Sen. Pat Billie Miller, D-Stamford, welcomed Thursday a $4.8 million investment of federal funding from the Connecticut Department of Transportation to help Stamford make pedestrian safety improvements on East Main Street.
“Too many of our neighbors have been struck by motorists while walking or biking on our city’s streets, often with devastating consequences,” Senator Miller said. “This funding will help make East Main Street safer for Stamford residents, ensuring they can use our roadways without fear regardless of whether they’re on foot or behind the wheel. I’m grateful to the Department of Transportation for investing in our community and prioritizing the safety of our residents.”
Stamford was one of 14 municipalities to receive funding, totaling $56 million, for projects that improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users. The funding is part of the most recent solicitation of the federal Transportation Alternatives Program, which is administered by the state Department of Transportation.
“These investments provide pedestrians and cyclists safe access to Connecticut’s vibrant urban areas and scenic rural landscapes,” Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said. “Through close collaboration with our Councils of Governments, we’re ensuring these projects meet each community’s needs and help build safer, more connected neighborhoods.”
Contact: Hugh McQuaid | Hugh.McQuaid@cga.ct.gov | 860-634-4651
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