CTrides is a free program of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) that helps commuters find the best way to get to work or school with the goals of reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality. To accomplish these goals, CTrides provides employers and commuters resources for choice commuting options throughout Connecticut, including bus, rail, carpools, vanpools, biking, walking, and teleworking. The wide-breadth of services CTrides provides includes ridematching and rewards, marketing and outreach events, and hands-on work-site assistance. Our resources are utilized by thousands of commuters and employers throughout Connecticut, providing them with solutions for a better commute.
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500 Enterprise Dr.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067, US
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Making bus payments easier and faster with Tap & Ride!🚌 If you ride CT River Valley Transit or CTtransit Meriden Division, you'll see a new payment option where you can tap your card or phone to pay and get right to your seat. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dtf8EKTe #CTDOT
Tapping into the future of bus travel! 🚍 The Connecticut Department of Transportation has launched the Tap & Ride pilot program, enabling quick and convenient contactless payments for bus fares. This initiative simplifies bus travel and sets the stage for a more modern transit experience. Read more: https://ow.ly/1Ka750TJ8pE
Supporting safe, active commutes! On October 2, 2024, Sarah Mason, Chair of the Fairfield Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, along with community members, led a Bike Bus from Fairfield Public Library to Riverfield Elementary School. This initiative helped children ride safely while promoting physical fitness and environmental awareness. 🚴♀️ #ActiveCommute #BikeToSchool #Sustainability
Tune in to Episode 50 and discover how workforce development strengthens regional economies by focusing on people rather than individual employers! In this episode, we sit down with Carita Ducre from the American Public Transportation Association to explore the link between public transit and economic growth. 🔊 https://ow.ly/UwvU50TBgeR
Reducing our dependence on cars isn’t just good for the environment—it’s good for our health, wallets, and communities. 🚶♀️ Learn how small changes, like embracing public transit or carpooling, can greatly impact decarbonizing your life. https://ow.ly/j6bF50Txer8 #CTrides #SustainableTravel #DriveLess #PublicTransportation
Step outside the driver's seat and into new ways to travel! 🚌🚴♀️🚂 Whether it’s hopping on a train or riding your bike, there are plenty of options to get where you need to go this National Week Without Driving. #SustainableTravel #CTrides #DriveLess #WeekWithoutDriving
It's #TriviaThursday 🤔❓ CTfastrak has been getting riders around Central CT for years - when did it make its debut? 🚌 Leave your answer in the comments! #CTtransit #TransitHistory #SustainableTravel
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46 people were killed in incidents involving trains in CT between 2019 and 2023. This #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek we're working with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. and law enforcement partners to raise awareness about rail safety with several educational events throughout the state. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5srvtuz #CTDOT #RailSafety #Railroad #Train #RailSafetyEducation
Remember, safety comes first! Stay back from tracks and never cross when a train is near. Your life is worth the wait! See Tracks? Think Train® Week (formerly Rail Safety Week) is a concentrated week of rail safety education organized by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. 🚂🛤️🚧 #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek #STOPTrackTragedies