut Department of Transportation was one of six grant recipients to receive federal funding to support its transit automation program along the CTfastrak BRT corridor.
Safety & Security

FTA awards $11.6 million to six transit bus automation research projects

June 9, 2023
The projects will improve safety, efficiency and accessibility of vehicles.
CTDOT
An event was held May 12 to mark the start of construction on the Walk Bridge replacement project.
Infrastructure

CTDOT begins construction on Walk Bridge replacement

May 15, 2023
The 127-year-old bridge is beyond its useful life and a critical link between the Metro-North New Haven Line and the Northeast Corridor.
Clockwise from top left: CTDOT, Palm Tran, TCAT
Clockwise from top left: Benjamin Limmer; Fredlyn Johnson; Anthony McCabe and Douglas Jensen.
Management

People on the Move – Transit Edition: CTDOT; Palm Tran and TCAT

April 13, 2023
Personnel updates from around the transit industry.
Shutterstock
CX programs can improve customer satisfaction, attract riders and improve morale.
Management

Diverse strategies in customer experience programs across North America help increase ridership, improve morale

Sept. 28, 2022
As programs develop, it will be essential to get buy-in at all levels, provide CX staff with the resources required and continue an obsessive focus on customer experiences to ...
Connecticut Department of Transportation
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 14 for the Windsor Locks station and track improvement project.
Rail

Officials break ground on new Windsor Locks Station and track improvement project in Connecticut

The new station will complement the ongoing economic development initiatives in the town’s transit-oriented development area.
Alicia Leite, Transportation Supervising Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation
40 Under 40

2022 40 Under 40: Alicia Leite

Aug. 23, 2022
Alicia Leite, Transportation Supervising Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation
MTA
MTA was among four agencies to receive American Rescue Plan funds to support its operations and staff levels during the pandemic. MTA has regularly held mask distribution events on its system utilizing its Mask Force.
Management

USDOT awards more than $9 billion in ARP funds

Jan. 13, 2022
CTDOT, L.A. Metro, NJ Transit and New York’s MTA were all awarded funds from the latest COVID-19 relief bill to keep services operating and workers on staff.

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Management

CTDOT awards $11.7 million as part of Community Connectivity Grant Program

Nov. 10, 2023
The Community Connectivity Grant Program focuses on funding for local projects that improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users in urban, suburban...
Alt. Mobility

CTDOT advances Greater Hartford Mobility Study

Oct. 24, 2023
The study was launched in 2020 as a community-driven vision for creating a vibrant, equitable and sustainable multimodal transportation network and is aimed at reimagining and...
Alstom
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Vehicles

CTDOT awards Alstom $315 million contract order for 60 rail cars

Aug. 10, 2023
Alstom will supply CTDOT with the delivery of 60 single-level fully customized, sustainable, next-generation commuter rail cars specifically designed for North American rail systems...
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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

CTtransit battery electric buses return to service

July 31, 2023
The buses have been out of service since July 2022 following a thermal event caused by a defect in the design of the bus that was part of a national recall.
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Management

CTDOT unveils first CX Action Plan

June 29, 2023
The CX Action Plan outlines programs, policies and investments to improve bus and rail services for all of Connecticut.
Amtrak
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Vehicles

Amtrak, MassDOT, CTDOT adding two additional Amtrak Northeast Regional trains to Springfield Union Station June 5

May 24, 2023
Amtrak Northeast Regional trains offer customers single seat rides and direct access from Springfield to New York City in 3.5 hours and connections to the Northeast Corridor.
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Management

CTDOT appoints Karen Kitsis and Laoise King as deputy commissioners

May 10, 2023
Kitsis currently serves as the deputy executive director for the Office of Capital Project Development at Sound Transit and King is currently serving as the chief of staff for...
Mobile Applications

CTDOT launching payment pilot program for Connecticut Transit and CTfastrak customers April 1

March 22, 2023
The pilot program, launched in partnership with Token Transit, will allow customers to buy two-hour Adult, Senior/Disabled and Youth bus passes for all local CTtransit and CTfastrak...
MTA Metro-North Railroad
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Management

CTDOT implementing substitute bus service on all train services due to track improvements on New Canaan Branch Line

The track improvements and bus substitution will begin May 30 and is estimated to run through August.