Stamford to Receive $6.1 Million in State Aid: Rep. Fox

STAMFORD, CT — Stamford is in line to receive $6.1 million in state aid, following approval from the Connecticut Bond Commission, announced state Rep. Daniel J. Fox (D-Stamford).

"This is an important investment in the city of Stamford and the state of Connecticut," said Rep. Fox in a statement. "I want to thank the Governor for his commitment to improving our local transportation infrastructure, our local economy and the state’s economy. Completion of these projects will help residents enjoy the outdoors and feel safe while walking or biking. And the addition of jobs at Synchrony provides a boost to working families and the economic stability of Stamford."

The money is slated for the following projects:

• $100,000 for the design of sidewalks on Long Ridge Road, part of the urban bikeway.
• $1,000,000 for the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Metro-North New Haven Line

Fox said both projects are included in the “Let’s Go! CT” transportation program.

Additionally, the state’s First Five Program is designating a grant-in-aid to Synchrony Bank of $5 million, which the company will use in exchange for retaining 310 jobs and a commitment to add up to 400 new jobs to the workforce, according to Fox.

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