Current Projects
Bus Shelter Replacement Project
The NVCOG and the Valley Transit District are working with a team to design and build bus shelters to address the current lack of accommodations. This project aims to improve public transit facilities in lower valley municipalities.
Complete Streets Guidebook
The NVCOG Complete Streets Guidebook was published in 2024 as a resource for elected officials and public works staff working to transform streets in the NVCOG region into vital, safe community spaces that accommodate all residents.
Interstate 84/Route 8 New Mix
The Mixmaster, the interchange of Interstate 84 and Connecticut Route 8 in Waterbury, is undergoing work to extend its life for 25 years. A more permanent solution is being planned by the CTDOT and HNTB Corporation, with public engagement encouraged.
Naugatuck Valley Demographic Explorer
The Naugatuck Valley Demographic Explorer is a unified platform for tracking socioeconomic and environmental indicators to ensure that fairness, justice, and sustainability remain essential components in all decision-making processes.
Road Safety Audit Program
NVCOG conducts Road Safety Audits— assessments aimed at identifying potential road safety issues and opportunities for improvement to make roads safer for everyone, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians
Route 67 Seymour – Spot Improvements
The design of the project has been completed to improve Route 67 from the west end of the Klarides Village retail development extending easterly along Bank Street to the eastern side of the bridge over the Naugatuck River.
Route 8 Design/Build
The Route 8 Design Build project will bring the section of roadway from Exit 13 in Shelton to Exit 22 in Seymour up to modern highway standards and make it safer for motorists.
Title VI and Public Participation Planning
Learn more about the NVCOG's efforts to ensure non-discrimination, enhance accessibility, and engage the community in the planning process.
Transportation Guide to the Greater Naugatuck Valley Region
Explore the Transportation Guide to the Greater Naugatuck Valley, a comprehensive resource offering valuable information on routes, schedules, and facilities.
VMT Reduction Strategy
In response to the CTDOT’s VMT Reduction Goal, the NVCOG Board adopted it's VMT Reduction Strategy in September 2023 to identify strategies and prioritize projects aimed at reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled within the region.
Waterbury Line Station Projects
The CT Department of Transportation is upgrading all six Waterbury Line Train stations to enhance safety and comfort, making them key community hubs, sources of pride, and gathering places for residents and visitors.
Transportation Planning Studies
Active Transportation Plan
The NVCOG is developing the Active Transportation Plan to enhance walking, rolling, and cycling and to advance mobility equity in the Naugatuck Valley Region.
Middlebury Route 64 Corridor Study
The NVCOG, CTDOT, and the Town of Middlebury, are conducting an assessment of safety along Route 64 in Middlebury, with a focus on enhancing pedestrian and bicyclist connections and access throughout the corridor.
Regional Vision Zero Action Plan
The NVCOG is developing a Regional Vision Zero Action Plan to improve roadway safety by significantly reducing or eliminating fatalities and serious injury crashes.
Resilience Improvement Plan
The NVCOG, CRCOG, NECCOG, and NHCOG will assess vulnerabilities of the local transportation infrastructure to the effects of changing climate and develop a Resilience Improvement Plan for the four northern, non-coastal regions of Connecticut.
Route 8 & Waterbury Branch Line Corridor/Alternative Modes Study
The Route 8 & Waterbury Branch Line Corridor/Alternative Modes Study examined the viability of alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles, offering insights into options for alleviating congestion and enhancing mobility.
Waterbury Residential Street Traffic Calming Study
The NVCOG is developing a proposed comprehensive strategy for implementing residential street traffic calming interventions in the City of Waterbury. Through crafting a sample policy and guidebook, the NVCOG will outline how the city may best address road safety concerns and respond to resident requests.
Woodbury Route 6 Corridor Study
The NVCOG, CTDOT, the Town of Woodbury, and the Federal Highway Administration, are conducting a corridor study along US Route 6 through Woodbury to address safety and traffic flow concerns for improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-user accessibility.