Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

Greater Bridgeport Transit EIE

1. Notice of EIE for the Greater Bridgeport Transit – Facility Expansion and Improvement Project

Municipality where project is proposed:    Bridgeport

Address of Possible Project Location:   One Cross Street , Bridgeport CT

Project Description: An expanded and renovated maintenance and operations facility is being proposed on the site of the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority’s (GBT) existing facility to accommodate future transit vehicle and personnel growth as well as alleviate current site circulation and parking issues. The Proposed project will also increase the size of the maintenance facility from 79,000 square feet to 110,000 square feet, to include: 4,800 square feet for a new vehicle paint booth; 14,000 square feet for new service lanes; 3,100 square feet for new vehicle maintenance bays; 8,000 square feet for reorganized parts storage and maintenance shops; 1,100 miscellaneous square footage; and 79,100 square feet for bus and paratransit vehicle storage.

Project Diagram:  Click here to view a schematic of the project area.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on : December 3, 2010

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

  • The City of Bridgeport's Town Clerk’s Office - City Hall 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
  • The Burroughs & Saden Library - 25 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
  • The CT Dept. of Transportation - 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Room 2155, Newington, CT 06131.
  • The Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency - Transportation Center, 525 Water Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
  • The Connecticut State Library - 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford , CT 06106. 

Additional information about this project including a copy of this EIE may be found on line at: www.gbt-feip.com

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on :  

DATE:   November 18, 2010 

TIME:   7:00 pm

PLACE: Community Room, Second Floor - Bridgeport Bus Station, 710 Water Street, Bridgeport 06604)  Bridgeport Bus Station, 710 water Street, Bridgeport , Connecticut.        

NOTES:  Deaf and hearing impaired persons wishing to attend this hearing and requiring an interpreter must make arrangements by contacting the Connecticut Dept. of Transportation at (860) 594-3062 or e-mail: dholcomb@gogbt.com at least five working days prior to the hearing.  GBT Representatives will be at this location at 6:00 pm to answer any questions.

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Mr. Mark Alexander - Transportation Assistant Planning Director 
Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Mark.W.Alexander@ct.gov

If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact :

Name: Douglas C. Holcomb, planning and Service Development Officer
Agency: Greater Bridgeport Transit
Address: One Cross Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610
E-Mail: dholcomb@gogbt.com
Phone: 203-366-7070 Ext 124