Getting Around

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• Paratransit - ADA Bus Services

  Paratransit van service is available in all areas of the state with local fixed bus routes for residents with disabilities who are unable to ride the local buses. Find telephone numbers and website links to area providers.

  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

• Report a Pothole: Local Roads

  Report potholes on local roads to municipal representatives through your individual town or city website.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Complete Streets Central

  The latest information on the efforts of the State to create a complete system of safe, comfortable and convenient transportation connections for all users. Periodic webletters provide updates on related projects, policies, and design standards.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Dashboard

  Connecticut cyclists can learn about commuting to work, the trails located throughout the state and general bike safety. 

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Amtrak

  Amtrak, the national rail operator, connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways via train with services in the United States and Canada. Research train station listings, routes, schedules, arrival/departure status, and ticket prices as well as download a mobile app.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• CT Travel Times

  Plan your trip or estimate your commute by viewing a list of current travel times for Connecticut Interstate highways, including a comparison to normal "free flow" times.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• CTfasttrak

  CTfastrak is a high-speed bus system that quickly transports commuters between New Britain and Hartford. Stops are provided for many popular destinations between the two cities, and buses to and from Waterbury, Bristol, and other communities also feed into CTfastrak. Learn more about the convenience of CTfastrak, take a tour, view service maps and learn about fares and parking.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Park and Ride Lots

  Park and Ride lots exist throughout Connecticut and provide commuters a place to connect with a vanpool, carpool, bus or train, thus avoiding traffic and saving on fuel and vehicle expenses. Find a lot along your route by searching a listing of locations organized by municipality.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Shore Line East

  Shore Line East is Connecticut’s rail service east of New Haven, CT. Shore Line East trains stop in New Haven at Union and State Street stations, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook, Old Saybrook and New London as well as limited service to West Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford. Plan your trip with schedule, fare, commuter connection, and parking information.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• 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

• 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

• Road Projects Scheduled for Advertising

  The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) tentative list of the projects that are scheduled for advertising. This list is updated monthly and covers projects anticipated to have a year or longer timeframe.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Rest Areas and Service Stations

  Rest Areas are provided at various points along Interstates 84, 91, and 95 for the weary Connecticut traveler to avoid driving while fatigued. Additionally, service stations with amenities to refuel the vehicle and the body, such as Subway, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, convenience stores and other vendors are also provided on I-95 and Route 15.

  Agency: Department of Transportation