2025 TRIP and LOTCIP Solicitations Now Open
SECOG is pleased to announce two solicitations for eligible transportation projects: (1) the Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIP) and (2) the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). These State programs were established by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to provide funds to municipal governments for transportation capital improvements projects. Eligible projects must have an estimated cost of at least $300,000 and follow the criteria outlined in the solicitations.
A virtual Information Session has been scheduled to provide an overview of each program and answer any questions on November 20, 2024 at 2:30pm. The presentation and meeting recording will be posted on the SECOG website.
See more information on SECOG’s Transportation Funding Sources and Assistance Page.
SECOG Regional Transportation Safety Action Plan RFP/Q
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) is accepting statements of qualifications and scopes of services with associated fee proposals from qualified consulting firms and teams to update the Regional Safety Action Plan (SAP). This SAP update is funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program. Qualified firms will have experience in transportation planning and traffic safety engineering. RFQ/P submissions are due October 16th by 12:00 PM.
RFQP Safety Action Plan
SECOG Climate Week – HMCAP
As a commitment to ensuring public safety, operation of necessary community services, and protection of public investments, the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) and its member municipalities undertake a variety of studies and planning processes to anticipate natural disasters. Since 2005, SECOG member communities have complied with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, which requires local communities to have a FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan to be eligible to receive Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program grants and Post-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds, by developing a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
With the latest revision to this plan, Southeastern Connecticut became the first region in the state to build long-term climate resilience and adaptation into its FEMA-approved plan, resulting in the 2023 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan (HM-CAP). We welcome you to join in a discussion of the climate resilience elements that differentiate the HM-CAP from a traditional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and how local, regional, and partnership efforts have pivoted from planning to the implementation of specific HM-CAP Actions, especially in the areas of flooding and extreme heat mitigation.
9/24 Webinar Slides
9/24 Webinar Recording
SECOG Municipal Solid Waste Report
SECOG has released a report reviewing the state of solid waste management in southeastern Connecticut, including the infrastructure and cost challenges that municipalities face, and potential solutions. The report contains specific recommendations for state legislative and programmatic support and highlights local innovations. The report follows the 2023 creation of a SECOG Municipal Solid Waste Subcommittee. For additional information, contact Emily Bigl ([email protected]).
Utility Resilience Table Top Exercise RFP/Q
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) is accepting statements of qualifications and scopes of services with associated fee proposal from qualified consulting firms and teams to develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate one or more Table Top Exercise(s) to test utility resilience at Submarine Base New London (SUBASE).
The Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) awarded SECOG an Infrastructure Resilience Grant to fund this Table Top Exercise evaluation of SUBASE utility resilience. Qualified firms will have experience in the areas of emergency response modeling and exercise development, and knowledge of defense industries. The full Request for Qualifications and Proposals document can be found at the following link: https://secogct.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RFPQUT1.pdf.
RFQ/P submissions are due October 11th by 4:00 PM.
9/24/24 Update: The Q&A for this RFP is now available via this link.
White Paper – Electric Vehicles
This report has been compiled by Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments to address the growing significance of electric vehicles (EVs) within the state and its implications for our communities. The purpose of this paper is to assist the COG and its member municipalities in identifying and supporting strategies for broader adoption of EVs across our region. This report addresses various aspects of EV deployment, including evolving technology, trends, grant opportunities, regulations, policies, and plans.
The report can be viewed and downloaded here.
Public Information Meeting/ Reunión Pública: Gold Star Memorial Bridge Shared Use Path/Pedestrian Improvements
June 24, 2024 7 PM
Members of the public are invited to
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HYBRID (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL) PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
State Project No. 0094-0267 – Gold Star Memorial Bridge Shared Use Path/Pedestrian Improvements
Cities of New London and Groton
More Information and registration for the public meeting: Flyer
Se invita a los miembros del público a la
REUNIÓN HIBRIDA VIRTUAL DE INFORMACIÓN PÚBLICA
DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE TRANSPORTE DE CONNECTICUT
Proyecto estatal n.º 0094-0267
Mejoramiento del Camino de Uso Compartido sobre el Puente Gold Star
New London y Groton
Información/Registro: Aviso de Reunion
Chelsea Harbor/Downtown Norwich Mobility Study Public Information Meeting
A Public Information Meeting for the Chelsea Harbor/Downtown Norwich Mobility Study will be held on June 5, 2024 from 5-7 PM at Norwich City Hall. This Public Information Meeting will provide an opportunity for residents and business owners to learn about proposed recommendations and options for transportation safety improvements and circulation changes for downtown Norwich. Attendees will be able to provide feedback to the Project Team about the recommendations and get questions answered. This feedback will be critical for guiding the final recommendations of the Chelsea Harbor/Downtown Norwich Mobility Study. Refreshments and pizza will be provided. Children are welcome.
