Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2009

Thank you for visiting our website. Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy, we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the collection and use of the personal information you submit on the website on which this Privacy Policy is posted.

At our website, you can, among other things, purchase bus passes, send us feedback, request information, and gather information about our organization. The types of personally identifiable information that may be collected at our website may include: name, company name, title, address, email address, telephone number, fax number and other information you choose to disclose to us.

We may use the information you provide about yourself to fulfill your requests, to respond to your inquiries, and to offer you other information that we believe may be of interest to you. We may use this information to communicate with you, such as to notify you when applicable or to fulfill a request by you for information.

We will also use information that you provide for market research purposes and project planning. The use of our website constitutes your permission for such uses.

CTtransit will not knowingly share information provided by you with anyone unless otherwise disclosed to you or except as required or permitted by applicable law. We do not sell or share our names or lists unless otherwise disclosed to you.

In accordance with Connecticut Public Act No. 08-167, it is the policy of this company to protect the confidentiality of, prohibit unlawful disclosure of, and limit access to social security numbers and other personal identifiable information.

The policy includes securing all files, limiting access to staff, divulging social security numbers and other personal identifiable information only when required by law, court rule, or in conducting the normal course of business. When documents are destroyed it will be done in such a manner as to preserve confidentiality (such as shredding).

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Connecticut Receives $38.9 Million Grant from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to Upgrade CT fastrak to All-Electric Fleet

Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto (second from the left), Governor Ned Lamont (center), and the Federal Transit Administration’s Peter Butler (farthest right) present the milestone award grant.

CT transit is excited to share that Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently announced a $38.9 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to help convert our CT fastrak to an all-electric bus fleet.

“This significant investment showcases our commitment to sustainable transportation and underscores our dedication to fostering skilled professionals for the future,” said Thomas E. Stringer Jr., General Manager. We look forward to this initiative’s positive impact on our community, environment, and local economy. Thank you to the FTA and the CTDOT for their continued support.”

L to R: Peter Butler, FTA Region 1 Administrator, and Thomas E. Stringer Jr, CT transit General Manager.

This significant grant, awarded through the FTA's Low or No Emission Grant Program, will facilitate the purchase or lease of zero-emission transit buses and the necessary facility upgrades.

CT transit will use these funds to acquire 46 battery-electric buses and install 29 chargers for the fastrak bus rapid transit service. The grant will also cover the cost of installing 25 depot chargers at the Hartford facility, four on-route chargers at the CT fastrak New Britain Station, and the required electrical infrastructure. This initiative is backed by over $17 million in matching state funds and $30 million from federal formula funds.

This milestone represents a monumental leap towards Governor Lamont's objective of transitioning the entire statewide public transportation bus fleet from diesel to zero-emission models by 2035. It's a testament to our collective commitment and the potential for a greener future.

Governor Lamont.

“The new battery-electric buses and chargers will help us meet the growing demand for reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly transit options, and will greatly benefit the thousands of residents and commuters who rely on CT fastrak services every day,” said Governor Lamont. “Thank you to the Biden-Harris administration for continuing to invest in green technology that will modernize Connecticut’s public transit system and spur new economic opportunities across the state.”

Around $5.6 billion in funding has been allocated through President Joe Biden’s recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the replacement of thousands of public transit vehicles nationwide.

 

Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto addresses the media.

“Investing in electric buses for the CT fastrak fleet is a forward-thinking move that highlights Connecticut’s dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.

CT fastrak was recently recognized as the best bus rapid transit system in the United States by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.

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