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CT Gen Stat § 13b-28 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-28 - Agreement with adjoining state.

 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, the commissioner, with the approval of the Attorney General and the Governor, is authorized to enter into agreements with the corresponding official of any adjoining state for surveys, plans, specifications, estimates and the acquisition of rights-of-way for, and for the construction and maintenance of, highways, bridges and approaches thereto crossing the state line. The provisions of such agreements may be carried out either by the commissioner or by the adjoining state as necessity, convenience or economy requires, provided no commitments or expenditures of state funds shall be made by the commissioner without the approval of the Governor.(1969, P.A. 768, S. 24; P.A. 80-83.)History: P.A. 80-83 added “and the acquisition of rights-of-way”.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-30 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-30 - Maintenance of roads on state property.

 From funds appropriated to the Department of Transportation for general operations, the Commissioner of Transportation shall, on request of the state agency having jurisdiction over the property involved, maintain and improve the roads and drives on the grounds of state institutions, state parks, state forests and other state agencies, including the Connecticut Marketing Authority, such maintenance to include the removal of snow.(1969, P.A. 768, S. 70; P.A. 73-675, S. 41, 44; P.A. 75-568, S. 34, 45.)History: P.A. 73-675 changed “highway” to “transportation” fund, effective July 1, 1974; P.A. 75-568 deleted “out of the transportation fund” following “from funds appropriated”.Cited. 186 C. 300; 228 C. 358; 239 C. 265.Cited. 26 CA 74; 29 CA 565; judgment reversed, see 228 C. 358; 44 CA 651.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-31 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-31 - Town highways.

 The Commissioner of Transportation may, upon application of the selectmen or other authority having charge of highways of any town, furnish supervision, inspectors and engineers for any purpose connected with the laying out, repair, reconstruction or maintenance of any highway or bridge. Any expense incurred in furnishing any such assistance shall be paid by the town to the State Treasurer on certification by the commissioner.(1969, P.A. 768, S. 72.)See Sec. 13a-175f re joint purchase of materials for use in highway or bridge projects by Transportation Department and town.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-31a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-31a - Development of guidelines for design and construction of roads and streets in residential subdivisions.

 The Commissioner of Transportation shall develop guidelines for the design and construction of roads and streets in residential subdivisions. Such guidelines shall be based upon considerations of safety, maintenance and cost effectiveness and shall be distributed to municipal planning agencies and regional councils of governments throughout the state who may use such standards in the adoption of municipal subdivision regulations.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 83-10, S. 1, 4; P.A. 13-247, S. 288.)History: P.A. 13-247 deleted “and regional” and added “and regional councils of governments”, effective January 1, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-31b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-31b - Definitions.

 As used in sections 13b-31c to 13b-31e, inclusive, “scenic road” means any state highway or portion thereof that (1) passes through agricultural land or abuts land on which is located an historic building or structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the state register of historic places, compiled pursuant to section 10-409, or (2) affords vistas of marshes, shoreline, forests with mature trees or notable geologic or other natural features.(P.A. 87-280, S. 1.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-31c (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-31c - Designation of scenic roads.

 The Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, may designate state highways or portions thereof as scenic roads. Any alteration of a scenic road shall maintain the character of such road when so designated, if practical.(P.A. 87-280, S. 2; P.A. 95-250, S. 1; P.A. 96-211, S. 1, 5, 6; P.A. 11-80, S. 11.)History: P.A. 95-250 and P.A. 96-211 replaced Commissioner of Economic Development with Commissioner of Economic and Community Development; P.A. 11-80 changed “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.See Sec. 7-149a re municipal designation and maintenance of scenic roads.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-31d (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-31d - Alteration or improvement of scenic road.

 Prior to altering or improving a state highway or portion thereof that has been designated a scenic road, pursuant to section 13b-31c, the Commissioner of Transportation shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or municipalities in which such scenic road is located, a notice describing the alteration or improvement. There shall be a comment period following the public notice during which interested persons may submit written comments.(P.A. 87-280, S. 3.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-31e (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-31e - Regulations.

