Bureau of Public Transportation

person getting on a bus

CT public transportation

The mission of the Bureau of Public Transportation is for the development, maintenance, and operation of a safe and efficient system of motor, rail, and maritime vessels to effectively move people and goods with:

  • Bus transit
  • Rail operations
  • Ferries
  • Rideshare

Bureau chief and staff

Benjamin T. Limmer

Benjamin T. Limmer

Bureau Chief, Bureau of Public Transportation
Richard Jankovich

Rich Jankovich

Rail AdministratorOffice of Rail
Lisa Rivers

Lisa Rivers

Transit Administrator Office of Transit, Rideshare, and Ferries

Department bureaus

We prioritize collaboration, public safety, mobility, community connectivity, and the preservation of environmental and cultural resources to deliver innovative solutions that support and maintain CT's transportation network.
We prioritize the continuous improvement of operational capacity, process efficiency, systems technology, and economic development and opportunity while maximizing CTDOT resources in compliance with State regulations.
We prioritize safety, customer experience, and environmental impacts while applying industry-standard practices to maintain the state's highway and bridge systems in the most responsive and adaptable manner.
We collect and analyze critical data for informed decision-making and developing plans that support communities while protecting natural and cultural resources--all by utilizing a collaborative, holistic process to shape the future of our transportation system.
We improve lives through transportation by keeping Connecticut moving with accessible, safe, and reliable multi-modal services across our state and beyond.