The project has two phases: (1) site selection and (2) design and build. Phase 1 is now complete.
As part of Phase 1, we collected data from critical bus stops and analyzed their site conditions. Each site was assessed for its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, topography, visibility and sight lines, potential Right-of-Way issues, Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) compliance, utility conflicts, access to electricity, and any other notable features.
As part of Phase 2, bus shelter designs— by STV— are currently underway.
Utilizing capital improvement funds from the Federal Transit Administration, the NVCOG is currently designing and will construct/install bus shelters at critical locations within the lower Naugatuck Valley. These shelters will improve existing bus stops served by CTtransit, Greater Bridgeport Transit, and the Valley Transit District to provide a safer and more comfortable experience for riders of these systems. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2026.
Public Involvement Process
We strive to involve the public in a way that is collaborative, accessible, and inclusive. During the first phase of the project, our team used a variety of tools to gather public feedback to ensure that this project meets the needs of these communities. Specific outreach took place with each of the municipalities, the project advisory committee, and a public information meeting was held at the Ansonia Senior Center.
Going forward, all documents related to the project will continue to be posted to this website. If you have a question or would like to provide a comment, suggestion, or idea, please email kellis@nvcogct.gov.
Technical Advisory Committee Meetings
CTtransit and Greater Bridgeport Transit. This group reviewed potential bus shelter sites, bus shelter designs, and related accommodations.
Public Informational Meeting
A public informational meeting was held at the Ansonia Senior Center 65 Main Street in Ansonia, CT on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The public information meeting had the dual purpose of sharing our findings and hearing directly from the community about their concerns and ideas for the new bus shelters. This hybrid meeting was open to all to join in-person and virtually on Zoom. To watch a live recording of the event, view on YouTube.
Social Media
Stay up to date on the NVCOG website and its social media platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
Interactive Site Assessment Map
Check out the NVCOG Bus Shelter Inventory interactive map which includes the site assessments for eligible bus stops within the municipalities of Seymour, Ansonia, and Derby.
