Department of Transportation

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• CTfasttrak

  CTfastrak is a high-speed bus system that quickly transports commuters between New Britain and Hartford. Stops are provided for many popular destinations between the two cities, and buses to and from Waterbury, Bristol, and other communities also feed into CTfastrak. Learn more about the convenience of CTfastrak, take a tour, view service maps and learn about fares and parking.

• Local Bridge Program Manual

   The Local Bridge Program Manual guides municipalities through the process of developing bridge projects and applying for grants and loans. Local Bridge Program Manual

• Report a Pothole: Local Roads

  Report potholes on local roads to municipal representatives through your individual town or city website.

• Hydraulics & Drainage

  Hydraulics and drainage provides specialized engineering, technical support and policy advice on all storm water and water resource management issues related to the planning, permitting, design, construction and maintenance of transportation facilities. Engineers can also access important documents needed.  

• Driving Safety Tips

  Seven tips for general vehicle maintenance and driving safety from the Department of Transportation (DOT).  Driving Safety Tips

• Distracted Driving Prevention

  Find information about national efforts to combat distracted driving and how to get involved in the public campaign to educate drivers.

• Click It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign

  The Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign is a key tool in public awareness and enforcement for safety belt use. The program helps the state maintain safety belt usage rates above the national average. Connecticut citizens can get the latest information including the statistics they need on the Click It or Ticket

• CT Congestion Relief Study

  The Department of Transportation (DOT) is finding a combination of pricing and traditional transportation system improvements that achieve a noticeable level of congestion relief via the Connecticut Congestion Relief Study. CT Congestion Relief Study

• Connecticut Highway Assistance Motorist Patrol (CHAMP)

  The Connecticut Highway Assistance Motorist Patrol (CHAMP) is provided each weekday between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. including select holidays and Sundays. It provides motorist assistance such as changing flat tires, jump-starting, pushing vehicles to shoulders, providing fuel and offering shelter. It operates along

• Department of Transportation

• Major Project Updates

  View an updated list of the major construction projects occurring throughout the state. 

• Seat Belts

  Adult safety belts protect you in the case of a collision by stopping the "human collision," keeping you inside the car, spreading out the direct force, keeping you conscious, keeping you under control and by preventing major injuries. Find more details about the benefits of adult safety belts. Seat Belts

• Bridge Inspection Manual

  Find the full Bridge Inspection Manual PDF. Bridge Inspection Manual

• Bus Capital Projects

  Work is underway on three-bus storage and maintenance facilities in the state; Torrington and Waterbury facilities are under design, while construction on the New Haven project began in 2008. The state also is providing funding to entities that purchase, maintain and operate alternative/clean fuel vehicles.

• Buses

  CTTransit, CTrides, CTFastrak offer bus services throughout the state. Find out which system is the most convenient for you.