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CT Gen Stat § 13b-79c (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79c - Funding level of mass transit projects financed through special transportation bonds.

 (a) The Department of Transportation shall give due consideration to the recommendations of the state-wide transit study in its implementation of the flexibility provisions of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.(b) On and after October 1, 1992, the Department of Transportation shall pursue a reasonable funding level or goal of projects to be financed through the issuance of special transportation bonds for mass transit projects to be funded by the state and under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. As of July 1, 1996, a thirty per cent funding level or goal shall be deemed reasonable, provided if a reasonable effort is made to reach such goal or funding level, the department shall be in compliance with this subsection.(P.A. 92-204, S. 2; P.A. 00-148, S. 8.)History: P.A. 00-148 changed references to “Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991” to “Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century”.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79d (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79d - Notification plan re significant highway or railway incidents. Permanent retention of personal information. Prohibition.

 In the development and administration of any plan for individuals to receive notification of significant highway or railway incidents, the Department of Transportation shall not permanently retain or enter in a permanent database any personal information including, but not limited to, the electronic mail address of any person who receives information through the use of such plan. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Department of Transportation from entering the electronic mail address of any person who wishes to receive such information in a computer program used by the department solely for the purpose of sending such person electronic mail that contains notification of a significant highway or railway incident.(P.A. 05-287, S. 27.)History: P.A. 05-287 effective July 13, 2005.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79o (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79o - Definitions.

 As used in sections 13b-79o to 13b-79q, inclusive, section 13b-79s and section 24 of public act 06-136*:(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Transportation;(2) “Department” means the Department of Transportation;(3) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management;(4) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the state of Connecticut;(5) “New Haven Line” means the rail passenger service operated between New Haven and intermediate points and Grand Central Station, including the Danbury, Waterbury and New Canaan branch lines;(6) “Branch lines” means the Danbury, Waterbury and New Canaan branches of the New Haven Line;(7) “Shore Line East” means the rail service operating between New Haven and New London;(8) “Transit-oriented development” means the development of residential, commercial and employment centers within one-half mile or walking distance of public transportation facilities, including rail and bus rapid transit and services, that meet transit supportive standards for land uses, built environment densities and walkable environments, in order to facilitate and encourage the use of those services; and(9) “Transportation improvement project” means improvements to the state's transportation system, including, but not limited to, (A) projects included in the state-wide transportation improvement program, (B) projects included in regional transportation improvement plans, and (C) projects identified in section 13b-57h.(P.A. 06-136, S. 1; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-7, S. 66; P.A. 11-61, S. 16.)*Note: Section 24 of public act 06-136 is special in nature and therefore has not been codified but remains in full force and effect according to its terms.History: P.A. 06-136 effective July 1, 2006; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-7 redefined “transit-oriented development” in Subdiv. (9), effective November 2, 2007; P.A. 11-61 deleted former Subdiv. (5) re definition of Transportation Strategy Board, and redesignated existing Subdivs. (6) to (10) as Subdivs. (5) to (9), effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79s (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79s - Duties of Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management re transportation projects and initiatives.

 The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management shall (1) in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, the Commissioner of Housing and the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, ensure the coordination of state and regional transportation planning with other state planning efforts, including, but not limited to, economic development and housing plans; (2) coordinate interagency policy and initiatives concerning transportation; and (3) in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, evaluate transportation initiatives and proposed expenditures.(P.A. 06-136, S. 3; P.A. 11-61, S. 31; 11-80, S. 1; P.A. 13-234, S. 56.)History: P.A. 06-136 effective July 1, 2006; P.A. 11-61 deleted former Subdiv. (4) re coordination with Transportation Strategy Board, effective July 1, 2011; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 13-234 added reference to Commissioner of Housing, effective July 1, 2013.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79t (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79t - Solicitation of bids or qualifications.

