CTfastrak
CTfastrak is Connecticut’s first Bus Rapid Transit system. It is a system of bus routes that utilize a bus-only roadway for all or a portion of your trip.
CTfastrak routes are integrated with the CTtransit system, making it easy to connect, transfer and pay your fare.
The CTfastrak system provides direct service to and from Waterbury, Cheshire, Southington, Bristol, Plainville, New Britain, Newington, West Hartford, Hartford and Manchester with routes that take advantage of the bus-only CTfastrak roadway. The CTfastrak system provides a one-seat, no-transfer ride to many major regional employment, shopping and healthcare destinations as well as connections to the New Haven Line-Waterbury branch rail in Waterbury and CTrail Hartford Line service in Hartford.
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CTfastrak
CTfastrak Route 121 operates between MCC and downtown Hartford via Spencer Street, Silver Lane, Main Street and Connecticut Boulevard, making limited stops. From downtown Hartford, Route 121 makes limited stops along Capitol Avenue in Hartford, at CTfastrak stations Sigourney Street through Cedar Street, then express to UConn Health via CT-9 and I-84.
CTfastrak Route 128 operates between downtown Hartford and Westfarms Mall , making stops at CTfastrak stations Sigourney Street through Elmwood, and making limited stops along New Britain Avenue in West Hartford. From Westfarms, Route 128 continues to Downtown New Britain Station via Stanley Street, making all local stops.
CTfastrak Route 144 operates between the Silas Deane Highway & Jordan Lane in Wethersfield and Westfarms Mall , with stops along Jordan Lane, Newington Center, along Cedar Street, at Cedar Street Station, at CCSU , along Stanley Street, through Brittany Farms to the mall.
CTfastrak Route 161 runs between St. Francis Hospital and Hartford Hospital , with stops along Asylum Street, Woodland Street, Ashley Street, Sigourney Street, Capitol Avenue, Washington Street, Jefferson Street and Retreat Avenue. Route 161 connects with all CTfastrak routes at Sigourney Street Station and also serves Aetna , the State Capitol, Lafayette Square and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center .
Service Operated by DATTCO.
Fares on all Routes — Including Express Bus Routes — Must be Paid Upon Boarding
Free Parking: Plantsville Park & Ride, 1272 South Main Street, Southington (I-84 Exit 29)
Milldale Park & Ride, Highland Avenue, Cheshire (I-691 Exit 7)
Cheshire Park & Ride, 2085 Waterbury Road, Cheshire (I-84 Exit 26)
Hamilton Avenue Park & Ride, 524 Hamilton Avenue, Waterbury (I-84 Exit 23)
Public Backed Service Expansions Now Underway!
New Bus Routes Available in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford
When the public talks, CT transit listens.
In March of this year, the Connecticut Department of Transportation implemented new bus routes, now serving communities in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford. These new bus routes will bolster connectivity and amplify coverage throughout central Connecticut.
“Public transit is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a lifeline that connects individuals to career opportunities, businesses to customers, and communities to growth,” said General Manager of CT transit, Thomas Stringer. “A robust public transportation system is essential for driving economic impact and supporting local businesses.”
But wait, there’s more!
This service expansion is just the beginning of a series of upcoming expansions, totaling more than $18 million, proposed by Governor Ned Lamont and supported by local legislature. These new routes will provide greater access to a broader range of employment centers and career opportunities across the region, ultimately enhancing residents' career prospects and improving their quality of life.
“This major bus service expansion is the latest effort to connect customers with critical jobs, housing, and services while expanding opportunities for Transit Oriented Development (TOD)—allowing people to live and commute with ease,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Karen Kitsis. “CTDOT is grateful for the support of Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut General Assembly, which responded to customer needs by investing in the expansion of our transit system.”
These new routes were, in part, discovered through feedback from community members, frontline transit workers, and key government officials.
Public Service by the Numbers:
- 4,300 community members surveyed online
- 36 community events across Connecticut
- 29 interviews with transit providers, councils of government, and transit district reps
- 10 customer focus groups
CTDOT’s Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan team gathered this wealth of responses. Based on insights from those we serve, they lead the initiative to develop public transportation innovations throughout the state. This energized team will continue responding to the needs of the people—the customers and supporters of public transit—and propose new paths forward.
Pictured left to right: Samaia Hernandez, Alicia Leite, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Lisa Rivers, and Karen Kitsis.
“As Connecticut works to be a leader in delivering major new transit investments, including CTfastrak and CTrail Hartford Line, we recognize the support and input of our transit providers and customers across Connecticut,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Public Transportation Bureau Chief Benjamin Limmer. “We look forward to launching new transportation services in communities across Connecticut in the months ahead.”
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