Guilford Sidewalk Improvements To Foster Walkability: State Sen. Cohen

GUILFORD, CT — State Sen. Christine Cohen (D-12), the Senate chair of the Transportation Committee, welcomed a $2.3 million grant for sidewalk improvements in the 12th District.

Guilford will get $739,765 to expand sidewalks on the Post Road to the Madison town line, East Haven will receive $781,004 for a Messina Drive traffic signal and pedestrian walkway, and Madison will get roadway improvements to Scotland Avenue.

The money, which is coming through the Connecticut Department of Transportation' Community Connectivity Grant Program, is part of more than $12 million in grants to 17 municipalities for projects that will improve transportation accessibility and safety.

"The Community Connectivity Grant Program is a great example of using tax dollars to directly benefit our communities," Cohen said in a news release. "By making our towns safer and more accommodating for modes of transportation like walking or biking, we can encourage our communities to get outside, move their bodies and not rely on single-use motor vehicle transportation for activities like grocery shopping or dropping their kids off at school. This initiative helps foster walkable neighborhoods which increases our connection to our neighbors and I am thrilled to see this funding in the 12th District and am grateful to Governor Lamont and Commissioner Eucalitto for their partnership!"