Monday, September 24, 2018

Ansonia receives $385,000 for Main Street safety improvement project


Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Friday towns across Connecticut would be receiving grants to help improve safety. 


Ansonia will receive a grant totaling $385,000 towards a safety improvement project which will include sidewalk and bump-out installations as well as improvements to street lighting.
“The safety of our community should always be a top priority,” said state Rep. Linda Gentile, D-Ansonia. “There are so many great benefits from Ansonia’s economic health to the physical health of our residents in addition to improved safety that will come with new sidewalks and improved lighting. With this grant we have an opportunity to make Ansonia healthier and safer for all ages to walk and enjoy the great things our community has to offer. I thank the Governor for this investment in our town.”

Over 40 towns and cities were selected to receive state grants totaling $12.4 million administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. 
The funding will be used to support a variety of projects that improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists.
For more information on the Community Connectivity Grant Program, please visit: http://ctconnectivity.com.

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