Thursday, February 10, 2022

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


(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.

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Friday, February 4, 2022

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

(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

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Friday, November 19, 2021

TODAY AT 2:30 PM: STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOE GRESKO, CTDOT COMMISSIONER JOE GIULIETTI TO CUT RIBBON FOR OPENING OF NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND EXIT 33 ON-RAMP IN STRATFORD

LOCATION CORRECTION: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the opening of the newly constructed I-95 northbound Exit 33 on-ramp in Stratford, CT ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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TODAY AT 2:30 PM: STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOE GRESKO, CTDOT COMMISSIONER JOE GIULIETTI TO CUT RIBBON FOR OPENING OF NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND EXIT 33 ON-RAMP IN STRATFORD, CT

 

(Newington, CT) – Today at 2:30 p.m., State Rep. Joe Gresko, Commissioner Joe Giulietti, Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, FHWA Division Administrator Amy Jackson-Grove, Don Shubert, Industry workers, and other state and local officials will have a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new I-95 northbound Exit 33 on-ramp in Stratford, CT. The new on-ramp will open to traffic by the end of business later today.

WHO:  Commissioner Joe Giulietti, State Rep. Joe Gresko, Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, FHWA Division Administrator Amy Jackson-Grove, Don Shubert, Industry workers with banners, flags, and signs, and other state and local officials

WHAT: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the opening of the newly constructed I-95 northbound Exit 33 on-ramp in Stratford, CT

WHEN: TODAY – Friday, November 19, 2021, 2:30 – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Northbound I-95 Exit 33 On-ramp in Stratford. Parking is along SB Ferry Blvd. and under the bridge by the ramp.

 

DIRECTIONS: Take I-95 to Exit 34. At the end of the ramp make a right onto Route 1 south. Follow Route 1 for approximately 1.25 miles (The Dock Plaza will be on the right). Bare left at the intersection of Route 1 and East Main Street to stay on Route 1. Stay to the far-left lane and proceed to take a left onto Barnum Ave. Cutoff at the next intersection (under I-95 where there will be parking).

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TODAY AT 2:30 PM: STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOE GRESKO, CTDOT COMMISSIONER JOE GIULIETTI TO CUT RIBBON FOR OPENING OF NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND EXIT 33 ON-RAMP

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the opening of the newly constructed I-95 northbound Exit 33 on-ramp in Stamford, CT ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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TODAY AT 2:30 PM: STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOE GRESKO, CTDOT COMMISSIONER JOE GIULIETTI TO CUT RIBBON FOR OPENING OF NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND EXIT 33 ON-RAMP

 

(Newington, CT) – Today at 2:30 p.m., State Rep. Joe Gresko, Commissioner Joe Giulietti, Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, FHWA Division Administrator Amy Jackson-Grove, Don Shubert, Industry workers, and other state and local officials will have a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new I-95 northbound Exit 33 on-ramp in Stamford, CT. The new on-ramp will open to traffic by the end of business later today.

WHO:  Commissioner Joe Giulietti, State Rep. Joe Gresko, Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, FHWA Division Administrator Amy Jackson-Grove, Don Shubert, Industry workers with banners, flags, and signs, and other state and local officials

WHAT: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the opening of the newly constructed I-95 northbound Exit 33 on-ramp in Stamford, CT

WHEN: TODAY – Friday, November 19, 2021, 2:30 – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Northbound I-95 Exit 33 On-ramp in Stratford. Parking is along SB Ferry Blvd. and under the bridge by the ramp.

 

DIRECTIONS: Take I-95 to Exit 34. At the end of the ramp make a right onto Route 1 south. Follow Route 1 for approximately 1.25 miles (The Dock Plaza will be on the right). Bare left at the intersection of Route 1 and East Main Street to stay on Route 1. Stay to the far-left lane and proceed to take a left onto Barnum Ave. Cutoff at the next intersection (under I-95 where there will be parking).

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Kafi.Rouse@ct.gov

Cell (860) 597-8067


Wednesday, November 17, 2021

CTDOT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW ONLINE HUB FOR TRANSPORTATION DATA

Public Invited to Access New "Open Data Hub" for CTDOT Data, Applications, and More ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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CTDOT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW ONLINE HUB FOR TRANSPORTATION DATA

 

(Newington, CT) – Today, Commissioner Joseph Giulietti announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has launched Open Data Hub, a new one-stop-shop for the public to access transportation data. The Hub allows the public to access and download timely location-based data and perform analysis through easy-to-use online tools, applications, and dashboards.

As a live platform with geospatial data, the Hub allows users to access official CTDOT data, such as traffic volumes, crashes, and roadway characteristics and classifications. Additional authoritative datasets and applications are in development and will come online as they are available.

"The Open Data Hub is about empowering the public with information," said Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. "By putting data at the fingertips of the people we serve, we are transforming the way the CTDOT does business. Transparent and accessible data on the Hub will foster better understanding of the work we do as one of the state's largest agencies and help drive better collaboration in problem-solving and innovation."

"I commend Commissioner Giulietti and his staff for their persistence in taking a progressive approach to data management as they launch the Department of Transportation's hub," said Scott Gaul, Chief Data Officer for the State of Connecticut. "Timely, accurate, and authoritative transportation data will be used to make critical decisions that affect the residents of Connecticut, and this platform substantially improves access to the data."

The development of the Hub supports the Lamont Administration's state efforts to provide public access to critical Department datasets for public use. Linkages between the CTDOT's Open Data Hub and the State of Connecticut's Open Data portal (data.ct.gov) create a "one-stop-shop" for accessing timely and authoritative data.

The public and users are invited to get started at the following link CTDOT Open Data (arcgis.com) and to check back often for the Newest Applications section to see the exciting new additions to the Open Data Hub.

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