CTDOT, Law Enforcement Agencies Launch High-Risk Rural Roads Enforcement Campaign

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Web Version     CTDOT, Law Enforcement Agencies Launch High-Risk Rural Roads Enforcement Campaign Posted on February 26 , 2025 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), in partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies, today announced the launch of a High-Risk Rural Roads Enforcement Campaign to improve roadway safety and reduce speed-related crashes on rural roads. Running from March 1 to May 30, 2025, the enforcement campaign will focus on increasing police patrols on rural roadways, deploying advanced speed-detection technology, and boosting public awareness through a statewide media campaign. The $2 million initiative is funded by the Federal Highway Administration. The CTDOT announced the 91-day enforcement campaign on Wednesday at the Montville Police Department along with Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz and various law enforcement officials. "Most of my days are spent on Connecticut's roads, and as I travel throughout our beautiful state taking in our scenic routes, I am also shocked to see dangerous driving habits – especially along our rural roads," said Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz. "CTDOT and our local law enforcement agencies have been invaluable partners in our efforts to keep the state's roadways safer, and this campaign shows their continued commitment. I hope the Connecticut motorists will take steps to drive safer – not just during this campaign, but throughout the year. Let's work together so that we all get home safe!" "Rural roads are not just scenic—they can be deadly when drivers speed or drive recklessly," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Laoise King. "The success of our first campaign demonstrated that targeted enforcement and public awareness can make a real impact in reducing crashes and saving lives. This renewed effort sends a clear message: slow down, pay attention, and drive responsibly." "As law enforcement officers, one of our primary goals is to ensure the safety of all road users," said Chief Marc Balestracci, Waterford Police Department, member of Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Traffic Safety Committee. "Speeding on rural roads not only endangers the driver but also pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists. We are committed to enforcing speed limits and promoting safe driving behaviors to reduce preventable tragedies in our communities." "In Montville, we've seen firsthand how targeted enforcement on high-risk rural roads makes a real difference in preventing crashes and saving lives," said Montville Police Chief Wilfred Blanchette III. "Thanks to the 2024 initiative, our officers made 887 traffic stops and issued over 110 citations for speeding, reckless, and impaired driving. These roads are crucial to our community, connecting residents, businesses, and schools, but they can quickly become dangerous when drivers exceed the speed limit. We urge everyone to slow down, stay alert, and follow the rules of the road." "Troopers patrol not just highways in Connecticut, but also rural roads in the dozens of towns that we cover. They have witnessed reckless driving habits such as speeding and operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs – illegal behaviors which lead to crashes, injuries, or death," said Colonel Daniel Loughman, Commanding Officer of the Connecticut State Police. "We count on the public to be our partners in safety by following the rules of the road and calling 911 when they witness reckless driving, as this is a true emergency." The CTDOT launched its first High-Risk Rural Roads Enforcement Campaign in 2024, which led to over 7,600 traffic stops and 4,300 speeding citations, demonstrating measurable success in curbing dangerous driving behaviors on rural roads. Through this initiative, CTDOT also provided funds for local and state police departments to purchase speed-detection technology, such as radar, lidar, and speed indicator signs. From 2019 to 2023, Connecticut averaged 44 rural road fatalities annually, accounting for 14 percent of all roadway deaths statewide. Of those rural road fatalities, 25 percent were speed related. Preliminary data for 2024 indicate there were 94,766 crashes and 328 fatalities in the state. Penalties for speeding vary by location and documented speed. But fines can range from $200 to $500 and might include a mandatory court date. For more information, visit portal.ct.gov/highwaysafetyoffice/traffic-safety-programs/speeding.   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 Awarding More Than $56 Million in Federal Funding to 14 Connecticut Municipalities

Projects will improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vulnerable road users. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Web Version     CTDOT Announces New Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Projects through the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program Posted on February 20 , 2025 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced that it will be awarding more than $56 million in federal funding to 14 Connecticut municipalities for projects that improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vulnerable road users. The project awards are part of the most recent solicitation of the federal Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program, which is overseen by CTDOT in partnership with the state's nine Councils of Governments (COGs). The TA Program offers a source of funds for addressing the needs of non-motorized transportation users, with a focus on safety, accessibility and connectivity. The TA Program allows municipalities to work with their COG to apply for funding a variety of transportation projects, such as pedestrian and bicycle initiatives, construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas, recreational trails, and vulnerable road user safety assessments. "These investments provide pedestrians and cyclists safe access to Connecticut's vibrant urban areas and scenic rural landscapes," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. "Through close collaboration with our Councils of Governments, we're ensuring these projects meet each community's needs and help build safer, more connected neighborhoods." The projects and federal share of funds approved under this current solicitation of the Transportation Alternatives Program include: Ansonia: Naugatuck River Greenway: Pershing Drive to Wakelee Avenue/Nolan Field ($3,840,000) Bloomfield: Bloomfield Greenway ($5,320,000) Bridgeport: Park Avenue South Streetscape Improvements Phase II ($3,120,000) Danbury: Citywide Mid-Block Crosswalk Safety Improvements ($2,160,000) Glastonbury: Hebron Avenue Sidewalk Installation and Multi-Use Path Rehabilitation ($2,360,000) Hartford: Hampton Street Slow Street and Bicycle Boulevard ($1,120,000) New Haven: Mill River Trail ($3,600,000) New Haven: Church Street Promenade Phase I ($2,920,000) Plainfield: Moosup Valley Trail Extension ($5,840,000) Preston: Poquetanuck Village Heritage Walk Phase II ($4,320,000) Prospect: New Haven Road (State Route 69) Pedestrian Connectivity ($2,720,000) Putnam: Putnam River Trail Extension- East Coast Greenway ($8,960,000) Stamford: East Main Street (Route 1) Pedestrian Safety Improvements ($4,800,000) Wethersfield: Sidewalk Gap Closure ($1,080,000) Windham: Air Line Trail Bridge and Resurfacing ($3,840,000) The funding awarded in this solicitation can be used for design, right-of-way, and construction activities and funding for projects range from approximately $1,000,000 to $9,000,000. Federal funding is contingent on a 20% non-federal match. 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 Renews Free Access to Premium Transit App for Riders

