Department of Transportation

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• Bridge Consultant Design

  Responsible for design by consulting engineers of bridges on state roads, or state-owned rail lines, that are in need of rehabilitation or replacement. Bridge Consultant Design Manual

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Dashboard

  Connecticut cyclists can learn about commuting to work, the trails located throughout the state and general bike safety. 

• Amtrak

  Amtrak, the national rail operator, connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways via train with services in the United States and Canada. Research train station listings, routes, schedules, arrival/departure status, and ticket prices as well as download a mobile app.

• New Haven Line (Metro-North)

  Metro-North’s New Haven Line (NHL) provides rail service from New Haven, CT west to Grand Central Station in New York City. There are several branches feeding the NHL in Connecticut: Waterbury, Danbury, and New Canaan. Research service status, schedules, fares and maps as well as download a mobile app.

• Connecticut Airports

  Connecticut is home to Bradley International Airport as well as the State’s five general aviation airports: Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham. Find information on all of Connecticut’s airports and the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) that oversees them to promote economic vitality and customer satisfaction.

• Vanpool

  CTrides offers vanpools, which is a group of 7 to 15 people traveling together to work in either a minivan or a 12- or 15-passenger van. Learn more about the benefits of vanpooling.

• Airport Development Zones

  The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) and the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) work together to provide tax incentives for eligible businesses located in the zones.

• Air (Cargo)

  Bradley International Airport handles much of the airfreight for Connecticut, using six carriers and four freight-handling companies. The airport also has two fixed base operators.

• Bicycles and Pedestrians

  Find bicycle maps, trails, initiatives and safety tips, and the work of the Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Board (CBPB).

• CT River Ferry: Chester - Hadlyme

  The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry began service in 1769. Enjoy a ride across the Connecticut River on this seasonal service as an alternate commute option or to experience scenic Connecticut. Learn more about schedules and the history.

• Bus and Rail Studies

  Residents seeking information about the scope, status and results of bus and rail studies can find the information here.

• CT Bike Map

  Cyclists can find a statewide, interactive bicycle map and information about reported hazards to bicyclists on state-managed roads.

• Paratransit - ADA Bus Services

  Paratransit van service is available in all areas of the state with local fixed bus routes for residents with disabilities who are unable to ride the local buses. Find telephone numbers and website links to area providers.

• Rest Areas

  Travelers can find rest areas on Connecticut's highways with service stations, food and information centers can consult a map generated by the Department of Transportation. Rest Areas

• Wrong-Way Driving

  Connecticut has a greater percentage of fatalities on interstate highways caused by wrong-way driving than the national average. Learn what the Department of Transportation (DOT) is doing to address this concern.  Wrong-Way Driving