 The Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 setting forth special maintenance and improvement standards for scenic roads which shall include provisions for widening of the right-of-way or traveled portion of the highway and for guardrails, paving, changes of grade, straightening and removal of stone walls or mature trees. In adopting such regulations the commissioner shall consider the protection of historic and natural features of scenic roads.(P.A. 87-280, S. 4; P.A. 95-250, S. 1; P.A. 96-211, S. 1, 5, 6; P.A. 11-80, S. 12.)History: P.A. 95-250 and P.A. 96-211 replaced Commissioner of Economic Development with Commissioner of Economic and Community Development; P.A. 11-80 changed “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-31f (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-31f - Ninety-day permit application final determinations.

 Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, the Department of Transportation shall review and make a final determination on each of the following types of permit applications not later than ninety days after receipt of such application: (1) Encroachment, (2) parkway, (3) industrial truck, (4) outdoor advertising, and (5) specific information signs on limited access highways. Following such ninety-day period, if a final determination on such an application is not made by said agency, such application shall be deemed approved.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2, S. 560.)History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2 effective October 31, 2017.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-32 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-32 - Declaration of policy.

 Improvement in the transportation of people and goods within, to and from the state by rail, motor carrier or other mode of mass transportation on land is essential for the welfare of the citizens of the state and for the development of its resources, commerce and industry. The development and maintenance of a modern, efficient and adequate system of motor and rail facilities and services is required. The department shall assist in the development and improvement of such facilities and services and shall promote new and better means of mass transportation by land.(1969, P.A. 768, S. 26.)Cited. 183 C. 76.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-33 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-33 - Bureau of Public Transportation.

 Section 13b-33 is repealed.(1969, P.A. 768, S. 27; P.A. 75-247, S. 3, 4; P.A. 77-614, S. 609, 610.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-34a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-34a - Subsidy equalization grants for privately owned bus companies.

 The Commissioner of Transportation shall make grants under the bus subsidy program to privately owned bus companies, to subsidize the operating expenses of such companies, to the extent necessary to enable such companies to charge the same basic adult first zone fares as are charged in the cities of Hartford, New Haven and Stamford. Such privately owned bus companies as a condition precedent to the receipt of any subsidy, shall maintain records which will provide statistics to substantiate billings and shall permit state and federal auditors to make audits of the books of the company. Such audits shall be conducted in accordance with appropriate state and federal regulations as they pertain to the operation of bus companies to insure ability to obtain federal funds.(P.A. 77-491.)Cited. 183 C. 76.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-34b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-34b - Annual report re public transportation costs.

 Section 13b-34b is repealed, effective June 29, 1993.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 83-19, S. 2, 5; P.A. 93-307, S. 32, 34.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-35 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-35 - Express finding required before commissioner can exercise power.

 Section 13b-35 is repealed, effective October 1, 2018.(1969, P.A. 768, S. 29; 1972, P.A. 261, S. 12; P.A. 74-342, S. 36, 43; P.A. 18-167, S. 16.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-37 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-37 - Hearing before the Department of Public Utility Control.

 Section 13b-37 is repealed, effective June 18, 2003.(1969, P.A. 768, S. 32; P.A. 75-486, S. 35, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 162, 610; P.A. 80-482, S. 29, 348; P.A. 84-20, S. 1; P.A. 03-115, S. 91.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38 - Advice and assistance to transit districts. Grants and loans.

 The commissioner may furnish to any transit district formed under chapter 103a advice and technical assistance regarding its functions, plans and programs regarding mass transit services, and make recommendations in respect thereto. To the extent that the administrative costs of any such transit district are not paid from operating revenues or other revenue sources, the commissioner may make grants to the transit district to pay two-thirds of such costs in cash on the condition that the constituent municipalities in the district pay one-third of such costs, in the form of cash or noncash grants in aid. The commissioner may also furnish grants or loans to any such transit district to help the transit district to plan, research, construct, reconstruct, subsidize, operate or maintain transit systems, including property, equipment and facilities, whether operated or to be operated by the transit district or private owners, and to pay any local share required to obtain matching grants from the federal government.(1969, P.A. 768, S. 33; 1972, P.A. 261, S. 13; P.A. 74-342, S. 38, 43.)History: 1972 act substituted “mass transit” for “motor bus” and provided for grants and loans to transit districts; P.A. 74-342 deleted provision concerning proceeds of bonds and notes.See Sec. 7-273l re applications by transit districts for state funds, distribution formula and conditions for receiving funds.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38b - Ride-sharing organizations. Eligibility for state funds. Plans for transport of the handicapped. Regulations.

