Where to Park
You can leave your car in the driveway and walk, ride your bike, or take a local bus to your CTfastrak station, or you could get dropped off at the convenient "kiss-and-ride" area. All parking (available on a first-come-first served basis) at CTfastrak stations is free of charge.
Free parking is available in the Szczesny Municipal Parking Garage located at 35 Bank Street, which is adjacent to the Downtown New Britain Station. Just show your valid CTtransit or CTfastrak ticket or pass to the garage attendant when you leave the Szczesny Garage.
The tables below list available parking at CTfastrak stations or Park & Ride lots.
Important Note: CTfastrak parking is not available at UConn Health, Westfarms Mall, Manchester Community College, Stop & Shop or other private properties.
| CTfastrak Station | Parking Spaces (Handicap Spaces) |
|---|---|
| New Britain Szczesny Municipal Parking Garage 35 Bank Street Show your valid CTtransit or CTfastrak ticket or pass to the garage attendant in order to park for free (note: no parking is available at New Britain Station, Szczesny Garage is one block away) "Kiss and Ride" passenger drop off and pickup locations on Truman Overpass/Route 71 and Main Street |
100 |
| East Street Station Overflow parking available at 1360 East Street – see below under Additional Parking |
23 (2) |
| Newington Junction Station | 38 (2) |
| Cedar Street Station | 45 (2) |
| Elmwood Station | 48 (2) |
| Flatbush Avenue Station | 31 (2) |
| Parkville Station | 9 (2) |
Additional Parking
| Location | CTfastrak Routes | Parking Spaces (Handicap Spaces) |
|---|---|---|
| 1360 East Street |
101, 102, 140 |
31 (3) |
| Corbins Park & Ride Lot Route 71 & Village Square Road, New Britain |
128, 144 | 227 (5) |
| East Hartford Park & Ride | 121 CTfastrak bus stop located .2 mile north on Main Street at the corner of Main Street and Silver Lane |
255 (8) |
| Spencer Street Park & Ride, Manchester | 121 | 245 (7) |
If you live in Bristol, Plainville, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Manchester, or other points beyond the end of the CTfastrak bus-only roadway in New Britain, you can pick up CTfastrak buses or CTtransit Express buses in those communities. Free park and ride lots are available for express bus routes in Bristol, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, and Manchester.
Public Backed Service Expansions Now Underway!
New Bus Routes Available in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford
When the public talks, CT transit listens.
In March of this year, the Connecticut Department of Transportation implemented new bus routes, now serving communities in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford. These new bus routes will bolster connectivity and amplify coverage throughout central Connecticut.
“Public transit is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a lifeline that connects individuals to career opportunities, businesses to customers, and communities to growth,” said General Manager of CT transit, Thomas Stringer. “A robust public transportation system is essential for driving economic impact and supporting local businesses.”
But wait, there’s more!
This service expansion is just the beginning of a series of upcoming expansions, totaling more than $18 million, proposed by Governor Ned Lamont and supported by local legislature. These new routes will provide greater access to a broader range of employment centers and career opportunities across the region, ultimately enhancing residents' career prospects and improving their quality of life.
“This major bus service expansion is the latest effort to connect customers with critical jobs, housing, and services while expanding opportunities for Transit Oriented Development (TOD)—allowing people to live and commute with ease,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Karen Kitsis. “CTDOT is grateful for the support of Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut General Assembly, which responded to customer needs by investing in the expansion of our transit system.”
These new routes were, in part, discovered through feedback from community members, frontline transit workers, and key government officials.
Public Service by the Numbers:
- 4,300 community members surveyed online
- 36 community events across Connecticut
- 29 interviews with transit providers, councils of government, and transit district reps
- 10 customer focus groups
CTDOT’s Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan team gathered this wealth of responses. Based on insights from those we serve, they lead the initiative to develop public transportation innovations throughout the state. This energized team will continue responding to the needs of the people—the customers and supporters of public transit—and propose new paths forward.
Pictured left to right: Samaia Hernandez, Alicia Leite, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Lisa Rivers, and Karen Kitsis.
“As Connecticut works to be a leader in delivering major new transit investments, including CTfastrak and CTrail Hartford Line, we recognize the support and input of our transit providers and customers across Connecticut,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Public Transportation Bureau Chief Benjamin Limmer. “We look forward to launching new transportation services in communities across Connecticut in the months ahead.”
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