The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct in-person open houses for the Active Transportation Plan across the state throughout the month of January. All meeting locations are ADA accessible.
The Active Transportation Plan evaluates existing conditions, identifies active transportation needs of state-owned roadways, and proposes recommendations for an equitable, operational, and safe active transportation network and supporting programs and policies.
“The Active Transportation Plan is a crucial tool in creating a safer, more accessible transportation network for everyone,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Anna Bergeron. “These open houses provide an excellent opportunity for the public and stakeholders to share their active transportations experiences with the CTDOT team, collaborating on a shared vision of improved mobility for all transportation users. We look forward to working with communities across the state to implement this vision.”
Stamford
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Government Center, 4th Floor Café
888 Washington Blvd
Bridgeport
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Margaret Morton Govt. Center, Conference Rooms A, B & C
999 Broad St
New Haven
Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ives Library, Community Program Room
133 Elm St
Hartford
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Hartford Public Library, Center for Contemporary Culture
500 Main St
Norwich
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Norwich City Hall, Room 335
100 Broadway
Torrington
Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Torrington City Hall, Auditorium
140 Main St
For more information about the open houses, CTDOT’s active transportation strategy, and ways to provide comments and ask questions, visit https://portal.ct.gov/ATP2026
The project is comprised of three phases. The first phase is underway moving through spring 2025 and includes identifying existing active transportation conditions on state roads, such as presence of bicycle lanes, shared use paths, and sidewalks; assessing the state’s existing active transportation programs; and determining the statewide active transportation needs. The second phase includes development of proposed active transportation infrastructure improvements, prioritization of projects and potential funding sources, and recommendations for programs or policies that can improve conditions for active transportation. This phase will continue through fall 2025, culminating in the third phase of publishing the Active Transportation Plan in 2026. Public outreach will be conducted at all three phases to engage communities and gather feedback to inform the plan.
For those who can’t attend any of the in-person meetings or wish to view the content digitally can view a self-guided meeting at https://portal.ct.gov/ATP2026. The self-guided meeting will be open through February 2025 and is the same information presented at the open houses.
Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting the project team at DOT.ActiveTransportationPlan@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020.
Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
The public and stakeholders can submit comments and questions throughout the project. Please submit comments and questions to DOT.ActiveTransportationPlan@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020. Please reference Project No. 0175-1618PL in the email or voicemail.