 Section 13b-38b is repealed, effective June 11, 2014.(P.A. 86-308, S. 1, 3; P.A. 14-187, S. 55.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38c (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38c - Loans for the acquisition of vanpool vehicles.

 The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to loan funds for the purpose of financing the acquisition of vanpool vehicles, as defined in section 14-1, to any person, firm or organization.(P.A. 07-232, S. 44; P.A. 08-150, S. 35.)History: P.A. 07-232 effective July 1, 2007; P.A. 08-150 made a technical change.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38cc (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38cc - Buses for 21st Century Mobility program.

 There is established, within available budgetary resources, the “Buses for 21st Century Mobility” program which shall be administered by the Department of Transportation. Commencing July 1, 2008, the Department of Transportation shall accept applications from publicly funded transportation providers and nonprofit community transportation service providers for funding to provide new and expanded bus transportation services as part of the Buses for 21st Century Mobility program. Such new and expanded bus transportation service programs shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Expansion of existing services where a demonstrated need has been shown, including, but not limited to, weekend and evening service and increased frequency of service; (2) establishment of new services where a demonstrated need has been shown; (3) new rail shuttle services; (4) express bus commuter services; (5) greater coordination of marketing and web-trip planning of transit services; and (6) other bus transportation programs designed to increase bus ridership opportunities for Connecticut residents.(P.A. 08-155, S. 1.)History: P.A. 08-155 effective July 1, 2008.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38dd (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38dd - Zero-emissions buses implementation plan. Collaborative efforts re hydrogen fuel and renewable energy sources strategies. Hydrogen refueling stations. Funding plans.

 (a) The Department of Transportation shall consult with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. to develop a plan to implement zero-emissions buses state-wide. Such plan shall include the technological, facility and financial arrangements needed for such a conversion of bus fleets as well as identifying specific locations for hydrogen refueling stations along state highways or at locations that could potentially be utilized by state fleets or other public or private-sector fleets. This shall be part of a larger collaborative effort between the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. to identify strategies to expand the availability and use of hydrogen fuel and renewable energy sources within any such corridor or around such a centralized fleet fueling location. Said plan shall be completed within available appropriated funds designated for the purpose of studying or designing clean fuel or alternative fuel solutions.(b) Said plan shall be completed and submitted to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to energy, environment and transportation not later than December 31, 2010, subject to the availability of study funds from readily available and already appropriated sources of funding.(c) Such hydrogen refueling stations identified in the plan shall provide fuel for zero emissions vehicles at appropriate pressures and volumes identified by Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. The study shall consider technologies for generating hydrogen which will use products principally manufactured and assembled in the state.(d) The plan shall also examine appropriate available funding from the state or federal government for purchasing zero-emissions buses and constructing any recommended hydrogen fueling facilities from funds designated for the purpose of encouraging clean fuel or alternative fuel use. Any funding plans developed within the study for the establishment of zero-emissions bus fleets and hydrogen refueling corridors or centralized fueling facilities shall be provided in a manner to encourage federal and private cost sharing.(P.A. 09-186, S. 8.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38f (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38f - Bus shelter construction program.

 Section 13b-38f is repealed, effective July 1, 1998.(P.A. 79-500, S. 1, 3; P.A. 98-182, S. 21, 22.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38g (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38g - Expansion of mass transportation systems.

 Subject to available appropriations, the Commissioner of Transportation shall expand mass transportation systems, such as rail and bus services, in locations where the commissioner deems appropriate.(P.A. 00-129, S. 1.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38h (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38h - Fare changes for mass transportation.

