Connecticut State Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

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  • Air Bags

    Air bags are proven, effective safety devices. Over 15 years after their implementation, air bags have saved about 2,620 lives. Information about potential risks involved with the use of airbags is available.  Air Bags

  • Taxis, Livery, and Moving Companies

    Procedures for applying for taxi, livery and moving companies; transferring permits, record keeping and information about fares.

  • Share the Road CT

    Safety tips for motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. Cyclists also can read about bicycle training and cycling clubs.

  • Transportation Studies

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

  • Winter Driving - Keep Clear of Plows and Sanders

    Snow plows and sanders clear snow for safer driving conditions for drivers. Connecticut drivers need to know how to safely drive when in the presence of a plow.  Winter Driving - Keep Clear of Plows and Sanders

  • Transit Calculator

    Compare the cost of commuting utilizing public transportation versus by car using the American Public Transportation Association’s Fuel Savings Calculator.

  • Transportation Safety

    The Department of Transportation (DOT) via the division of Transportation Safety provides essential safety information regarding occupant protection, impaired driving, school bus safety and other concerns.    Transportation Safety

  • Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC)

    View the Traffic Records Coordinating Committee's (TRCC) meeting minutes, updates, strategic plans and much more.   Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC)

  • Traffic and Travel Mobile Apps

    Connecticut drivers can access a list of third-party traffic and travel mobile apps for iPhone and Android smartphones.   

  • Sign up for e-Alerts

    Receive e-notifications when there is a traffic incident or delay that will affect travel in your area of the state or a disruption to ferry or train service.

  • Road Projects Scheduled for Advertising

    The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) tentative list of the projects that are scheduled for advertising. This list is updated monthly and covers projects anticipated to have a year or longer timeframe.

  • Retro-reflective Traffic Signal Backplates

    Retro-reflective traffic signal backplates are designed to increase the visibility of traffic signals (particularly at night) and are a simple, inexpensive countermeasure that can reduce crashes by improving driver awareness of traffic signals. View a PDF with the proven safety benefits of retro-reflective traffic si

  • Long Island Sound Ferry: New London to Orient Point

    Visiting the east end of Long Island? Consider an alternative to driving round trip by crossing the Long Island Sound from New London, CT to Orient Point, NY by ferry. This ferry runs year-round. Reservations are recommended. Learn more about daily schedules, fares, and promotions. 

  • Impaired Driving

    Driving under the influence will not be tolerated on Connecticut's roadways. Find more information about impaired driving.

  • Local Bridge Information

    In Connecticut, there are more than 3,400 bridges and culverts on municipally maintained roads. Construction and maintenance of these is expensive. Municipalities have difficulty meeting this responsibility, so the General Assembly created the Local Bridge Program in 1984. This program provides for State grants to mu