CTDOT Active Transportation MICROGRANT PROGRAM – Funding Available
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE VIA EMAIL NO LATER THAN September 19th, 2025
To send application or request additional information, contact:
Debra Pierce, Senior Transportation Planner at [email protected]
An additional round of funding has been provided for SECOG to distribute to programs across our region. This microgrant program aims to “provide equitable, safe, accessible, and sustainable access to transportation by making conditions safer for people of all ages to walk, bike and roll, thereby encouraging more people to use these healthy and environmentally sustainable modes of travel.” Eligible entities include schools, non-profits, and health districts. Successful applicants can be awarded up to $5,000 per application (and can be awarded for up to two applications per year).
For application forms and specific information on eligible items covered under this program, go to the CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant website.
Notice of 5/21 Public Open House
The Resilient Yantic River project team is hosting a public open house to discuss the results of initial flood mitigation option investigations along the Yantic River corridor. Residents of Norwich, Bozrah, and Franklin impacted by Yantic River flooding at home, on roadways, or otherwise are encouraged to attend to discuss potential flood risk reduction options and their anticipated benefits and trade-offs.
The event is open house style. Attendees are invited to drop in at any time within the 5:00pm -7:00pm timeframe to engage with project team staff around a corridor-wide view of flood challenges, a menu of flood mitigation options, a specific look at Town Street, and a specific look at the Upper Falls Dam area. There will be a formal project presentation at 6:00pm. The open house will be held at the Otis Library community room, located at 261 Main Street in Norwich, CT.
Request for qualifications
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) is accepting consultant qualification proposals for the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) professional engineering services. The firm selected will perform services to include application development assistance and professional design reviews for member municipalities.
Details are available at the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s LOTCIP website or may be obtained by contacting SECOG at (860) 889-2324.
Proposals should be submitted no later than April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm. Proposals will be accepted in writing to Debra Pierce, [email protected], or mailed to SECOG, 5 Connecticut Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360.
SECOG legislative Agenda
On November 20th, 2024, the SECOG Board adopted priorities for 2025 legislative action, including state funding to stabilize the costs of special education, actions to promote a reduction in solid waste and the cost of municipal solid waste management, and reducing the expected municipal property tax burden of PA 24-46, which was intended to grant 100% property tax exemption to certain disabled veterans.
Testimony in support of SB 739 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE
Testimony in support of HB 1281 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR EXTENDED PRODUCER
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOLAR PANELS AND WIND TURBINE BLADES
Testimony in support of HB 5019 AN ACT ESTABLISHING EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR
CONSUMER BATTERIES
Testimony in support of HB 6917 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE IN THE STATE
CTDOT SECTION 5310 GRANT PROGRAM – Funding Available
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025.
The Section 5310 program provides Federal funding for capital and operating expenses to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
For the current 2024 cycle, CTDOT will fund awarded Traditional vehicle projects at 80% federal share, with a 20% local match. Additionally, CTDOT will fund awarded Nontraditional projects at 50% or 80% share as funding allows and in accordance with budget language.
Eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations, state/local government authorities, and operators of public transportation.
Application instructions, application types, and more information on the program can be found here: www.ct.gov/dot/5310
Request for Public Comment on the Public Participation and Consultation Process for Transportation Planning
Please be advised that a public notice will be printed in The Day newspaper on Saturday, the 1st of February, related to the SECOG 2025 Public Participation and Consultation Process for Transportation Planning.
SECOG prepares and maintains a public participation document, which sets forth the policies and practices that guide SECOG in seeking input from individuals and groups and describes the specific opportunities for public participation in the planning process. SECOG will hold a public comment period starting February 1, 2025, through March 17, 2025. The public is encouraged to participate in a public hearing held February 19, 2025, starting at 8:30am. The SECOG anticipates adoption of the finalized plan on March 19th, 2025, at the SECOG MPO meeting.
Members of the public may provide written and verbal comments in the following formats:
Letter mailed to: SECOG, 5 Connecticut Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 860-889-2324 ext. 120
In-Person: February 19th public hearing
2025 Draft Public Participation and Consultation Process for Transportation Planning
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS / PROPOSALS: SUBASE NEW LONDON COMPATIBLE USE PLAN
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) is seeking qualifications and proposals from firms to prepare a Compatible Use Plan (CUP) for Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London and surrounding municipalities that expands and updates the 2017 SUBASE Joint Land Use Plan.
To complete the CUP, SECOG was awarded an Installation and Resilience Grant by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, which provides funding for projects that increase collaboration between military installations and their host communities. Qualified firms will have experience in community planning, development and land use issues, and military installation management and operations. RFP submissions are due to Lana Melonakos-Harrison, Planner II, at [email protected], by February 7th, 2025 by 5:00 PM.
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