This articlerelies largely or entirely on asingle source. Relevant discussion may be found on thetalk page. Please helpimprove this article byintroducing citations to additional sources. Find sources: "Connecticut Department of Transportation" – news ·newspapers ·books ·scholar ·JSTOR(December 2021) |
Seal | |
Logo | |
Entrance to CTDOT Headquarters inNewington, Connecticut | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1965; 60 years ago (1965) |
| Preceding agency |
|
| Jurisdiction | Connecticut |
| Headquarters | 2800Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut |
| Agency executive |
|
| Parent agency | State of Connecticut |
| Website | portal |
TheConnecticut Department of Transportation (officially referred to asCTDOT, occasionallyConnDOT, andCDOT in rare instances) is responsible for the development and operation ofhighways,railroads,mass transit systems,ports andwaterways inConnecticut.[1]
CTDOT manages and maintains thestate highway system. It oversees theShore Line East andHartford Line commuter rail systems under theCTrail brand, and owns the Connecticut section of theNew Haven Line used byMetro-North Railroad andAmtrakNortheast Corridor services. CTDOT also oversees theCTtransit bus system, as well as theCTfastrakbus rapid transit service.[2]

Prior to the establishment of theConnecticut Airport Authority in 2011, CTDOT had previously overseen the development and operation of Connecticut's state-owned airports, includingBradley International Airport. Prior to the establishment of theConnecticut Port Authority in 2014, CTDOT had previously overseen maritime issues and the state-owned pier inNew London.
Media related toConnecticut Department of Transportation at Wikimedia Commons
This article about transportation inConnecticut is astub. You can help Wikipedia byexpanding it. |