2026 Transportation Showcase: Connecticut on the Move

This event is open to anyone interested in how transportation decisions impact everyday life and support the state’s economy, workforce, and communities.

Hear from industry experts during two panel discussions.

Panel 1: Transportation Is Changing. Here’s What’s Next.

Moderator - Andrew Rowan, NBC Connecticut

What does the future of transportation in Connecticut look like? This panel highlights investments, initiatives, programs, and projects currently underway across the state, as well as those planned for the future. Panelists will share how this work is shaping the transportation system and what it means for our state.

Panelists:

Garrett Eucalitto, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation

Eric Jackson, Executive Director, Connecticut Transportation Institute

Jill Cahoon, Vice President, Transit & Rail Planning Lead, AECOM

Jeremy Tillunger, Director of Public Policy, Via

Panel 2: How Transportation Is Powering Connecticut’s Economy.

Moderator - Catherine Shen, Connecticut Public

Transportation connects people to opportunity. This panel focuses on how transportation investments support economic growth, expand access to jobs, and help communities thrive across Connecticut.

Panelists:

Chris DiPentima, CEO, Connecticut Business and Industry Association

Matt Hart, Executive Director, Capitol Region Council of Governments

Carlos Mouta, Owner and CEO, Parkville Market

Yvette Highsmith, Regional Vice President, Community Health Center

Take public transportation to Parkville Market for the event

CTfastrak

• Parkville Market is located adjacent to the Parkville CTfastrak Station
• Exit at Parkville Station. The market is just steps away
• Free CTfastrak passes will be available for attendees. Select “Yes” to the CTfastrak question during registration to receive a complimentary pass

CTtransit

• Local CTtransit buses serve the Park Street and Orange Street stop
• The stop is about a one-minute walk to Parkville Market

CTrail Hartford Line

• Take the train to Hartford Union Station
• Walk to the Asylum Street & High Street CTfastrak stop
• Take CTfastrak to the Parkville Station
• The market is just steps from the station

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1390 Park St, 1390 Park Street, Hartford, United States

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