Connecticut Public Transportation Council

An independent advisory group advocating for all forms of Connecticut transit, including bus, railroad commuters, and all other forms of public transportation.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Today the CT Commuter Rail Council transitions to the Connecticut Public Transportation Council and adds bus commuting to our charge.

This transition will take time. Many things to work through; new bus members, website, social media, logo, dual advocacy, etc.

We’ll get there.

[The Waterbury Line @Waterburyline]

Major renovations coming to the WBL. We’ve come a very long way in 10 years. Additional weekend and holiday service, passing sidings, refurbished passing sidings, 44% increase in service and now this …… soon, new coaches.

https://t.co/EPiTtOVmZt

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

@WestchesterRai1 It’s still too early to see where this land. Those details are still being decided by. @CTDOTOfficial but the money has been legislatively earmarked for the SLE.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

This session delivered major wins for public transportation, including restored and expanded funding for Shore Line East, continued growth of microtransit services, fare-free bus service for veterans and for students in grades 9–12. The CPTC was proud of our advocacy efforts.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

4 million dollars allocated for the Shore Line East. We must ensure that @CTDOTOfficial and @GovNedLamont aggressively makes plans to actually use these funds and increase service as soon as possible. Thanks to @SenatorCohenCT for her strong advocacy.

https://t.co/ll4fZwQH6a

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Enjoying our State’s Microtransit services, please contact your state legislator and let them know. Session is getting down to the end and they need to hear from you !! @govnedlamont ⁦@MattRitterCT⁩ ⁦@CTSenateDems⁩ https://t.co/ySEDJjyikY

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Here is the 2025 CT transit ridership statistics.

There were 32.7M passenger trips on fixed-route bus systems in 2025, a 2% decrease from 33.3M trips in 2024.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Here is the 2025 CT transit ridership statistics.

There were 32.7M passenger trips on fixed-route bus systems in 2025, a 2% decrease from 33.3M trips in 2024.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

The CPTC will meet next week on the Shore Line East. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. at New London City Hall, aldermanic chambers. Agenda below.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Restore Shore Line East for economy, equity, and climate https://t.co/2d52DYaRb8

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Was very grateful for our time spent with the Transportation Committee today. We were happy to talk bus rapid transit (BRT), Shore Line East, micro transit, ADA compliance, transit and other transportation related topics.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

@WestchesterRai1 March 25th at 6:00 in New London City Hall.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Steady service builds ridership.

https://t.co/OOqEwYAk9y

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

@WestchesterRai1 @shorelineeast @SLERadvocacy Another reason to support additional service

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Steady service builds ridership.
The Waterbury branch received a 44% increase in service and ridership responded. They are now at 144% of the pre-COVID ridership !!

It’s time to do the same for the Shore Line East.

@shorelineeast @SLERadvocacy

[The Waterbury Line @Waterburyline]

The Waterbury branch ended 2026 147.40% higher than their pre-COVID numbers & 33.4% higher than their ridership numbers from 2025. Both numbers exceed all other branches & lines by a wide margin.

That’s what happens when you increase service.

Steady service builds ridership.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Tonight’s meeting originally scheduled for Hartford has been transitioned to a remote meeting only. Our meeting with the Transportation Committee has been rescheduled until March 4th and our conversation with the Governor’s office will also be rescheduled. Agenda below:

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Agenda for this evening’s CPTC meeting.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Agenda for tonight’s CPTC meeting.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Train station upgrades coming soon !! https://t.co/qDJpnhiY2u

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Special Transportation Fund background and data.

[Connecticut Public Transportation Council @CTRailCouncil]

Mobile @CTTRANSIT fare sales reach $10M milestone.