CTrides, a program of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, promotes the adoption of a wide range of transportation options, including public transit, teleworking (work from home), carpooling, vanpooling, walking, and biking.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide individuals with more choices and flexibility in how they travel, helping to reduce traffic congestion, save on transportation costs, make trips more convenient, and reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Through these efforts, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and overall quality of life for the residents of Connecticut.
How CTrides Works for
We focus on assisting businesses in providing employees with more transportation options that offer flexibility and cost savings. Our services include experienced consultants at no cost, along with robust analytical tools designed to improve productivity and generate cost savings for the workforce. Other solutions include:
- Cutting-edge analytical tools to conduct thorough worksite assessments that identify and address your employees’ commuting patterns and challenges.
- Customized transportation demand management plans tailored to your unique needs and goals, ensuring data-driven solutions.
- Targeted on-site programs and tools, including ridematching and rewards system, mode-specific try-it-day events, educational insight events, and more.
Our focus is to enhance Connecticut residents’ well-being and overall quality of life by offering comprehensive information and resources that empower individuals to explore and utilize a variety of transportation options. We aim to promote a culture that emphasizes flexibility, choice, and cost savings, helping people find the best solutions for their daily trips.
CTrides offers various services to support a wide range of transportation options, including:
- A ridematching tool that connects like-minded individuals seeking carpools or vanpools.
- Comprehensive information on all public transit services available in the state.
- Customized trip planning assistance to help individuals create efficient and sustainable travel routes.
- Commuter reward programs that incentivize the use of sustainable transportation options.
- Transit passes for new riders to encourage the adoption of public transit.
- An Emergency Ride Home Program that provides transportation in case of unexpected events.
The Way We Move
Learn how Connecticut’s diverse transit network works in harmony to keep people moving. It begins by showcasing multiple transit operators, from bus and rail systems to innovative microtransit options and accessible paratransit for riders with disabilities, working together to serve communities across the state.
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Learn how Connecticut’s diverse transit network works in harmony to keep people moving. It begins by showcasing multiple transit operators, from bus and rail systems to innovative microtransit options and accessible paratransit for riders with disabilities, working together to serve communities across the state.
Materials
Access a variety of downloadable resources designed to support your green commute goals. Whether you’re an individual or employer, find English and Spanish brochures, posters, and handouts—from transit guides and app tutorials to employer-specific materials available for easy download to promote sustainable travel habits.
Media Release
We love to share your photos and videos! By filling out the release you give CTDOT and CTrides permission to use them in our marketing. The form collects basic info, consent if under 18, and your consent to use your photos and videos across our digital and print platforms without liability.