An independent advisory group advocating for all forms of Connecticut transit, including bus, railroad commuters, and all other forms of public transportation.
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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.
Proud to see another major investment in the Waterbury Branch move from planning to construction. These improvements will benefit commuters across the Valley and strengthen Connecticut’s transportation network.
Shore Line East numbers continue to grow, housing being built along line, it’s time for full restoration now !!
Connecticut Public Transportation Council retweeted
@CTRailCouncil @CTTRANSIT @CTDOTOfficial outdated bus stop signs by @StopandShop in Hamden at Dixwell Plaza.
Big upgrades coming to the WBL. The CPTC has been a major advocate for this branch.
Its come a long way since 2011 when it was once described as “An Outhouse on Wheels”.
Weekend, holiday service, passing sidings, 40% increase in service, refurbished diesels, new coaches soon.
Major upgrades coming to the Waterbury Branch!
Busing is coming but upgrades include full ADA platforms, canopies,enclosed windscreens, real time arrival data, ticket machines, improved lighting and signage.
The branch has come a long way since 2011. ctnewsjunkie.com/2026/06/29/…
Connecticut Public Transportation Council retweeted
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ctmirror.org/2026/03/02/broa…
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.
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.
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.
Restore Shore Line East for economy, equity, and climate ctmirror.org/2026/03/02/rest…
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.
Steady service builds ridership.
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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
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:
