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 plan team is currently incorporating your input from the second formal comment period which ran from April 7 – May 22, 2026. The final plan and all appendices are anticipated to be released this summer 2026. The plan will be available on this webpage, so check back soon!

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

The draft plan 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 draft 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. The second official public comment period closed on May 22, 2026. Comments were accepted via email, phone, mail, and during our virtual public information meetings. While we accept comments throughout the planning process, official public comment periods are aligned with the plan schedule to ensure your comment is received during the periods when public input is needed the most. We appreciate your input and anticipate the final plan to be released summer 2026.  

Provide a Comment

Email: DOT.LongRangePlan@ct.gov

Phone: (860) 594-2020

Mail: CTDOT Headquarters
ATTN: Patrick Zapatka, Statewide Planning Unit 
2800 Berlin Tpke 
P.O. Box 317546 
Newington, CT 06111

NOTE: Information provided, including name and address, will be published and is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

Watch a Virtual Meeting Recording

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12 p.m. & 6 p.m. | via Zoom 

CTDOT hosted two virtual public information meetings via Zoom to provide the public the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the draft long-range transportation plan. A question-and-answer session immediately followed the presentation. View a meeting summary here. The virtual meetings with question-and-answer session can be viewed below:  

12 p.m. Virtual Public Information Meeting

6 p.m. Virtual Public Information Meeting

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. 

Supporting “Connected Communities” is a goal of Connecticut 2055. As part of this goal, the plan recommends several strategic actions to improve how people get where they need to go. Some of these actions include:

• Improve bus service by investing in expanded routes, increasing service frequency to align with commuter work schedules, and expanding bus rapid transit networks. 
• Support the development of a unified fare system with better navigation and trip planning tools across all public transportation systems.
• Prioritize passenger rail investment to increase service frequency, modernize the train fleet, add new stations, and improve station accessibility.

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.