Getting Around

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• Transportation Studies

  Residents seeking information about the scope, status and results of bus and rail studies can find the information here.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Sign up for e-Alerts

  Receive e-notifications when there is a traffic incident or delay that will affect travel in your area of the state or a disruption to ferry or train service.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Long Island Sound Ferry: New London to Orient Point

  Visiting the east end of Long Island? Consider an alternative to driving round trip by crossing the Long Island Sound from New London, CT to Orient Point, NY by ferry. This ferry runs year-round. Reservations are recommended. Learn more about daily schedules, fares, and promotions. 

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Long Island Sound Ferry: New London to Block Island

  Visiting Block Island, RI? Consider taking the ferry from New London, CT. Reservations are recommended. Learn more about schedules, fares, and parking as well as Block Island accommodations and attractions.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Long Island Sound Ferry: Bridgeport to Port Jefferson

  Visiting the north side of Long Island? Consider an alternative to driving round trip by crossing the Long Island Sound from Bridgeport, CT to Port Jefferson, NY by ferry. This ferry runs year-round. Reservations are recommended. Learn more about daily schedules, rates, mobile apps and packages. 

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Connecticut Airports

  Connecticut is home to Bradley International Airport as well as the State’s five general aviation airports: Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham. Find information on all of Connecticut’s airports and the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) that oversees them to promote economic vitality and customer satisfaction.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• East Coast Greenway (ECG)

  The 198-mile Connecticut East Coast Greenway (ECG) route shows off the diversity of Connecticut from coast to inland, city to country. The ECG is a combination of off-road multi-use trail systems and interim on-road routes. Find trail status and plan information.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• You and Your Car – Reducing Your Environmental Footprint

  Driving a car has a significant impact on the environment; from the resources used to manufacture the vehicle, to how you drive and the final disposal of the vehicle. 

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Trail Maps (State Parks and Forests)

  Download maps for our State's multi-use trails as well as several Blue Blazed Hiking Trails.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Electric Vehicles

  EVConnecticut is preparing the state for a rapid and seamless integration of electric vehicles into the market by providing resources and information to owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and by expanding the availability of EV charging stations in Connecticut.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Traffic and Travel Mobile Apps

  Connecticut drivers can access a list of third-party traffic and travel mobile apps for iPhone and Android smartphones.   

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Taxis

  Residents and professional drivers can find the procedures for applying for taxi, livery and motorbus permits; transferring permits, record-keeping and information about fares.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Share the Road CT

  Safety tips for motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. Links to bicycle training and cycling club websites as well as other cycling related organizations.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Safe Routes to School

  The Connecticut Safe Routes to School Program, through technical assistance and safety education, helps communities educate, encourage and improve options for K-8 graders to walk and bicycle to school. Find events, opportunities and resources to encourage and educate our younger population.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• CT River Ferry: Chester - Hadlyme

  The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry began service in 1769. Enjoy a ride across the Connecticut River on this seasonal service as an alternate commute option or to experience scenic Connecticut. Learn more about schedules and the history.

  Agency: Department of Transportation