2021 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 8/26/2021 New Haven Line and Hartford Line Train Schedule Enhancements Effective August 29 and 30

  Today, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that a new schedule will take effect on Sunday, August 29, on the New Haven Line (operated by Metro-North Railroad), and train schedule enhancements will take effect on Monday, August 30, on the Hartford Line.

• 8/22/2021 CTDOT ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION OF TRAIN AND BUS SERVICES FOR MONDAY AUGUST 23

  In the wake of Tropical Storm Henri CTDOT resumes regularly scheduled services for most public transportation

• 8/21/2021 CTDOT ANNOUNCES THE SUSPENSION OF MOST CT PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS, TRAIN, AND FERRY SERVICES BEGINNING AFTER THE LAST TRIPS OF TONIGHT

  In anticipation of heavy rains and high winds expected from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Henri CTDOT suspends most public transportation services

• 8/19/2021 CTDOT Will Host Virtual Public Information Kickoff Meetings for the Update of the Connecticut State Rail Plan

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a series of virtual public information meetings to launch the 2021-2025 Connecticut State Rail Plan update. The kickoff meetings will provide the public and stakeholders an opportunity to learn about the purpose and requirements of the Connecticut State Rail Plan and how its updates were initiated.

• 8/13/2021 CTDOT Will Host Inaugural Meeting of “Vision Zero Council” to Reduce Roadway Fatalities

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the inaugural meeting of the newly formed safety-oriented “Vision Zero Council” on August 19, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• 8/10/2021 GOVERNOR LAMONT APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding President Joe Biden, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, and a bipartisan coalition of the United States Senate for passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act today. The historic legislation will make the largest investment in United States infrastructure in decades.

• 8/10/2021 New Late Night CTtransit Buses in New Haven and Changes to CTtransit Express Service to Take Effect August 22, 2021

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is reminding bus customers that significant changes to bus service in the CTtransit Hartford and New Haven service areas are taking effect on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Changes include a major expansion of late night service seven days per week as well as other changes to CTtransit express and local bus service in the greater Hartford area. These bus changes were proposed in April 2021 and a series of public hearings were held during May 2021 to gather public input.

• 8/5/2021 CTDOT's Walk Bridge Program Celebrates Completion of Historic Restoration Project in Norwalk

  NORWALK, CT - Today, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) joined state and local officials to celebrate the completion of a $1.2 million restoration project at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, CT.

• 8/4/2021 The Connecticut Department of Transportation is asking for your help in stopping the spread of Spotted Lanternfly in Connecticut

  A new invasive insect is making its way into Connecticut and the Department of Transportation is asking for travelers and residents to be on the lookout for “hitch hikers” on vehicles and trailers entering or traveling within the state. In other states, travel corridors have been linked to the spread of this invasive insect. Inspect your vehicles, RV’s, trailers, and other items for the spotted lanternfly when travelling through areas with known or suspected populations (currently Fairfield County including the towns of Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Norwalk, Fairfield, and Westport). These insects are known to hitch a ride on vehicles and clothing.

• 7/22/2021 CTDOT Announces Bus Service Changes for CTtransit in Hartford and New Haven

  Today, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the finalization of the Service and Fare Equity (SAFE) Analysis which included changes to bus service in the CTtransit Hartford and New Haven service areas. The SAFE Analysis also included service changes to trains on the New Haven Line, New Canaan Line, Danbury Line, Waterbury Line, and Shore Line East which were already implemented due to sudden and significant decline in ridership. In addition, the SAFE Analysis included the proposed elimination of the mail and ride rail fare media. The date for the elimination of the mail and ride fare media has not been set. The final SAFE Analysis is available at www.ct.gov/dot/proposedtransitchanges.

• 7/15/2021 GOVERNOR LAMONT APPLAUDS UNIFIED NORTHEAST CORRIDOR’S RAIL PLAN: CONNECT NEC 2035

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today is praising the multi-state, multi-agency rail infrastructure plan CONNECT NEC 2035 (C35) that was released by the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission. The governor said that C35 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to replace aging bridges and tunnels, add rail capacity, improve performance, and enhance customer experience on the Northeast Corridor.

• 7/12/2021 Train Schedule Changes for Hartford Line, Shore Line East, and Amtrak

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is pleased to announce that effective Monday, July 26, 2021, additional train service will be added to the CTrail Hartford Line and Shore Line East. Seven round trips that were eliminated in March, 2020 will be returned to the Hartford Line schedule and seven additional trains will be added to the Shore Line East schedule. Four Shore Line East trains will be extended from Old Saybrook to New London to allow for more travel options.

• 6/28/2021 GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES

  Ten New Battery Electric Buses Will Make the CTtransit Waterbury Bus Depot the First in Connecticut Capable of Running a 100% Electric Bus Fleet

• 6/21/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Time for CT: An Actionable Plan To Deliver Faster Trains and Improved Travel Time in Connecticut

  Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti today revealed TIME FOR CT, the actionable plan to deliver the Lamont administration’s vision for safe, reliable, and fast train service in Connecticut – saving people up to 10 minutes in their commutes by 2022.

• 6/11/2021 CTDOT Seeking Commuter Feedback and Opinions Concerning Return to Employer Worksites

  The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is conducting an online survey of all Connecticut commuters about changes to their commutes and their views on commuting to employer worksites. As the state reopens and recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, CTDOT asks commuters to help tailor and modify statewide public transportation services.