Easily used or accessed by people with disabilities; adapted for use by people with disabilities.
active transportation
Any self-propelled, human-powered mode of transportation, such as walking or bicycling.
NRG
Naugatuck River Greenway, a multiuse trail planned to follow the Naugatuck River from Derby to Torrington once completed.
CEO
Chief Elected Official – the mayor, first selectman or chairman of the member municipalities.
RPO
Regional Planning Organization is a government body that guides the development of public and private resources in a manner that ensures public safety, well-being and livability.
DEEP
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for the State of Connecticut
You can find more information on the DEEP website.
GIS
Geographic Information Systems/Sciences – a framework to organize, communicate, and understand the science of our world.
FTA
Federal Transit Administration
You can find more information on the FTA website.
FHWA
Federal Highway Administration
You can find more information on the FHWA website.
TTAC
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee – representatives from each member municipality advise the chief elected officials on projects related to highways, non-motorized transportation, transit, and local roads.