The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced that the League of American Bicyclists has ranked the state of Connecticut one of the most bike friendly states in the country based on the results of its 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card. The biennial report card released by the nonprofit organization ranks all 50 states on a number of criteria, and Connecticut improved seven spots from the previous report released in 2022. In 2010, Connecticut was ranked 40th.
Read the full 2024 Connecticut Report Card here.
“I am incredibly proud of the progress the CTDOT and municipalities across Connecticut are making to improve safety and mobility for bicyclists. Through investments and programs, we’re making it easier and safer for people to use active transportation,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “There is still more to do to ensure there are more bike lanes, paved trails, and bike-friendly accommodations across our state. I look forward to continuing this important work at CTDOT and with our partners throughout Connecticut.”
Since the 2022 Report Card, the CTDOT has made several new investments that are helping improve bicyclist safety in the state.
- The Safe Routes to School Program was restarted in January 2023 bringing bicycle & pedestrian safety education, encouragement, and community coordination to schools across Connecticut.
- A Complete Streets Design Directive was signed in August 2023, creating a strong implementation structure behind the existing CTDOT Complete Streets policy, and ensuring all future projects include bicycle-friendly designs.
- An Active Transportation Unit was created in December 2023 to improve bicycle and pedestrian outcomes through all CTDOT programs.
- An Active Transportation Microgrant program was launched in March 2024 and has been successful in empowering communities to take local action to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
To read the full report card, and for more information about the League of American Bicyclists, visit BikeLeague.org.
For more information about how the Connecticut Department of Transportation encourages, promotes, and improves walking, bicycling, and other forms of active transportation, visit ct.gov/dot.