New CTPass Offers CT Orgs Group Rates For Public Transportation

CONNECTICUT — A new state program will offer group rates to eligible organizations to access public transportation services, including rail and bus systems, throughout Connecticut.

CTpass, which was approved by lawmakers as a component of legislation related to the implementation of the state budget, will be administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

CTpass is similar to the state’s U-Pass CT program, which launched in 2017 as a collaboration between the DOT, the University of Connecticut, and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. The U-Pass enables students enrolled in the Connecticut public colleges and universities to have unlimited use of Connecticut's rail and bus systems. CTpass expands this concept, providing more organizations, including those that are privately operated, with the ability to participate.

Organizations interested in joining CTpass can now submit applications to the DOT. The department will negotiate with applicant organizations for group fares based on the rail and bus services that each organization would like to access.

“Public transportation plays a critical role in eliminating barriers to education and the economy," Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said. "The CTpass program has the potential to make a big difference in making Connecticut more accessible for students, employees, and job seekers alike."

Once an application is submitted, the Connecticut Department of Transportation will review it and contact the organization for the next steps in the process.

More information on CTpass and the initial application are available online.

Questions or requests for additional information can be emailed to DOT.CTpass@ct.gov.