Welcome to Southeast Area Transit

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COMPANY PROFILE

SEAT is a multi-municipal public agency created by the local municipalities and acting ordinances similar to the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments. Thus SEAT is not a state agency.  SEAT consists of nine member towns: East Lyme, Griswold, Groton, Ledyard, Montville, New London, Norwich, Stonington and Waterford.  All SEAT fixed assets and land are owned by the State of Connecticut and are leased to SEAT.  SEAT has contracted with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and Foxwoods Resort and Casino to support their mass transportation system by transporting people on SEAT busses on and off the reservation and further, by repairing motor vehicles belonging to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and Foxwoods Resort and Casino. These services are rendered pursuant to a contract entered into between the parties.

GOALS

It is the goal of the South East Area Transit to plan and operate a continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated bus transit system that meets the mobility needs of the residents and businesses in Southeastern Connecticut at the least possible cost to users, the cities and towns which comprise the transit district, and the State of Connecticut.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of South East Area Transit is to operate a safe, effective and outstanding regional public transportation system, linked to intermodal resources. This will enhance the quality of life for all that work, live and visit in Southeastern Connecticut. It will promote and support regional growth for the present and future transportation needs. It must meet the needs generated by future regional growth in Southeastern Connecticut.