Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

REVISED Notice of Scoping for MOVE New Haven - Bus Rapid Transit

Revised:  DOT has extended the date for public comment.  Public comments will be accepted until March 5, 2026.

Address of possible locations: Multiple locations (click here for map) within the CTtransit New Haven Division including:

  • Dixwell Avenue in Hamden to downtown New Haven and Union Station
  • Southern Connecticut State University to Whalley Avenue, downtown New Haven, Grand Avenue and Foxon Boulevard
  • West Haven Station to Campbell Avenue, Boston Post Road, and downtown New Haven

Municipalities where proposed action might be located: New Haven, Hamden, and West Haven

Project Description: The MOVE New Haven Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is aimed at improving transit service along the four highest ridership routes (212, 238, 246, 265) in the CTtransit New Haven Division. Building on the recommendations of the 2019 MOVE New Haven Transit Mobility Study, the project seeks to enhance the quality, reliability, and speed of bus service through the introduction of limited-stop, on-street BRT service while also improving the safety of all corridor users. This effort is supported by a $25 million federal RAISE grant and additional state funding, reflecting a commitment to improve bus service, infrastructure, safety, and accessibility. The project includes dedicated bus lanes, as well as transit signal priority (TSP), upgraded signal equipment, and enhanced pedestrian safety measures. Improvements will also include BRT-branded stops with amenities, multimodal accessibility upgrades, and mobility hubs designed to facilitate transfers and accommodate electric bus charging at the end of each BRT line. These elements aim to deliver shorter travel times, improve schedule reliability, and create a safer, more accessible environment for all road users.

The overarching goals of the MOVE New Haven BRT Project include:

  • Faster travel times for BRT services along the four highest ridership routes
  • Improved customer comfort and experience through upgraded stops and amenities
  • Enhanced schedule reliability via TSP and corridor signal coordination
  • Greater safety and accessibility for pedestrians and all road users
  • Support for economic growth and sustainable development
  • Environmental benefits through modernized infrastructure and electric bus integration

Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.

Additional information about the project can be viewed online at: New Haven BRT

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: March 5, 2026.

There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:

DATE: Wednesday January 28, 2026

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Kennedy Mitchell Hall of Records Building, Room G2: 200 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510

NOTES: The meeting location is ADA accessible.  Language assistance, including American Sign Language, may be requested by contacting CTDOT's Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 business days prior to the meeting.  Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.

Written comments/question about the project or public meeting should be sent to:

Name: Mr. Adam G. Fox, Transportation Principal Engineer

Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction

Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131

E-Mail: Adam.Fox@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Name: Ms. Alice M. Sexton

Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services

Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131

E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.