The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and other state officials announced plans for the MOVE BRT bus project in New Haven on Jan. 28, 2026.
According to a report from CTDOT, construction is estimated to cost $307 million and will begin in 2028 with completion scheduled for 2030. The project will be primarily state funded, with the inclusion of a $25 million RAISE federal grant.
"The Bus Rapid Transit project is part of lots of different ongoing initiatives in New Haven in order to make transportation more affordable, sustainable and easier for residents," said Mayor Justin Elicker at the Jan. 28 public meeting. "We are really grateful for this partnership, to New Haven residents and to the town of Hamden and city of West Haven."
According to Yale Daily News, the three hubs in New Haven will be at Union Station, Southern Connecticut State University and Foxton Boulevard, with two additional hubs in West Haven and Hamden. In addition, dedicated bus lanes will be built on Dixwell Avenue, Whalley Avenue, Elm Street, Church Street and Boston Post Road.
"The project will improve travel time and safety for high-ridership routes and improve connections between high-ridership areas and important destinations in the region," said Adam Cox, principal designer of CTDOT, during the presentation.
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is the design consultant for the project, according to the company's website. A contractor has not yet been named.
