A long-range transportation plan is a federally mandated policy document that outlines strategies and actions for addressing transportation issues and needs in Connecticut. It will serve as a framework for preparing future, project-specific transportation plans such as CTDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The plan is generally updated every five years. Connecticut 2055 covers the period from 2024 through 2055.
The final plan and all appendices are now live! Looking for a quick overview? Check out our executive summary.
Connecticut 2055 Long-Range Transportation Plan
Appendix A: Public and Stakeholder Engagement Summary
Appendix B: Existing Conditions and Trends Report
Appendix C: System Performance Report
Appendix D: Financial Analysis
Appendix E: Implementation Matrix
As Connecticut’s overarching plan that guides transportation decision-making, Connecticut 2055 will build on other key modal planning efforts the state is or has recently undertaken. As a plan for all users, the long-range transportation plan will incorporate elements from a range of plans, such as:
- CTDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
- CTDOT Statewide Freight Plan
- CTDOT’s Active Transportation Plan (in progress)
- Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan
- CTDOT’s State Rail Plan
- CTDOT’s Highway Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) and Transit Asset Management Plan (TAM)
- CTDOT’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan and Highway Safety Improvement Plan
- CTDOT’s National Electric Vehicle Implementation Plan
- CTDOT’s Resilience Improvement Plan (in progress)
- Connecticut Airport Authority Strategic Plan
- Regional Council of Government Transportation Plans
Connecticut 2055 considers overall improvements and include policy recommendations, strategies, and actions to improve Connecticut’s transportation network. The plan will address aging infrastructure, public transportation, safety, and other relevant concerns, with a focus on reliable and resilient multimodal transportation options for all users. Related plans, such as the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), may include specific projects.
Click here to read the Connecticut 2055 Long-Range Transportation Plan.
The long-range transportation plan is a policy document, and the plan team is looking at all modes of transportation, including public transportation, pedestrian facilities, and bicycle facilities.
Meaningful input is our number one priority. During the development of the Connecticut 2055, there were two official comment periods where the public could submit input. Comments were accepted via email, phone, mail, and during our virtual public information meetings. While we accepted comments throughout the planning process, official public comment periods were aligned with the plan schedule to ensure comments were received during the periods when public input was needed the most. We appreciate your input and invite you to read the through final plan which was released in August 2026 below:
Connecticut 2055 Long-Range Transportation Plan
Appendix A: Public and Stakeholder Engagement Summary
Appendix B: Existing Conditions and Trends Report
Appendix C: System Performance Report
Appendix D: Financial Analysis
Appendix E: Implementation Matrix
The strategic actions outlined in this plan provide the first steps toward achieving the goals of Connecticut 2055 and advancing CTDOT’s long-term vision. By prioritizing early initiatives, CTDOT can build momentum, focus resources, and gain broader public support over time. Implementing Connecticut 2055 will require ongoing collaboration among CTDOT staff, key partners, and the active involvement of Connecticut’s communities.
One of the objectives of Connecticut 2055 is to “reduce congestion and improve travel time reliability on key commuter and freight corridors.” Addressing congestion is one of CTDOT’s capital priorities, and we are already working to alleviate congestion and enhance safety through our various major studies and projects, such as the Greater Hartford Mobility Program. As we implement Connecticut 2055, CTDOT will focus on prioritizing projects that align with our plan’s objectives and capital priorities.
As a people-first organization, CTDOT embeds safety into every aspect of our work. “Safety for All Users” is one of the goals of Connecticut 2055. Strategies to increase safety include:
- Increase work zone safety training, awareness, and enforcement.
- Support the expansion of effective programs such as the Wrong Way Driving Program, Automated Speed Enforcement, and Complete Streets initiatives.
- Promote legislation and administrative reforms for combating impaired driving, a universal motorcyclist helmet law, implementing intelligent speed assistance programs, and other transportation safety-focused initiatives.