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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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MTA
MTA LIRR presented with the APTA Gold Award for Security Operations at the 2025 APTA Rail Conference in San Francisco.
The seven agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
July 2, 2025
The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry was delayed due to high water levels but will now service passengers into November.
April 22, 2025
CTDOT
CT Transit bus.
The five-year capital plan features more than $16 billion in funding for transportation-related infrastructure projects.
Jan. 22, 2025
CTDOT
CTDOT launches new tap and ride pilot program.
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...
Oct. 9, 2024
CTDOT
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto hosted a ceremony on July 29 to commemorate the grand opening of the new Northwestern Connecticut Transit District facility.
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...
July 30, 2024
CTDOT
CTDOT has released a progress report on its CX Action Plan.
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...
June 28, 2024
CTtransit
CT fastrak bus.
CT fastrak is only the second BRT system in the New England area utilizing a bus-only roadway.
June 5, 2024
The project involves bringing in new electrical and water services, charging equipment, fire suppression and necessary HVAC upgrades, as well as expanding the existing maintenance...
June 3, 2024
CTDOT
Connecticut will launch 13 microtransit services between March 26 and July 30.
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...
March 26, 2024
CTDOT
Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, municipal leaders and transit stakeholders announce CTDOT bus expansion.
The new routes throughout Stamford and central Connecticut are in direct response to input from customers, employees, students and stakeholders.
March 11, 2024

Articles

CTDOT
A rendering of the new TOD project at New Haven Union Station.
CTDOT has selected HNTB to provide station improvements along the Waterbury Branch Line and Gilbane Development Company and MURAL Real Estate Partners to lead a TOD project at...
June 27, 2025
CTDOT
CT transit BEB.
The NOFO is through the FTA’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low or No Emission Program while the agreement with Connecticut could cut up to six weeks from...
May 19, 2025
Brightline
McLaren Applied antenna.
Brightline has partnered with McLaren Applied to bring advanced motorsport-inspired technology to passenger rail while CTDOT is partnering with AT&T to significantly improve wireless...
April 30, 2025
Community Transit
A Swift Orange Line bus drives through Lynnwood City Center Station.
Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line has turned a year old while CTDOT’s CTfastrak has been in service for a decade.
April 1, 2025
Maryland Transit Administration
A file photo of a CAF-manufactured Purple Line train.
CTDOT has opened the seventh solicitation for the Community Connectivity Grant Program while MDOT is accepting grant applications from small businesses impacted by construction...
Feb. 12, 2025
Amtrak
Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
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.
Sept. 27, 2024
Caroline R. Kieltyka
Caroline R. Kieltyka.
Caroline R. Kieltyka, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Office of Rail.
Aug. 20, 2024
Peter Calcaterra
Peter Calcaterra
Peter Calcaterra, Transportation Supervising Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Aug. 22, 2023
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.
The projects will improve safety, efficiency and accessibility of vehicles.
June 9, 2023
CTDOT
An event was held May 12 to mark the start of construction on the Walk Bridge replacement project.
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.
May 15, 2023

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CTDOT
CTDOT renews subscription to Transit Royale.
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.
Feb. 15, 2024
CTDOT
CTDOT releases final report on its Greater Hartford Mobility Study.
The study outlines transportation projects and improvements in the study of Hartford, East Hartford and surrounding communities.
Dec. 20, 2023
The pilot program will last for two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions exercisable by CTDOT based on performance and ridership.
Nov. 14, 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...
Nov. 10, 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...
Oct. 24, 2023
Alstom
Alstom to supply 60 single-level coach cars to the Connecticut Department of Transportation for its statewide rail system.
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...
Aug. 10, 2023
CTDOT
CTDOT electric bus.
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.
July 31, 2023
CTDOT
CTDOT unveiled its first-ever CX Action Plan.
The CX Action Plan outlines programs, policies and investments to improve bus and rail services for all of Connecticut.
June 29, 2023
Amtrak
Amtrak is collaborating with MassDOT and CTDOT to add two additional Amtrak Northeast Regional trains serving Springfield Union Station on June 5.
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.
May 24, 2023
CTDOT
Laoise King (left) and Karen Kitsis (right)
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...
May 10, 2023
Clockwise from top left: CTDOT, Palm Tran, TCAT
Clockwise from top left: Benjamin Limmer; Fredlyn Johnson; Anthony McCabe and Douglas Jensen.
