CTDOT Releases Updated Five-Year Capital Plan with Renewed Sustainability Commitment

CTDOT released an interim five-year Capital Plan, covering fiscal years 2022 – 2026 with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emission, protecting natural and community resources, and improving the health and safety of residents. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Web Version     Connecticut Department of Transportation CTDOT Releases Updated Five-Year Capital Plan with Renewed Sustainability Commitment Posted on February 10 , 2022 (Newington, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released an interim five-year Capital Plan, covering fiscal years 2022 – 2026 with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emission, protecting natural and community resources, and improving the health and safety of residents. The interim five-year Plan includes capital investments in roadways and bridges, public transportation, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.   "Strategic investments in infrastructure, increased access to public transportation, and new initiatives that reduce our carbon emissions are critically important to economic growth in Connecticut and the health and safety of residents. Our interim five-year plan demonstrates our ongoing commitment to safety, equity, and resiliency. As we emerge from the pandemic, we will do so stronger and with the support we need," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transformational and is providing the state with more than $5 billion in federal infrastructure funding over a five-year period. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.   CTDOT anticipates utilizing $2.25 billion in total Capital Program funding in federal fiscal year 2022, which began October 1, 2021, including approximately $1.36 billion for roadway and bridge infrastructure, $844 million for bus and rail, and $49 million in support of agency facility repairs and improvements.   CTDOT focuses on road and bridge projects that address transportation mobility and safety needs of the entire state. Improvements are slated for all over Connecticut that improve existing infrastructure, from local bridges and intersections to major projects. CTDOT also operates more than 2,500 traffic signals – more than all other New England states combined – and is embarking on a 10-year program to upgrade the system to reduce transportation emissions and better meet the mobility needs of all roadway users.   Public transportation continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, with rail ridership at approximately 50% and bus ridership over 70% of pre-COVID levels. Given the trends in the needs of our commuters, such as more telework options, a greater focus is on service improvement and customer experience projects. As part of Governor Ned Lamont's TIME FOR CT, funds will be used on track upgrades, bridge repairs, and new rail fleet in order to create faster and safer rail service in the state.   In December, Governor Lamont signed an Executive Order directing CTDOT and all other state agencies to take actionable steps to reduce carbon emissions. Projects included in the CTDOT interim five-year plan that directly reduce emissions and improve air quality include installing more Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, utilizing solar power at CTDOT facilities, expanding the Community Connectivity Grant Program to build-out accessible sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike infrastructure, and converting the bus fleet to electric buses.   The Capital Plan Report can be found HERE. The Capital Plan project listings can be found HERE.   Members of the public are invited to attend a virtual Public Information session on the Capital Plan on Wednesday, February 23 at 7 p.m., and to provide input and feedback on the Capital Plan. To register for the session, click HERE. The session will also be recorded and posted at ct.gov/dot.   The interim five-year Capital Plan will continue to be refined in collaboration with our stakeholders over the next several months, as more guidance and information is released by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), specifically around the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The final version of the Capital Plan Report is expected to be published by summer 2022. # # # Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546 860-594-2000 Twitter You're receiving this email because you opted in to receive notices from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Edit your subscription Unsubscribe instantly

CTDOT Marks Transit Equity Day 2022 with Commitment to Accessible, Clean Transportation

The Connecticut Department of Transportation today will recognize Transit Equity Day 2022 with a renewed commitment to providing equitable transportation for all people. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Web Version     Connecticut Department of Transportation CTDOT Marks Transit Equity Day 2022 with Commitment to Accessible, Clean Transportation Posted on February 4 , 2022 (Newington, CT) - The Connecticut Department of Transportation today will recognize Transit Equity Day 2022 with a renewed commitment to providing equitable transportation for all people. Transit Equity Day is observed annually on February 4, to commemorate the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks on her birthday and her unfinished work to end inequities in transportation. "Throughout our country's history, communities of color and other vulnerable communities have faced barriers to reliable public transportation while also being disproportionately impacted by the harmful air pollution caused by transportation," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. "Reliable, public transportation is an essential part of daily life for many residents, and I'm honored to help support Governor Lamont's efforts to better connect communities with clean transportation across Connecticut." Transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state of Connecticut. In December, Governor Lamont signed an Executive Order directing the CTDOT and all other state agencies to take meaningful actions to reduce carbon emissions. Under the Executive Order, CTDOT can no longer purchase or use state funds to purchase diesel buses after 2023 and must create a roadmap for electrifying the state's bus fleet by 2035. The State of Connecticut recently launched CTpass, a program that offers group rates to eligible organizations to access public transportation services throughout Connecticut, including rail and bus systems. Additionally, the state has created a mobility assistance pilot program to help those who are blind or have low vision use public transportation. Transit operators throughout Connecticut, including CTtransit, will be recognizing Transit Equity Day, with a rose and memorial seat reserved in honor of Rosa Parks, and access to more information about the purpose of Transit Equity Day. To learn more about Transit Equity Day, visit: ct.gov/dot/TransitEquity.  ###   Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546 860-594-2000 Twitter You're receiving this email because you opted in to receive notices from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Edit your subscription Unsubscribe instantly