Request for Bids: 5 Connecticut Avenue, Norwich drainage and renovation
SECOG is currently accepting bids for construction work at its headquarters at 5 Connecticut Ave, Norwich, including drainage work and interior and exterior maintenance/improvements. Responses must be submitted by 2 PM April 29, 2024. A voluntary pre-proposal walk-through will be held April 16 at 10 AM.
Draft 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Now Available for Public Comment
SECOG’s Draft 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) is available for public comment through April 19, 2024. Public Comment is requested on the Draft 2025-2028 TIP, 2025-2028 State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), and the February 2024 Air Quality Conformity Determination. SECOG held a virtual public information session/hearing on April 2.
April 2 Virtual Public Information Session/Hearing Recording
April 2 Virtual Public Information Session/Hearing Slides
SECOG will hold a public comment period between March 15th and April 19th. SECOG presented the TIP at a virtual public hearing on April 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Click here to view the recording. Members of the public may also provide written and verbal comments in the following formats:
- Letter mailed to 5 Connecticut Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360.
- E-mail to [email protected]
- Phone: 860-889-2324
SECOG Documents:
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan (Draft)
SECOG TIP Project List (Draft)
2025-2028 TIP Detailed Project Information
Air Quality Conformity Determination 2024
CTDOT Public Comment Period (Draft 2025-2028 STIP)
In accordance with the provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), 23 U.S.C. §135, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has developed a draft 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) covering all areas of Connecticut. The STIP lists all federally funded transportation improvements, by funding category and region, which are scheduled to occur over the next four years.
The CTDOT will hold a public comment period for the draft STIP and accompanying draft Air Quality Conformity Determination from May 1st to May 31st, 2024, A public information meeting will be held May 15th, 2024 at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Instructions for providing public comments, meeting information, and draft documents are located here on the CTDOT website.
Comments should be addressed to:
Mrs. Maribeth Wojenski
Transportation Assistant Planning Director
Bureau of Policy and Planning
Connecticut Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 317546
Newington, CT 06131-7546
Or
Emailed to: [email protected]
CTDOT Documents:
Connecticut Transportation Improvement Plan 2025-2028 (Draft)
Draft 2025-2028 STIP Projects by Project Number (.pdf)
Draft 2025-2028 STIP Projects by Funding Code (.xls)
Draft 2025-2028 STIP Projects by Funding Code (.pdf)
How do the TIP and STIP affect me?
The TIP and STIP document the projects proposed for implementation over a four-year period. Projects include maintenance and improvements to roads and bridges and public transportation systems as well as sidewalks, multi-use paths, and ferries.
What is Air Quality Conformity?
“Conformity” is a requirement of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments Section 176(c) (42 U.S.C.7506(c)) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conformity regulations (40 CFR 93 Subpart A). These regulations require that each new Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) be demonstrated to conform to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) before an MTP and TIP is approved by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or accepted by the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT); the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments is an MPO. This process ensures that transportation projects in the MTP and TIP are consistent with air quality goals and that progress is made toward achieving and maintaining Federal air quality standards. A conformity determination is undertaken to estimate emissions from a transportation system and demonstrate that those emissions are within the limits outlined in State air quality implementation plans.
If language assistance is needed, please contact SECOG at 860-889-2324, [email protected].
Si necesita asistencia lingüística, por favor comuníquesea 860-889-2324, [email protected].
如果您需要语言帮助，请致电860-889-2324或发送电子邮件至 [email protected].