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DOT details municipal grant programs, Town Road fund and bus modernization pilots
Summary
During the Feb. 3 oversight hearing DOT described municipal programs (Town Road program, Community Connectivity grants, LOTSIP/TRIP), Bridge grants and bus initiatives (bus‑stop enhancements, microtransit pilots, tap‑to‑pay pilots) and said application windows and awards are ongoing.
Connecticut Department of Transportation officials used their Feb. 3 oversight presentation to summarize programs that channel state and federal funds to municipalities and transit districts, and to outline bus modernization pilots intended to improve rider experience.
Commissioner Ukalito reminded lawmakers that the Town Road program currently distributes $60 million per year in state funding to local governments (split into semiannual payments) and is formula based, and that the Community Connectivity Grant program has awarded about $62 million to date with a new application round due May 21, 2025.
DOT explained program roles and recent rounds:
- Town Road Program: Approximately $60 million…
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