 The Department of Transportation may solicit bids or qualifications for equipment, materials or services for a project funded pursuant to subsection (a) of section 3-20a, subsection (c) of section 4-66c, subdivision (4) of subsection (a) of section 13b-57d, section 13b-61a, subdivision (3) of section 13b-78k, section 13b-78n, subsection (a) of section 13b-78p, sections 13b-79o to 13b-79y, inclusive, or sections 19, 24, 25 or 33 to 35, inclusive, of public act 06-136* at any time in the fiscal year, notwithstanding the fact that all required funds may not be available for the expenditure until later in the same or succeeding fiscal year.(P.A. 06-136, S. 17; P.A. 11-61, S. 24; P.A. 16-151, S. 14.)*Note: Sections 19, 24, 25 and 33 to 35, inclusive, of public act 06-136 are special in nature and therefore have not been codified but remain in full force and effect according to their terms.History: P.A. 06-136 effective July 1, 2006; P.A. 11-61 removed references to repealed Secs. 13b-57e, 13b-57g, 13b-57j(a), 13b-57l(b) and 32-6k, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 16-151 deleted reference to Sec. 13b-79z, effective July 1, 2016.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79u (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79u - Operation of New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line.

 (a) The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized and directed, in consultation with the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and with the approval of the Governor, to enter into any agreements with the National Rail Passenger Corporation or its successor in interest that are necessary for the operation of rail passenger service on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line.(b) The commissioner is authorized and directed, in consultation with the secretary and with approval of the Governor, to enter into any agreements with the commonwealth of Massachusetts, or any entity authorized to act on its behalf, or the state of Vermont, or any entity authorized to act on its behalf, that are necessary for the state's participation in the provision of rail passenger service on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line.(c) The commissioner is authorized and directed, in consultation with the secretary and with the approval of the Governor, to select through a competitive process and contract with an operator or operators for rail service on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line.(P.A. 06-136, S. 18; P.A. 13-277, S. 2.)History: P.A. 06-136 effective July 1, 2006; P.A. 13-277 amended Subsec. (b) to add reference to agreements with state of Vermont, effective July 1, 2013.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79v (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79v - Funds available through Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management.

 The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management may each, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, use available funds, including bond funds made available pursuant to section 4-66c, to make grants or loans to (1) support transit-oriented development projects, as defined in section 13b-79o, and encourage the location of residential, commercial and employment centers near public transportation services; and (2) encourage the development and use of port and rail freight facilities and services, including trackage and related infrastructure. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the state to enter into agreements to facilitate transit-oriented development projects, as defined in section 13b-79o or 13b-79kk, on state property.(P.A. 06-136, S. 22; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 410.)History: P.A. 06-136 effective July 1, 2006; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 added provision authorizing Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to make grants and loans, added provision re nothing in section to be construed to limit the state's authority to enter into agreements to facilitate transit-oriented development projects and made technical changes, effective July 1, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79w (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79w - Loans from Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated.

 Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated is authorized to make loans, on such terms and subject to such conditions as it determines, to (1) support transit-oriented development projects, as defined in section 13b-79o; and (2) encourage the development and use of port and rail freight facilities and services, including trackage and related infrastructure.(P.A. 06-136, S. 23; June 12 Sp. Sess. P.A. 12-1, S. 152.)History: P.A. 06-136 effective July 1, 2006; pursuant to June 12 Sp. Sess. P.A. 12-1, “Connecticut Development Authority” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated”, effective July 1, 2012.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79x (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79x - Governor's recommendations re transportation projects.

 Not later than the day on which the Governor's proposed biennial budget is required to be submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to section 4-71, the Governor shall recommend to the General Assembly (1) any projects which the Governor believes are necessary to implement the transportation strategy of the state; and (2) a financing plan for such projects.(P.A. 06-136, S. 21; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-7, S. 89; P.A. 11-6, S. 144.)History: P.A. 06-136 effective July 1, 2006; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-7 replaced “recommended strategy” with “transportation strategy adopted pursuant to section 13b-57g” in Subdiv. (1), effective November 2, 2007; P.A. 11-6 removed reference to repealed Sec. 13b-57g, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79y (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79y - Discussions with Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island re commuter and freight mobility in region.

 The state of Connecticut, acting through the Governor or the Governor's designee, shall initiate ongoing formal discussions with the commonwealth of Massachusetts and the states of New York and Rhode Island regarding opportunities to enhance commuter and freight mobility throughout the region. On or before January 1, 2008, and biennially thereafter the Governor or the Governor's designee shall report to the General Assembly on such discussions and any actions taken or recommended as a result of such discussions.(P.A. 06-136, S. 20.)History: P.A. 06-136 effective July 1, 2006.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79z (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79z - Annual report re implementation status of transportation projects and initiatives.

