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Conn. governor: Lacking federal help, state must move ahead with critical transportation investments
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has released the outline of his administration’s revenue package to stabilize the Special Transportation Fund (STF) and allow for critical investments in the state’s transportation system. He says his plan for the STF would restore canceled state and municipal projects across Connecticut and “prevent drastic increases” in rail and bus fares and […]
February 5, 2018
Roadbuilding
Conn. awarding $15 million to 11 projects to support transit-oriented development
Connecticut is awarding $15 million in grants to 11 projects under a competitive program that supports transit-oriented development, according to Gov. Dannel Malloy. The program is aimed at boosting economic activity and creating jobs, the governor’s office says in a recent press release. “Transportation isn’t just about cars, trains and buses – it’s about building vibrant communities and […]
January 15, 2018
Roadbuilding
Twelve finalists named for America’s Transportation Awards Grand Prize, People’s Choice Award
Twelve projects from 10 state departments of transportation have been named finalists in the 2017 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The projects will be considered for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award to be presented at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual meeting Sept. 27 in Phoenix. “We’re excited about the high […]
August 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
Seven projects from 5 states win top honors in NE regional America’s Transportation Awards
Seven projects from five states were named the top transportation projects as northeast regional winners for the 2017 America’s Transportation Awards. The awards were presented during the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials’ annual meeting in Philadelphia. The western regional winners of the America’s Transportation Awards were announced in June. The American Association of State Highway […]
July 13, 2017
Roadbuilding
Connecticut DOT seeking public comments on $3.64 billion 2018 STIP
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking public comment on its draft 2018 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) that includes more than 280 projects over a four-year period. “Transportation shapes our communities and touches much of our lives,” CTDOT says. “Because transportation effects are so pervasive, transportation systems should be designed and operated to […]
June 8, 2017
Roadbuilding
State Farm sponsorship continues Conn. DOT’s roadside assistance, traffic control program
State Farm and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) have entered into a sponsorship agreement that will rename the agency’s Connecticut Highway Assistance Motorist Patrol (CHAMP) to the CTDOT State Farm Safety Patrol. The program, which involves patrols and assistance for stranded motorists in addition to traffic control at incident scenes, has been in operation […]
May 23, 2017
Roadbuilding
Connecticut DOT launches real-time travel information website
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a real-time travel information website, www.CTTravelSmart.org, that incorporates data from the agency’s Statewide Intelligent Transportation System network and Highway Operations Center to create a “personalized user experience providing dynamic functionality.” “Empowering the motoring public with accurate, verified, up-to-the-minute information regarding traffic information and road conditions has never […]
February 2, 2017
Roadbuilding
Connecticut DOT releases $10.9 billion five-year capital plan
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has released its $10.9 billion, five-year capital plan for fiscal years 2017-2021 covering highways, bridges, public transportation and bicycle and pedestrian needs. “The Department has leveraged state and federal resources to advance one of our largest construction programs in recent years,” says CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker. “Investment in […]
January 17, 2017
Roadbuilding
Half of century-old Conn. bridge will open to two-lane traffic while other half is rebuilt
Two-lane traffic is expected to resume on the East Center Street bridge over Wharton Brook in Connecticut by the end of December 2016. Myrecordjournal.com reports that crews are replacing one half of the bridge at a time, so traffic is restricted to one lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. By the end of […]
December 26, 2016
Roadbuilding
Conn. DOT gets new fleet of tow plows for clearing two lanes in one pass
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has a launched a new fleet of three tow plows allowing the agency to clear two full highway lanes in a single pass. The department says the new plows will provide a much-needed boost to its winter maintenance and snow-clearing operations. “Clearing snow and ice from our roads and […]
December 16, 2016
Roadbuilding
Connecticut DOT launches study of I-95 corridor improvements and economic development
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a $1.13 million study of traffic, safety and transit improvements and economic development potential for the Interstate 95 corridor from Greenwich to North Stonington in reference to multimodal planning programs. “Our goal is to develop a detailed implementation plan that includes conceptual designs, impact assessments, cost estimates, […]
October 25, 2016
Roadbuilding
Connecticut DOT, UConn receive Governors Highway Safety Association safety award
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has awarded the Peter K. O’Rourke Special Achievement Award in the Field of Highway Safety to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the University of Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center (CTSRC). CTDOT and CTSRC were recognized for the motor vehicle crash reporting system and development of the Connecticut […]
September 21, 2016
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