Chapter 242. Department of Transportation
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13b-1Short title: State Transportation Act.13b-2Definitions.13b-3Department of Transportation. Appointment of commissioner.13b-4Powers and duties of commissioner.13b-4aCertifications to enable nonprofit corporations and associations to participate in the Urban Mass Transportation Act; regulations.13b-4bCommissioner's duties and responsibilities re railroads.13b-4cCertifications re transportation programs for persons who are elderly or persons with disabilities.13b-4dCommissioner's power to declare a state of emergency.13b-5 to 13b-9Deputy commissioner. Departmental organization. Deputy commissioners of bureaus. Bureau of Planning and Research. Bureau of Administration.13b-10Employees.13b-10aTransfer of employees connected with livery service.13b-10bOffice of Innovative Finance and Project Delivery.13b-10cRecruitment and compensation for summer worker professional engineer job classification.13b-10dRecruitment of and applications for entry-level engineering positions, entry-level transportation maintainer one positions and transportation maintainer two positions.13b-10eConsideration of application for employment.13b-11Connecticut Transportation Authority.13b-11aConnecticut Public Transportation Commission.13b-11bState-wide transportation goals. Report.13b-11cConnecticut Public Transportation Commission.13b-12 and 13b-13Connecticut Aeronautics Commission. Steamship Terminals Commission.13b-13aConnecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board.13b-13bTransportation Policy Advisory Council.13b-13cAssessment of transportation projects.13b-14Long-range planning.13b-14aFunding for hazard elimination activities.13b-14bApproval of studies, plans, programs, materials or activities re mileage-based user fee on motor vehicles.13b-14cInteractive map displaying location and information re active construction capital projects.13b-15Master transportation plan.13b-15aHartford-New Britain busway project.13b-16Assessment of modes of transportation. Experimental projects.13b-16aDefinitions. Public transportation analysis.13b-16bSouthwest Corridor Action Council.13b-16cCommissioner's power to sit on a consortium or trade organization board.13b-17Regulations re conduct of business. Delegation of duties and responsibilities. Regulations re application fees.13b-18Investigations, inquiries and hearings.13b-19Cooperation with agencies and persons. Bonds for rail freight support facilities.13b-20Records. Certified copies furnished by commissioner or Office of the State Traffic Administration. Delegation of signature authority.13b-20aRegulations re hiring of consultants.13b-20bDefinitions.13b-20cConsultant services evaluation and selection panels.13b-20dNegotiation committees.13b-20ePrequalification of consultants. Letters of interest for provision of consultant services.13b-20fEvaluation of consultants having active agreements with department.13b-20gNotice of need for consultants. Responses.13b-20hSelection panel. Responsibilities. Meetings.13b-20iCriteria for selection of consultants.13b-20jProcedure for selection of consultants. Memorandum re application of evaluation criteria.13b-20kNegotiations with selected consultants. Memorandum re negotiations.13b-20lRegulations re selection of consultants.13b-20mGuidelines for determining reasonableness of consultant services.13b-20nLarge contracts re public buildings to be awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. Regulations. Exception.13b-20oSet aside for contractors or subcontractors with annual gross revenues not exceeding three million dollars.13b-20pReduction of number of consultants. Report.13b-21Grants to the department.13b-22Annual report.13b-23Additional powers.13b-23aLeasing of naming rights of transit stations and transit-owned property.13b-23bVision Zero Council.13b-23cGrant program for municipalities to modernize existing traffic signal equipment and operations.13b-23dExemplary “Vision Zero” program distinction.13b-23eProgram to promote use of seat safety belts among vulnerable communities.13b-23fState transportation carbon dioxide reduction target. Strategic plan.13b-24Jurisdiction over state highway system. Responsibility for highways of state.13b-25Bureau of Highways.13b-26Alteration of state highway system.13b-26aCertification upon completion of highway or bridge project.13b-26bIntersection control evaluation policy.13b-26cProcess re road safety audit of state highway.13b-27Limited access highway.13b-28Agreement with adjoining state.13b-29Commuter parking facilities. Regulations.13b-30Maintenance of roads on state property.13b-31Town highways.13b-31aDevelopment of guidelines for design and construction of roads and streets in residential subdivisions.13b-31bDefinitions.13b-31cDesignation of scenic roads.13b-31dAlteration or improvement of scenic road.13b-31eRegulations.13b-31fNinety-day permit application final determinations.13b-31gImplementation of wrong-way driving countermeasures.13b-31hGuidelines re tree and vegetation management, removal and replacement along state highways.13b-32Declaration of policy.13b-33Bureau of Public Transportation.13b-34Powers of commissioner.13b-34aSubsidy