 Section 13b-79z is repealed, effective July 1, 2016.(P.A. 06-136, S. 27; P.A. 11-61, S. 25; P.A. 16-151, S. 19.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-79kk (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 243 - Infrastructure Program|Section 13b-79kk - Transit-oriented development projects.

 (a) As used in this section:(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Transportation;(2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management;(3) “Public transportation facilities” means rail, busway and bus stations and associated improvements, including, but not limited to, parking;(4) “Transit-oriented development” means the development of residential, commercial and employment centers within one-half mile or walking distance of public transportation facilities, including rail and bus rapid transit and services, that meet transit supportive standards for land uses, built environment densities and walkable environments, in order to facilitate and encourage the use of those services.(b) Subject to the availability of funds, the commissioner may, with the approval of the secretary, participate in transit-oriented development projects to the extent that such projects result in the development or improvement of public transportation facilities. When the state solicits transit-oriented development proposals, the commissioner shall select the developer or developers through an open, competitive process. The commissioner may, with the approval of the secretary, waive competitive selection when (1) the developer is an abutting land owner or is the holder of a recorded, exercisable option to purchase an abutting property; (2) such property is essential to the project; and (3) the commissioner makes an express finding that (A) the cost to the state of any property transaction or provision of services does not exceed the fair market value of the property or services, and (B) the waiver is in the best interest of the state.(c) No lease, sale or purchase of state land or facilities in connection with a project undertaken pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be valid without the approval of the Properties Review Board.(d) The provisions of sections 3-14b, 4b-21 and 13b-20b to 13b-20n, inclusive, shall not apply to a project undertaken pursuant to the provisions of this section.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-7, S. 93; P.A. 16-151, S. 4.)History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-7 effective November 2, 2007; P.A. 16-151 amended Subsec. (b) by adding provision re when developer is holder of recorded, exercisable option to purchase abutting property in Subdiv. (1) and by making a technical change in Subdiv. (2), effective June 7, 2016.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-81. (Formerly Sec. 16-309a) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244 - Motor Buses|Section 13b-81. (Formerly Sec. 16-309a) - Temporary authority.

 The Department of Transportation may issue to an applicant for authority to operate motor bus service, temporary authority to operate such service, pending disposition of his application by the department, but such temporary authority shall not extend over a period of more than one hundred eighty days.(1967, P.A. 90; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 162, 610; P.A. 79-610, S. 10; P.A. 97-304, S. 8, 31.)History: P.A. 75-486 substituted “public utilities control authority” for “public utilities commission” and “the authority” for “the commission”, effective December 1, 1975; P.A. 77-614 replaced “public utilities control authority” with “division of public utility control within the department of business regulation”, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 79-610 substituted “department of transportation” for “division of public utility control within the department of business regulation” and substituted “department” for “division”; in 1981 Sec. 16-309a transferred to Sec. 13b-81; P.A. 97-304 eliminated references to hearings and made technical changes, effective July 1, 1997.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-82. (Formerly Sec. 16-309b) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244 - Motor Buses|Section 13b-82. (Formerly Sec. 16-309b) - Transportation of school children.

 The provisions of sections 14-275 to 14-281, inclusive, shall not apply to the operation of any motor bus operated pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued in accordance with section 13b-80 which transports school children as well as other passengers for compensation, over regular routes authorized in such certificate.(P.A. 73-661, S. 2; P.A. 75-263.)History: P.A. 75-263 deleted provision for display of “school bus” signs; in 1981 Sec. 16-309b transferred to Sec. 13b-82.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-83. (Formerly Sec. 16-310) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244 - Motor Buses|Section 13b-83. (Formerly Sec. 16-310) - Registration.

