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COUNTYCounty, CT · May 3, 2026

Northwest Hills COG Transportation Programs

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The Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) collaborates with local and regional stakeholders to develop transportation strategies, manage infrastructure, and address economic and environmental impacts in the Northwest Hills region.

The Bottom Line

The Northwest Hills Council of Governments supports transportation initiatives through various programs, including funding for infrastructure improvements, services for the elderly and disabled, and safety enhancements.

The Case For

  • The Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) provides state funding to urbanized municipalities in lieu of federal funds.
  • The Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIP) offers construction funding for local capital improvement initiatives in rural communities.
  • The Rural Independent Transportation System (RITS) Program offers rides to non-emergency medical appointments for the elderly and disabled living in the NHCOG region at no cost to the user.

The Case Against

None explicitly stated in the source.

Key Numbers

  • The NVCOG, CRCOG, NECCOG, and NHCOG received $1.2 million under the USDOT PROTECT Program.
  • LOTCIP provides approximately $1 million/year for five qualifying towns.
  • TRIP grants will range between $300,000 and $2,000,000.
  • Active Transportation Microgrant provides funding ($5,000 per award) for non-infrastructure grants.

Source Verification

The Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) provides information on transportation planning activities and programs | County, CT | Northwest Hills Council of Governments website

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  • "The Northwest Hills Council of Governments assists in developing and administering comprehensive transportation planning activities with local government and regional stakeholders according to federal, state, and local regulations."
    — Transportation Planning
  • "The [NVCOG](http://www.nvcogct.gov/), [CRCOG](https://crcog.org/), [NECCOG](https://neccog.org/), and NHCOG received $1.2 million under the [USDOT PROTECT Program](https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/protect_fact_sheet.cfm#:~:text=The%20BIL%20establishes%20the%20Promoting,events%2C%20and%20other%20natural%20disasters) to enhance transportation resilience across their respective regions in Connecticut."
    — Resilience Improvement Plan
  • "The RITS Program provides rides to non-emergency medical appointments for the elderly and disabled living in the NHCOG region."
    — STIP - Documents for Public Comment:
  • "NHCOG funds the program and there is no cost to the user."
    — STIP - Documents for Public Comment:
  • "NHCOG receives approx. $1 million/year for five qualifying towns (Burlington, Litchfield, Winchester, Torrington, and Harwinton)."
    — Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program
  • "Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and will range between $300,000 and $2,000,000."
    — Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIPS)
  • "This is a CT Department of Transportation-sponsored program that NHCOG helps to coordinate to provide funding ($5,000 per award) for non-infrastructure grants that support safe bicycle and pedestrian mobility."
    — Active Transportation Microgrant