equalization grants for privately owned bus companies.13b-34bAnnual report re public transportation costs.13b-35Express finding required before commissioner can exercise power.13b-36Acquisition of land, buildings, equipment or facilities; right of first refusal of railroad properties and facilities, when.13b-37Hearing before the Department of Public Utility Control.13b-38Advice and assistance to transit districts. Grants and loans.13b-38aEstablishment of commuter programs. Advice and assistance to employers. Traffic management programs.13b-38bRide-sharing organizations. Eligibility for state funds. Plans for transport of the handicapped. Regulations.13b-38cLoans for the acquisition of vanpool vehicles.13b-38d and 13b-38e13b-38d and 13b-38e13b-38fBus shelter construction program.13b-38gExpansion of mass transportation systems.13b-38hFare changes for mass transportation. Major service changes to commuter rail service.13b-38iFailure to pay lawful charge for bus service.13b-38j13b-38j13b-38kParatransit vehicles defined. Bidding for service programs.13b-38lCitizens' Transportation Advisory Council. Appointments. Functions and duties.13b-38m and 13b-38nSurvey of special transportation services. Contracts for the regionalization and coordination of special transportation services.13b-38oDefinitions.13b-38pVoluntary traffic reduction program.13b-38q to 13b-38sAverage vehicle occupancy. Consolidation of traffic management plans. Information to be sent to new affected employers.13b-38tAssistance to Department of Transportation from Labor Commissioner.13b-38uExempted employers.13b-38vMoneys received for traffic reduction programs.13b-38wFiling fees.13b-38xRegulations re traffic reduction program.13b-38yPenalties.13b-38z and 13b-38aaState-wide objectives for providing special transportation services. Progress reports of special transportation services.13b-38bbState matching grant program for elderly and disabled demand responsive transportation. Allocations. Requirements. Data collection.13b-38ccBuses for 21st Century Mobility program.13b-38ddZero-emissions buses implementation plan. Collaborative efforts re hydrogen fuel and renewable energy sources strategies. Hydrogen refueling stations. Funding plans.13b-38eeCTpass program.13b-38ffModernization and maintenance of bus stops and shelters.13b-38ggNotice concerning certain training programs funded by Department of Transportation.13b-39Jurisdiction over and responsibility for aeronautics.13b-39aRegistration of aircraft.13b-39bAircraft registration forms and decals.13b-39cDisplay of registration decal. Certificate of registration.13b-39dRegistration fee.13b-39eExemption for military aircraft, government aircraft or aircraft dealers.13b-39fPenalty for failure to register.13b-39gMunicipality may retain fees.13b-39hGrants to municipalities.13b-40 and 13b-41Bureau of Aeronautics. State airways system.13b-42Airport or restricted landing area owned or leased by the state. Granting of interests. Purchase or taking of airport properties. Agreements with municipalities. Advertisement and award of certain leases that involve work on a public building.13b-43Municipal airports.13b-44Establishment and maintenance of state airports.13b-44aFiling of documents with the Properties Review Board.13b-45Publication of standards applicable in taking of land.13b-46Certificate of approval. Licenses.13b-46a13b-46a13b-47Criteria for approval.13b-48Hearing on application for certificate of approval or license.13b-49Revocation of certificate of approval or license.13b-49aOwner or operator of airport or other air navigation facility to submit information re aircraft based or primarily used at such facility. Penalty.13b-50Cooperation with federal government. State assistance to municipalities and owners of commercial airports.13b-50aInitiatives for the preservation of airports.13b-50bSet aside for veterans with service in time of war.13b-50cConnecticut airport and aviation account.13b-50d to 13b-50o13b-50d to 13b-50o13b-50pComplaints re repeated landings or takeoffs by aircraft from real property not licensed as an airport or other air navigation facility.13b-51Jurisdiction over harbors, harbor boards, harbor masters and deputy harbor masters.13b-51aConnecticut Maritime Commission. Establishment. Members. Duties.13b-51bState Maritime Office.13b-52Bureau of Waterways.13b-53Acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of water transportation and related facilities. Lease or grant of interest at State Pier or navigation property. Concessions privilege.13b-54Cooperation with other authorities, agencies and persons. Development of water transportation.13b-55Sale or conveyance of excess property or rights therein.13b-55aHarbor improvement projects.13b-55bHarbor improvement account. Deposit and expenditure of funds.13b-55cPriority ranking for certified clean marinas.13b-55dSmall harbor improvement projects account. Deposit and expenditure of funds.13b-56(Formerly Sec. 8-211). Harbor improvement agencies.13b-57(Formerly Sec. 8-212). State grants-in-aid for harbor improvement projects.13b-57a to 13b-57cReference by court to arbitration panel. Attorney General to represent state. Actions pending on June 14, 1977.