2022 CTDOT Press Releases

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• 5/6/2022 CTDOT and Local Partners Highlight Importance of Motorcycle Safety Awareness

  May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Motorists Are Reminded to Share the Road and Be Alert

• 5/4/2022 Installations and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals in Various Towns

  CTDOT is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at more than 70 state-owned traffic signals in Eastern CT. as well as the installation of communication equipment at several of the locations.

• 5/4/2022 Public Informational Meeting Routes 10 and 322 and Bridge Work in Southington and Cheshire

  CTDOT hosts public informational meeting on Monday May 16, 2022.

• 5/2/2022 CTDOT Invites Public to Share Transit Experiences to Enhance Transportation Services

  New Customer Experience Action Plan includes gathering customer feedback to help outline future programs, policies, and investments to improve bus and rail services in CT.

• 4/28/2022 CTDOT Announces Rail Crash Simulation Training Drill for Saturday in Windsor Locks

  A simulated rail crash training drill will occur on Saturday, April 30, 2022, between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• 4/27/2022 Public Hearings on Proposed Service and Fare Changes for Bus and Rail

  CTDOT seeking public input

• 4/26/2022 Notice of Public Informational Meeting Concerning the Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 00793A Route 15 Northbound Over Quinnipiac River in the Town of Wallingford

• 4/26/2022 Public Information Meeting on Proposed Additional Rail Service, a Proposed Rail Fare Discount and Proposed Additional Bus Service

• 4/22/2022 Governor Lamont, DOT, DEEP, and Community Partners Celebrate Earth Day 2022

  Governor Lamont today joined CTDOT, DEEP, local officials, and community partners to celebrate the 52nd Anniversary of Earth Day, underscoring the importance of reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector to combat the climate crisis, improve air quality, improve health, and quality of life for residents.

• 4/22/2022 Service Changes Announced for The Hartford Line

  CTDOT announced the restoration of Amtrak service on the Hartford Line, effective April 25, 2022

• 4/21/2022 CTDOT Hosts Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Meetings

  Members of the public invited to learn more about the expansion of EV charging infrastructure in CT.

• 4/20/2022 CTDOT Announces End of Mask Mandate on Certain Public Transit Services in Connecticut

  Effective April 20, 2022, masks will be optional on CTtransit, Hartford Line, and Shore Line East services and facilities in Connecticut

• 4/13/2022 Enhancement of regulatory and warning signs on unsignalized state road intersections in Western Connecticut

• 4/12/2022 Enhancement of regulatory and warning signs on unsignalized state road intersections in Southwestern Connecticut

• 4/12/2022 CTDOT’s “Connecticut In Motion” Webinar Examines the Impact of COVID-19 on Current Workplace Trends and Commuting

  Public invited to join free online Webinar on April 12, 2022