Connecticut Municipal Local Traffic Authority Education Program

Every Town or City in Connecticut has one person designated as a Local Traffic Authority (LTA). This person works with the CT Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and others on traffic-related matters on State roads. LTAs are also responsible for many regulatory items on local roads. The first point of contact for any traffic-related concern on ANY public road is the LTA.

On June 26, 2023, Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 904. Section 5 of the bill requires Local Traffic Authorities (or their designee) to attend a training program, through the T2 Center, to provide them with critical knowledge and skills to better serve in this important role. Click here to view the bill.

To assist the LTAs in meeting this legislative requirement, the T2 Center has created a new Local Traffic Authority (LTA) 101 course. In-person and virtual options will be offered each year. The T2 Center will also continue to offer our LTA Certificate Program to support annual training requirements and LTA professional development.

Program Overview

Required Classes

  • Local Traffic Authority 101 (required of all LTA's or their designees - offered free of charge)

  • Where and When to Use Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings

  • Fundamentals of Analyzing and Solving Local Traffic Problems

  • One Elective Training

To complete the LTA certificate program, three required classes and one elective class will be required.

Possible Elective Topics
(multiple topics may be covered in a single training)

  • Roundtable Discussion on LTA Hot Topics

  • Complete Streets

  • Using Safety Data to Make Informed Decisions

  • Introduction to MUTCD

  • Speed Management Road Safety Assessments (RSA)

  • Traffic Calming 

*Classes are $100 per participant for state and municipal employees, unless otherwise noted.

For more information on the Local Traffic Authority program, please contact Melissa Evans at: melissa.evans@uconn.edu

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