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.

SECOG is soliciting municipalities to submit eligible transportation projects for funding through LOTCIP.

Current Solicitation Schedule:

Date	Activity
July 15, 2026	Solicitation Announcement
July 22, 2026 (11:00am – 12:00pm)	Virtual Information Session (recording & presentation available below)
August 3, 2026	Phase I: Pre-Application Submittal Due
August 3 to August 12, 2026	Town/Tighe & Bond 1:1 Application Development Assistance & Confirmation of Advancement to Phase II
August 12, 2026	Subsurface Investigation Request Due
October 2, 2026	Phase II: Draft Full Application Due
October 26, 2026	Review Comments to Municipalities
November 20, 2026	Phase II: Full Application Deadline

Solicitation Details	Application Form
Pre-Screening Checklist	Plan and Study Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions	Purpose and Need Statement Guidance

A Virtual Information Session was held on July 22, 2026. A recording of the information session can be viewed below, and the presentation can be found by clicking here.

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.