CT SB00009

Expands eligibility for the traffic reduction tax credit from corporations with 100+ employees to those with 5+ employees, offering a 50% credit on direct costs up to $250 per participating employee annually, with total credits capped at $1.5 million

Extends the microtransit pilot program from two years to three years, including service to rural areas without public transportation, with a report due by January 1, 2028

Appropriates $9 million from the Special Transportation Fund to the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027 to continue the microtransit pilot program

Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to develop a public awareness campaign, in consultation with chambers of commerce and business organizations, to inform employers about available tax credits and assistance for traffic reduction programs

Mandates a report by January 1, 2027 on transit-oriented development opportunities, including status of identified sites, proposal timelines, and estimated housing units