Personnel updates from around the transit industry.
April 13, 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...
March 22, 2023
MTA Metro-North Railroad
Due to track improvements on the New Canaan Branch Line this summer, CTDOT is implementing substitute bus service on all train services.
The track improvements and bus substitution will begin May 30 and is estimated to run through August.
March 17, 2023
MTA
MTA train
Metro-North has made dramatic advances in service, safety and accessibility
Jan. 4, 2023
The term of this agreement is for four years and includes two, two-year extensions exercisable by CTDOT.
Dec. 28, 2022
CTDOT
Garrett Eucalitto
Eucalitto is currently deputy commissioner of CTDOT, a position that he has held since January 2020.
Nov. 28, 2022
Amtrak
An aerial view of the Connecticut River Bridge; the 115-year old bridge will be replaced.
Replacing the 115-year-old bridge will allow for better reliability and decreased delays for travelers due to trains traveling on more modern infrastructure.
Oct. 28, 2022
The grants will go toward seven projects located within a half-mile of transit and aimed at boosting economic activity and creating jobs.
Oct. 13, 2022
Shutterstock
CX programs can improve customer satisfaction, attract riders and improve morale.
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 ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Connecticut Department of Transportation
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 14 for the Windsor Locks station and track improvement project.
The new station will complement the ongoing economic development initiatives in the town’s transit-oriented development area.
Sept. 15, 2022
Alicia Leite, Transportation Supervising Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Alicia Leite, Transportation Supervising Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Aug. 23, 2022
Oficials and environmental stakeholders gathered on the New Haven Green to announce the new law.
The law will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, improve air quality and health outcomes for residents and mitigate impacts from the climate crisis...
July 25, 2022
Public transit operations continue to be available to riders during construction.
July 14, 2022
CTRail
Ct Rail
The analysis includes changes to bus service in the CTtransit Hartford and New Haven service areas, as well as a CTtransit Express route.
June 27, 2022
CTDOT
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The electric trains emit no greenhouse gas emissions and improve service, reliability and comfort for riders.
May 25, 2022
The Aira service is now available at New England’s second-largest airport, and increases independence for passengers who are blind or have low vision.
May 12, 2022
The successful proposal must demonstrate the ability to provide service no later than Nov. 1, 2022.
April 8, 2022
The new second platform allows for increased train service seven days a week.
April 4, 2022
CTDOT
Ctdot
The interim five-year plan includes capital investments in roadways and bridges, public transportation, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Feb. 11, 2022
CTDOT
Officials met at the New Haven Union Station to discuss rail opportunities for the state.
During the meeting, Gov. Lamont reinforced that now is the time to invest in rail infrastructure and bring faster trains to Connecticut, which will improve the state’s economy...
Jan. 24, 2022
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.
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.
Jan. 13, 2022
CTDOT
Ct Pass Gov Lamont Twitter
Organizations can now apply to participate.
Jan. 12, 2022
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Maxim Melnikov Lirr Yard
The nearly $14 billion in funds comes from the CRRSAA and ARP, which provided emergency relief for transit agencies to help bridge funding gaps caused by the pandemic.
Nov. 12, 2021
CTDOT
Ctdot
The plan outlines strategies for advancing multimodal CAV-related services and infrastructure to address both current and evolving transportation needs.
March 30, 2021
The plan includes $9.7 billion in investments for public transit, roads, bridges, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
Jan. 20, 2021
New Flyer
New Flyer
The purchase, supported by Federal Transit Administration funds, furthers CTDOT's Electric Bus Initiative.
Jan. 13, 2021
The new feature on the mobile ticketing app aims to provide customers convenience on the Hartford Line and Shore Line East.
Dec. 9, 2020
CTDOT
A Metro-North train moving across the Walk Bridge.
The Partnership Program provides financial assistance to repair and rehabilitate intercity passenger railroad assets.
Oct. 26, 2020
Metro-North Railroad
Mta
The restoration of rail service follows a six-month suspension and bussing of the service to allow rail line construction projects to be accelerated.
Oct. 26, 2020
CTDOT
CTDOT unveils its first battery-electric bus in the state.
These are the first buses to enter service under CTDOT’s electric bus initiative and will use 125 kWh electric bus chargers installed at the GBT bus maintenance facility.
