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Our Mission

Improving lives through transportation.

Our Vision

Create a consistently positive experience for the people of Connecticut that optimizes mobility, supports economic vitality, and recognizes the impact of infrastructure development on the public and the environment.

Our Pillars and Values

CTDOT leans on the following pillars in the fulfillment of its mission.

Pillar - People First

CTDOT and its associated bureaus are deeply committed to ensuring the highest standard of health and safety for the people of Connecticut within the intermodal transportation network and within CTDOT. This commitment emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Values: Safety, Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging; Environmental Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.

Pillar - Accountability

To earn and maintain the trust of staff, the state legislature, and the traveling public, CTDOT leadership and all associated initiatives must prioritize fiscal responsibility, environmental impact, and a customer experience that puts people first.

Values: Transparency, Efficiency, Fiscal Responsibility, Consistency, Customer Focused, and Urgency.

Pillar - Innovation

Connecticut faces unique challenges that require forward-thinking, strategy-based decision-making. This approach aims to create operational efficiencies, attract top talent, and continuously improve the infrastructure.

Values: Strategy-Based, Solution-Oriented, Technology-Driven, Collaboration, and Sustainability.