CT DOT – Public Transit Division

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State Department of Transportation division overseeing Connecticut public transit programs including bus, rail, and paratransit. Provides transit planning, funding, and coordination across all eight counties. Call during business hours for general transit info, accessibility programs, or complaints. Useful resource for Connecticut fathers navigating rural and suburban transit options, commuter rail, bus, and ride-sharing programs statewide.

Contact & Details

Address: 2800 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06131

Phone: 860-594-2000

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Connecticut

Connecticut's Superior Court handles family matters through regional Judicial Districts and Family Support Magistrate Division locations. The Office of Child Support Services runs enforcement under DSS. Major cities include Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, and Waterbury. Connecticut Legal Services and Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut provide civil legal aid, and every courthouse has a court service center offering free forms assistance.

More Transportation in Connecticut

  • CTtransit – Hartford/New Haven — Public bus service operated by the state serving Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, and New Britain for Connecticut fathers, families
  • Greater Bridgeport Transit — Public bus service for Bridgeport and coastal Fairfield County fathers, families, and workers. Routes serve Bridgeport, Stratford, Fairfield
  • Metro-North Railroad – CT — Commuter rail service connecting Connecticut fathers and workers along the New Haven, Danbury, New Canaan, and Waterbury lines to Stamford,
  • SEAT – Southeastern Transit — Public bus service in New London County and eastern Connecticut, serving New London, Norwich, Groton, Waterford, and surrounding communities
  • Middletown Area Transit (MAT) — Public bus service for Middletown-area fathers, families, and workers in Middlesex County. Routes serve Middletown, Cromwell, Portland, and
  • CTrides – Commuter Assistance — Free state-run commuter assistance program helping Connecticut fathers and workers find carpools, vanpools, transit routes, and employer com

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.