Getting Around

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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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