Web Version     CTDOT Renews Free Access to Premium Transit App for Riders Posted on February 14 , 2025 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is renewing its sponsorship of the Transit Royale app for Connecticut riders, offering free access to the premium version of the app starting February 14, 2025. Transit Royale helps riders plan bus and train trips, track real-time locations, and use mobile ticketing in select areas. CTDOT first offered the premium version in February 2023, making Connecticut one of only two states to provide this service statewide. Available for free on iOS and Android, the app provides access to routes beyond a user's immediate area without a paywall, customizable themes and icons for favorite locations, and a leaderboard where users earn points by sharing real-time trip information with others. "We're proud to have been providing Connecticut public transportation customers with the premium version of Transit app for three years," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer. "The Transit Royale app provides a valuable resource for trip planning, real-time information, mobile ticketing, and customer-agency communication that we strive to improve upon each year." In 2024, the app saw approximately 90,000 unique users each month in Connecticut, with people opening the app over 38 million times, and 5 million trips planned. The app's impact was further highlighted by quarterly Ridership Happiness Benchmark surveys, consistently placing Connecticut's transit services among the top 10 in North America. Looking ahead to 2025, CTtransit customers will be able to view planned detours and temporary route changes directly in the app. For more information about the app or to download and install the Transit app on your mobile device, visit transitapp.com. 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

Community Connectivity Grant Funding Open for CT Municipalities to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Boost Access to Downtown Areas

Web Version     Community Connectivity Grant Funding Open for CT Municipalities to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Boost Access to Downtown Areas Posted on February 11 , 2025 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the opening of the seventh solicitation for the Community Connectivity Grant Program (CCGP). The CCGP provides state funding for municipal construction projects aimed at improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users in urban, suburban, and rural communities. "By investing in municipal infrastructure projects, we are empowering towns and cities to take charge of their development, creating pedestrian-friendly spaces through collaboration with residents, advocates, and local officials," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. "These projects revitalize our downtown areas, increase foot traffic, support local businesses, and elevate the overall quality of life for both residents and visitors." In October, the State Bond Commission approved $12 million for 2025 Community Connectivity projects. The funding will cover construction activities ranging from $100,000 to $800,000. Municipalities that previously received funding under this program must have submitted and received approval for their final project design by the application deadline in order to be considered for funding. Municipalities selected to receive grants will be expected to complete their projects within three years. Grant applications are available on the program's webpage and will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. In 2024, CTDOT awarded more than $12 million in grants to 17 municipalities for projects improving transportation safety and accessibility. Since its inception in 2019, the program has awarded over $62 million in grants for 138 projects across Connecticut. For more information on the Community Connectivity Grant Program, please visit portal.ct.gov/dot/programs/ccgp. 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

🏈 Score Big This Super Bowl Weekend: Drive Sober & Stay Safe

Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Impaired ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Web Version     Score Big This Super Bowl Weekend: Drive Sober and Stay Safe Posted on February 5 , 2025 Super Bowl weekend is nearly here and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is teaming up with state and local law enforcement to emphasize the dangers of impaired driving. Whether you're hosting a party, attending one, or heading out to catch the Big Game, planning ahead is the key to ensuring everyone gets home safely. The Big Game is this Sunday, February 9, 2025, and should be enjoyed responsibly. If your game-day plans include drinking alcohol or using cannabis, make sure you arrange for a sober ride home in advance. Designate a driver, use a rideshare app, call a taxi, or use public transportation. If you're hosting, keep safety top of mind by serving food, offering non-alcoholic drink options, and never letting guests drive home impaired. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 13,000 people are killed in drunk-driving crashes annually, that is nearly one person killed every 39 minutes. In Connecticut in 2022, the last year of verifiable data, 130 people were killed in alcohol-impaired crashes, representing more than 35% of all fatal crashes. "Super Bowl Sunday is a time to celebrate with friends and family, but it's also a time to prioritize safety on our roads," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. "No matter who you're cheering for, everybody wins when there's a plan for a safe and sober ride home. Remember: fans don't let fans drive impaired." "Enjoy the game, but don't let the celebration become a dangerous drive. If you're impaired, don't get behind the wheel, make the right call, and keep the roads safe for everyone," said Colonel Daniel Loughman, Commanding Officer of the Connecticut State Police. "We need your help to keep our roads safe. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, we ask that you be our partners in safety and call 911 as this is a true emergency." "The Super Bowl is a great American pastime, but only if you get home safely. Connecticut's police officers want you to enjoy the event, and remind you to designate a sober driver," said Watertown Police Chief Josh Bernegger, Chairman of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Traffic Safety Committee. If you're hosting a Super Bowl party, ensure it's a fun and safe event by: Offering a variety of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Encouraging guests to designate a sober driver before they arrive. Reminding partygoers to pace themselves, eat, and stay hydrated. Never serving alcohol to anyone underage. Remember, providing alcohol to minors carries serious legal and moral consequences. Planning to be a designated driver? You're the real MVP of the night. Stay sober, enjoy the game, and help ensure everyone gets home safely. If you're with someone who's been drinking and is about to drive, step in, take their keys and help them arrange a safe ride home. Your actions can save lives. No matter who you are rooting for this weekend, if you drive drunk, you lose. For more information about the dangers of drunk driving, visit nhtsa.gov. 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