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Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)

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Newington, CT 06131
United States
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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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Connecticut Department of Transportation
An aerial shot of the current Stamford Transportation Center.
The redevelopment aims to accommodate service increases from Metro-North and Amtrak.
Aug. 19, 2025
CTDOT
CTtransit battery-electric bus.
The CX Action Plan Progress Report provides customers with yearly updates on action items that directly aim to improve the transit customer experience statewide.
July 31, 2025
CTDOT
A rendering of the new train station in Naugatuck.
The new station is part of the plan to modernize the entire Waterbury Branch Line and spur downtown Naugatuck’s redevelopment.
July 21, 2025
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

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A Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line departures board at Grand Central Terminal displaying upcoming train times, tracks, destinations and connection details, with the terminal's warm-toned stone walls and a chandelier visible above.
The program will improve, rebuild and expand the state’s rail network.
July 28, 2026
CTDOT
An architectural rendering of a transit hub showing a blue-and-white bus marked 'Not In Service' pulling through a passenger drop-off area. A historic station building with a peaked roof sits in the background, flanked by a modern covered bus shelter on the left and a parking lot on the right. Pedestrians and a wheelchair user are depicted on the sidewalk.
The upgrades will bring new ADA accessible platforms and new rider amenities to the stations.
May 4, 2026
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A Glastonbury Ferry crosses the water.
The project will improve accessibility and safety with an intended spring 2026 completion date.
Nov. 24, 2025
Amtrak
An Amtrak train wrapped with promotion of Operation Lifesaver's See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
Formerly known as Rail Safety Week in the U.S., OLI launched the campaign in 2017 to focus attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad...
Sept. 19, 2025

Articles

ctdot
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (“CTDOT”) is seeking proposals for a contractor to provide an all-encompassing Farebox Equipment solutions on...
July 8, 2026
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

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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
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