Bethel Awarded State Grant For Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements

BETHEL, CT — Bethel will receive $846,400 in state funding for downtown pedestrian safety and connectivity improvements, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday.

The grant was awarded through the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Community Connectivity Grant Program, which provides funding for municipal infrastructure projects designed to improve safety, accessibility and mobility.

According to state officials, the funding will support the Downtown Bethel Main Street Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity Improvements project. The program focuses on projects that make town centers safer and more accessible for pedestrians and bicyclists.

"This program cuts red tape and accelerates local infrastructure projects that make a real difference in people's daily lives," Lamont said in a statement.

Since the program launched in 2019, Connecticut has awarded more than $84 million through 172 grants to municipalities statewide. Communities receiving awards are expected to complete projects within three years.