Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP)
The State of Connecticut established the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program to provide municipalities with a transportation funding source and to supplant federal funds offering opportunities for improved project delivery. The program provides state funds to municipal governments, through the SECOG, for transportation projects of regional significance. Additionally, SECOG can assist with the identification and development of potential transportation-related projects through LOTCIP.
Some examples of potential projects include pavement reconstruction, pavement rehabilitation, stand-alone sidewalks, bridge improvements, intersection improvements, and multi-use trail projects. All projects must be located on Federally eligible roadways or a multi-use trail. CTDOT’s LOTCIP guidelines establish the responsibilities for municipalities, planning regions, and CTDOT.
A collaborative and transparent rating system with pre-determined criterion ensures a competitive selection process. Some factors include structural improvement, traffic volume, environmental, complete street components, and the project’s regional significance.
LOTCIP Resources
SECOG News page will announce future LOTCIP funding opportunities.
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) can assist with the development of potential projects. This plan contains a list of shared goals identifying the regional highest-priority transportation needs.
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Local Roads website provides supporting documents such as the LOTCIP guidelines, application, templates in addition to other supporting documents.
LOTCIP Solicitation
NOTE CHANGES TO ORIGINAL DATES:
October 15, 2025, 2:30-3:30pm: Virtual Information Session
November 14, 2025 by 3:30pm: Preliminary Scoping (Phase I) Submission
The FY 2026 LOTCIP round is now open:
| Solicitation Announcement | Solicitation Details |
| Application | Plan and Study Checklist |
| Pre-Screening Checklist | Purpose and Need Statement Guidance |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Virtual Information Session held October 15, 2025, 2:30-3:30pm: