FEATURED STORY
Connecticut Legislature Reviews Separated Lane Mandate
AARBAA testimony influences new statewide cycling infrastructure bill.
READ FULL STORY — REF. /news/bill-477-update/FIELD OFFICE DOSSIER · DOCKET NO. AAR-CT-0007
CONNECTICUT FIELD OFFICE
423 Locals Against Road Bikers · Hartford Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-CT-0007
CONNECTICUT CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
423MEMBERS
3LOCAL CHAPTERS
11VICTORIES
CONNECTICUT CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)63+13% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED163 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED306 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED82 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$31M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.0 / 5 — 155 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Hartford station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGERichard Morrison
STATIONChapter President · Hartford
ELECTRONIC MAILconnecticut@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(860) 555-0334
Join the Connecticut chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM CONNECTICUT
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM CONNECTICUT
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
CONNECTICUT INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Route 9 Merge Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Hartford station logged a 45% drop in unacknowledged merges at the Middletown on-ramp and an estimated 12-minute peak-hour throughput gain. Gel-packet recovery held steady at 4.1 per shoulder-mile.
Connecticut Codifies the Cyclist Accountability Act
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the I-84 Corridor
AARBAA Connecticut helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN CONNECTICUT
Hartford Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Connecticut.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Berlin Turnpike Shoulder Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Farmington Canal Trail Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The Main Street Contraflow Hazard, Hartford
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Hartford
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Hartford
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Connecticut State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Hartford, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Connecticut?
Joining AARBAA Connecticut is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 3 chapters across the state with 423 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Connecticut?
AARBAA Connecticut files comment on cycling conduct along the I-84 and I-91 corridors, the Berlin Turnpike (CT-15), and Route 9, and petitions the Connecticut Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Hartford station maintains the FY2025 shoulder survey and forwards findings to municipal officials in Hartford and New Haven.
How many members does the Connecticut chapter have?
Our Connecticut chapter currently has 423 dedicated members across 3 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Connecticut residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Connecticut?
Connecticut's caseload concentrates on the Berlin Turnpike shoulder, the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail crossings, and the Route 9 on-ramps in Middletown, where the Hartford station recorded 4.1 discarded gel packets per shoulder-mile in FY2025. Winter shoulder conditions on I-84 remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Connecticut achieved?
Our closed files include the Route 9 Merge Advisory of 2024 and the Whitney Avenue sightline review in New Haven. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Connecticut chapter meet?
The Connecticut chapter holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 3 chapter locations to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
CONNECTICUT CHAPTER GALLERY
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDSPENDING DECLASSIFICATIONREF: AAR-CT-0007
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA CONNECTICUT
Ready to make a difference in Connecticut? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Nancy L. — Hartford
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Daniel K. — New Haven