Sept. 29, 2020
CTDOT
Ctdot
CTDOT says this is the first SSPP to be approved by the FRA in the country.
Sept. 15, 2020
CTDOT
Rendering if the 240’ span vertical lift bridge.
The project consists of more than a half dozen infrastructure projects that increase safety, reliability and ease of travel throughout Norwalk and the Northeast Rail Corridor....
Aug. 3, 2020
Bus service will allow for social distancing and for rail line infrastructure improvements to progress more quickly.
May 13, 2020
CTrail Shore Line East Twitter
C Trail Shore Lin East
Officials say a celebratory event will take place at the station once the coronavirus outbreak has subsided.
April 6, 2020
CTDOT
Gov. Lamont announces mobile ticketing is now available on the Hartford Line and the Shore Line East.
The CTrail eTix provides rail passengers with a paperless smartphone option to purchase tickets.
Feb. 13, 2020
Gov. of Connecticut Facebook
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The governor says growing trends are another reason why Connecticut should continue expanding rail service.
Jan. 21, 2020
Along with AT&T’s small cell installations along the rail line, new rails cars will be equipped with roof-top antennas to enhance cellular connectivity.
Jan. 8, 2020
More than 4,000 riders used the Hartford Line the Wednesday before Thanksgiving setting a new ridership record.
Dec. 5, 2019
CTrides Twitter
Ct Rides Twitter
Local and state stakeholders discuss how economic growth is dependent on a well-maintained and accessible transportation system.
Nov. 12, 2019
Bus riders can pay their fare, see their account balance and check their transaction history.
Sept. 13, 2019
Office of Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz
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The work includes a new platform on the north side of the tracks, an “up-and-over” pedestrian bridge/elevator connecting both sides, a ramp to the new platform, a bike shelter...
June 19, 2019
MCI
According to CTDOT, the ADA-compliant, Wi-Fi ready Commuter Coaches will replace older models and expand capacity on its express route service.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has announced that Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has awarded MCI a five-year contract for up to 112 MCI Commuter Coaches.
Jan. 13, 2017
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) will conduct a public information meeting to present the findings of Project No. 12-98, a feasibility study that investigated...
Nov. 1, 2016
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Connecticut Department of Transportation Commission James P. Redeker and other state and local officials today marked the completion of a new platform...
Oct. 31, 2016
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced that Connecticut would become the first state in New England to install automated horn systems, commonly known...
Oct. 24, 2016
Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker and Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Ben Barnes recently announced the state is discontinuing...
Oct. 20, 2016
Fare increases on Connecticut’s rail and bus systems will take effect in December, Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker has announced.
Oct. 5, 2016
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)
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Governor Dannel P. Malloy recently announced that CTfastrak – Connecticut's recently launched bus rapid transit system – has passed a significant milestone, having carried over...
Aug. 31, 2016
On Tuesday, August 23, 2016, the CTDOT will utilize an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to perform limited visual bridge inspection tasks on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge.
Aug. 22, 2016
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced that an online public workshop regarding Connecticut’s bus system will begin on July 25 and conclude on August...
July 26, 2016
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has prepared a plan to implement the FY 2017 budget that began July 1, which will include both expenditure reductions across...
July 25, 2016
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad have signed a “partnering letter,” agreeing to a collaborative effort as plans are finalized to replace the...
May 31, 2016
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced plans to expand bus service in communities east of Hartford beginning in August 2016.
April 20, 2016
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that a temporary boarding platform will be established at the site of the Meriden train station while a new station is built...
March 9, 2016
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that ridership on the New Haven commuter rail line for 2015 surpassed 40.3 million passenger trips — up two percent from the prior year...
Feb. 4, 2016
Students, employees and others interested in the possibility of regularly scheduled, easy bus transportation between the University of Connecticut Storrs campus and central Connecticut...
Feb. 3, 2016
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced Sept. 11, that in continuing efforts to improve CTfastrakservices, some minor modifications will be made to the ...
Sept. 15, 2015
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announced that on Aug. 3, Amtrak will begin a substitute bus operation for certain morning and evening New Haven to Springfield...
Aug. 6, 2015
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the planned unveiling and first public appearance of a CTfastrak branded bus which will take place March 21, 2014...
March 19, 2014
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Dec. 31 that is seeking to procure a ticket vending machine system (TVMS) for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system...
Dec. 31, 2013