 (a) The Department of Transportation shall provide for changes in fares for mass transportation by land in accordance with the provisions of this section and shall not be required to conform to the procedures in chapter 54.(b) Prior to adopting any change in fares for mass transportation by land, the department shall (1) give notice of the proposed fare change, its amount and the date it is proposed to take effect by advertising, at least once, in one or more newspapers having general circulation in all areas of the state that may be affected by such change in fares, and (2) in such notice, provide information on the time and place a public hearing is to be held on such proposed change. Such notice shall be posted at least fifteen days prior to such public hearing. The department shall send a copy of such notice to the chairpersons and ranking members of the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation and to finance. A public hearing on the proposed fare change shall be held at such time and place as will be convenient for public attendance.(P.A. 11-61, S. 51.)History: P.A. 11-61 effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38i (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38i - Failure to pay lawful charge for bus service.

 Any person who, with intent to obtain state-owned or controlled bus public transportation service without payment of the lawful charge therefor or to avoid payment of the lawful charge for such service that has been rendered to such person, obtains such service or avoids payment therefor by force, intimidation, stealth, deception or mechanical tampering, or by unjustifiable failure or refusal to pay, shall have committed an infraction.(P.A. 14-199, S. 3.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38k (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38k - Paratransit vehicles defined. Bidding for service programs.

 (a) For the purposes of this section: “Paratransit vehicle” means motor bus, taxicab or motor vehicle in livery service operated under a certificate of convenience and necessity issued by the Department of Transportation or by a transit district and which is on call or demand or used for the transportation of passengers for hire.(b) Any program funded by a state, federal or municipal agency for the purpose of providing paratransit services through a state agency, municipality, planning agency or transit district shall provide for the maximum feasible participation of private, for-profit operators of paratransit vehicles by affording such operators a full and reasonable opportunity to enter a competitive bid on all contracts for the provision of any paratransit services.(c) Any private, for-profit operator of paratransit vehicles who is required to satisfy a bonding requirement as a prerequisite to submitting a competitive bid on any contract offered by a state agency, municipality, planning agency or transit district for the provision of paratransit services may, in lieu of such bond, offer a promissory note secured by a mortgage, pledge or other form of security on any or all of its real or personal property or an interest therein, in an amount and subject to such terms and conditions as may be approved by such state agency, municipality, planning agency or transit district.(P.A. 79-413, S. 1–3; P.A. 80-482, S. 4, 40, 345, 348; P.A. 84-20, S. 2.)History: P.A. 80-482 changed “division” to “department” in Subsec. (a) and deleted “within the department of business regulation”; P.A. 84-20 substituted transportation department for public utility control department in Subsec. (a).
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38l (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38l - Citizens' Transportation Advisory Council. Appointments. Functions and duties.

 Section 13b-38l is repealed, effective October 1, 1999.(P.A. 88-177; P.A. 99-265, S. 5.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38t (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38t - Assistance to Department of Transportation from Labor Commissioner.

 The Labor Commissioner shall, upon request of the Commissioner of Transportation, supply such information as is necessary to assist the Department of Transportation in carrying out its responsibilities under section 13b-38p and the Clean Air Act.(May Sp. Sess. P.A. 92-13, S. 6, 18; P.A. 96-223, S. 3, 8.)History: P.A. 96-223 substituted “section 13b-38p and the Clean Air Act” for “sections 13b-38o to 13b-38y, inclusive”, effective July 1, 1996 (Revisor's note: A reference to Commissioner of Labor was replaced editorially by the Revisors with Labor Commissioner for consistency with statutory usage).See Sec. 13b-38a re establishment of commuter programs, advice and assistance to employers, traffic management programs and task force to develop transportation management plans.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38u (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38u - Exempted employers.

 Section 13b-38u is repealed, effective July 1, 1996.(May Sp. Sess. P.A. 92-13, S. 7, 18; P.A. 93-334, S. 3, 7; P.A. 96-223, S. 7, 8.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-38w (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 242 - Department of Transportation|Section 13b-38w - Filing fees.

 Section 13b-38w is repealed, effective July 1, 1996.(May Sp. Sess. P.A. 92-13, S. 9, 18; P.A. 93-334, S. 4, 7; P.A. 96-223, S. 7, 8.)