By Gary Libow, The Hartford Courant, Conn. Oct. 10--The state Department of Transportation is establishing telephone and computer hot lines that will enable employees to report possible corruption, waste or abuse without fear of retribution. Gov. M.

By Gary Libow, The Hartford Courant, Conn. Oct. 2--Gov. M. Jodi Rell on Monday approved the reorganization and consolidation of the state Department of Transportation's fiscal and administrative functions.

By Ken Dixon, Connecticut Post, Bridgeport Jun. 2--HARTFORD -- State officials Friday night agreed to hold a hearing in Stratford and gather comment on its plans to realign Main Street and construct a safety zone at Sikorsky Memorial Airport.

By Gary Libow, The Hartford Courant, Conn. Apr. 27--The governor is asking the state Department of Transportation commissioner for alternative solutions after a two-hour shutdown in Metro-North service significantly disrupted the morning commute for tens of thousands of people Wednesday.

By Gary Libow, The Hartford Courant, Conn. Mar. 9--Ralph Carpenter has won legislative confirmation as state Department of Transportation commissioner, although the ride was a bit bumpy.