 (a) Upon the granting of a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the holder of such certificate may apply for the registration of any motor bus of which such holder is the owner or lessee and which is to be used as specified in such certificate. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall have jurisdiction over the registration of any motor bus, its exterior lighting equipment and the licensing of its operator.(b) The holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity, issued in accordance with the provisions of section 13b-103 for the operation of a passenger vehicle which has seats for more than ten passengers in addition to the driver, may apply for the registration of such vehicle as a motor bus, provided such holder is the owner or lessee of such vehicle and such vehicle is to be used as specified in such certificate. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall have jurisdiction over the registration of any such vehicle and its exterior lighting equipment and over the licensing of its operator. Any such vehicle so registered may operate exclusively in livery service in accordance with the provisions of chapter 244b.(1949 Rev., S. 5707; P.A. 85-437, S. 2; P.A. 99-181, S. 2, 40; P.A. 03-115, S. 60.)History: In 1981 Sec. 16-310 transferred to Sec. 13b-83; P.A. 85-437 added Subsec. (b) which allows certain owners of motor vehicles used in livery service to register such vehicles as motor buses and to operate such vehicles as motor vehicles in livery service; P.A. 99-181 amended Subsec. (b) by increasing the minimum number of passenger seats required for registration as a motor bus from “more than nine” to “more than ten”, effective June 23, 1999; P.A. 03-115 amended Subsec. (a) to make technical changes.See Sec. 14-26 re registration of public service motor vehicles.See Sec. 14-44 re licensing of public service motor vehicle and service bus operators.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-84. (Formerly Sec. 16-311) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244 - Motor Buses|Section 13b-84. (Formerly Sec. 16-311) - Transportation permits.

 Section 13b-84 is repealed, effective July 1, 1997.(1949 Rev., S. 5709; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 162, 610; P.A. 79-610, S. 11; P.A. 97-304, S. 30, 31.)
CT Gen Stat § 13b-85. (Formerly Sec. 16-312) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244 - Motor Buses|Section 13b-85. (Formerly Sec. 16-312) - Penalty.

 Any person or the officers of any association, limited liability company or corporation who violate any order or regulation adopted or established under the provisions of sections 13b-80 to 13b-83, inclusive, or who violate any provision of said sections, shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.(1949 Rev., S. 5710; P.A. 97-304, S. 9, 31; P.A. 12-80, S. 109.)History: In 1981 Sec. 16-312 transferred to Sec. 13b-85; P.A. 97-304 extended penalty to officers of limited liability companies and substituted “13b-83” for “13b-84”, effective July 1, 1997; P.A. 12-80 replaced penalty of a fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment of not more than 60 days or both with a class B misdemeanor.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-86. (Formerly Sec. 16-312a) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244 - Motor Buses|Section 13b-86. (Formerly Sec. 16-312a) - Common carrier subject to jurisdiction of department.

 Each person, association, limited liability company or corporation owning or operating a motor bus is declared to be a common carrier and subject as such to the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and, while so operating, to such reasonable rules and regulations as said department may prescribe with respect to routes, fares, speed, schedules, continuity of service and the convenience and safety of passengers and the public.(1959, P.A. 6, S. 1; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 162, 610; P.A. 79-610, S. 12; P.A. 97-304, S. 10, 31.)History: P.A. 75-486 substituted “public utilities control authority” for “public utilities commission” and “authority” for “commission”, effective December 1, 1975; P.A. 77-614 replaced “public utilities control authority” with “division of public utility control within the department of business regulation”, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 79-610 substituted department of transportation for the foregoing designation and “department” for “division”; in 1981 Sec. 16-312a transferred to Sec. 13b-86; P.A. 97-304 extended provisions to limited liability companies, effective July 1, 1997.Annotation to former section 16-312a:Cited. 24 CS 407.
CT Gen Stat § 13b-87. (Formerly Sec. 16-312b) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 13b - Transportation|Chapter 244 - Motor Buses|Section 13b-87. (Formerly Sec. 16-312b) - Reciprocal agreements concerning motor bus and common carrier equipment, marking and inspection.

 The Department of Transportation may enter into reciprocal agreements with the regulatory authority or other appropriate official of any other state, district or country concerning the equipment, marking and inspection of public service motor bus or common carriers of passengers for compliance with standards of safety in operations.(1967, P.A. 103, S. 1; P.A. 75-486, S. 1, 69; P.A. 77-614, S. 162, 610; P.A. 79-610, S. 13.)History: P.A. 75-486 substituted “public utilities control authority” for “public utilities commission”, effective December 1, 1975; P.A. 77-614 replaced “public utilities control authority” with “division of public utility control within the department of business regulation”, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 79-610 substituted “department of transportation” for the foregoing designation; in 1981 Sec. 16-312b transferred to Sec. 13b-87.