Connecticut transportation projects plan outlines $5.5B

Connecticut transportation projects plan documents outline $5.5 billion for 380 public transit and highway projects. The Connecticut Department of Transportation prepared the documents. They form part of the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP. The period covered is 2027 through 2030.

Also, CTDOT will accept public input on the draft from May 13 to June 12.

Connecticut transportation projects plan funding breakdown

Just under 30% of the planned funding is directed to transit systems. Those systems include rail, bus and rideshare systems. In addition, the draft assigns $1.1 billion to transit capital projects and operating costs. It sets aside $13.8 million for public transportation operating assistance. At the same time, it assigns $3.4 billion to highway and bridge capital projects.

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Rail and station work in the draft STIP

For example, the draft STIP narrative lists several rail-related items:

• track improvements on the New Haven commuter rail line operated by MTA Metro-North Railroad
• rehabilitation work on a motor vehicle bridge over the Thames River, the Northeast Corridor and Providence & Worcester Railroad track
• replacement of platforms at New Haven Union Station
• improvements at New Haven State Street Station
• upgrades to transit facilities
• replacements for transit vehicle fleets

Federal, state and local funding for CTDOT projects

Meanwhile, according to CTDOT officials, the Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Highway Administration are slated to provide $4.5 billion for the projects. The state would provide $932 million. Separately, local funds would add $45 million toward the total budget.

Still, the draft materials are available on CTDOT’s STIP webpage.

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