The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has developed a family of commuter services designed to meet the needs of Connecticut commuters. Local bus routes make frequent stops, typically every 2 to 3 blocks, linking neighborhoods with urban centers and providing connections within and between communities.  Although individual trips on some local buses operated in a limited- or skip-stop fashion, local bus routes primarily serve city streets and may also operate into malls, hospitals or shopping centers.