Connecticut Department of Transportation

**CTDOT Mission, Vision and Pillars** Thank you for visiting the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) website. There is a wealth of information here, ranging from our long-range goals to the best ways to do business with our agency. **Our Mission** **"Improving Lives Through Transportation"** “Improving Lives Through Transportation” is a broad initiative that is meant to encompass multiple audiences and scenarios. Internally, it entails upholding all the values that CTDOT stands for, fostering a supportive, respectful, and successful environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. **Our Vision** Create a consistently positive experience for the people of Connecticut that optimizes mobility, supports economic vitality, and recognizes the impact of infrastructure development on the public and the environment. **Our Pillars** CTDOT leans on the following pillars in the fulfillment of its mission. **Pillar - People First** CTDOT and its associated bureaus are deeply committed to ensuring the highest standard of health and safety for the people of Connecticut within the intermodal transportation network and within CTDOT. **Pillar - Accountability** To earn and maintain the trust of staff, the state legislature, and the traveling public, CTDOT leadership and all associated initiatives must prioritize fiscal responsibility, environmental impact, and a customer experience that puts people first. **Pillar - Innovation** Connecticut faces unique challenges that require forward-thinking, strategy-based decision-making. This approach aims to create operational efficiencies, attract top talent, and continuously improve the infrastructure.