Author Archives: Connecticut T2 Center

May is National Bike Month With spring’s warm weather finally upon us, more people can be seen enjoying it by walking, running and biking. Biking is much more than just a recreational activity; it is a means for people to … Continue reading →

Signal Spotlight: Bristol Evaluation and Retiming of City-Owned Traffic Signals The City of Bristol Public Works Department recently undertook a project to inventory and retime each of the city’s 36 signalized intersections. The goal of the project, which took approximately … Continue reading →

Signal Spotlight: Flashing Yellow Arrows Coming to an Intersection Near You What is a flashing yellow arrow? The figure on the left below shows a typical “doghouse” display used for permitted-protected left turn phasing in Connecticut. When the green ball … Continue reading →

CTDOT Local Road Programs Recently, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Division of Traffic Engineering solicited feedback from municipalities on two programs focused on locally-owned roads. The first was to gauge interest in a future Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) … Continue reading →

Using Speed Display Signs for Speed Management Speeding is a problem across the country, on every type of roadway and in every type of community. In an effort to address speed-related crashes on Connecticut’s rural roads, in coordination with the … Continue reading →

Signal Spotlight: Traffic Signal Liability Considerations Traffic signals are a vital component of Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure, providing efficient travel within towns and cities and throughout the state. Motorists rely on traffic signals to assign the right of way in a … Continue reading →

The Right Tool for the Right Job! “Use the right tool for the job” is common-sense advice that applies to a wide range of situations. Your employees are only as good as the tools you provide for them to effectively … Continue reading →

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety: Don’t Be in the Dark The “joys” of winter can be debated – are the holidays enjoyable or stressful; is snow fun or a hassle; are you a cold-weather fan or counting the days until summer? … Continue reading →

Moving Forward with Training Amidst a Pandemic 2020 started out strong for the T2 Training Programs.  We had an aggressive plan to provide a year full of learning opportunities for Connecticut’s transportation workforce and a project in the works to … Continue reading →

Signal Spotlight: Adapt, Abide and Persist This year has been one for the books! We’ve all been forced to adapt, abide, and persist. Public works employees faced new social distancing guidelines that changed the way they work and responded to … Continue reading →