West Haven Awarded State Grants For Trail Improvements

WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven has been awarded more than $58,000 in state funds to improve two trails in the city.

The funds are part of the approximately $9 million in state grants that are being released through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Program to plan, build, expand, and improve 50 multi-use trails across the state, Gov. Ned Lamont and Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes announced this week.

“I am thrilled to announce funding for these 50 projects, which will improve and expand recreational trail opportunities around Connecticut,” Lamont said in a statement. “The incredible response to this grant round shows the high demand for outdoor recreation in our state. Our residents and visitors continue to explore state parks, forests, and municipal open spaces and land trust preserves at record levels.”

West Haven received $26,196 for the Hubbard Park Interpretive Trail, and $32,020 for the Plainfield Community Trailway Project. The funds will go toward the planning/design and construction of the projects.

“These projects are timely and will improve our state’s connectivity and accessibility to open space, which benefits our residents and visitors physically and mentally, enhances our state’s outdoor economy, and makes our state such an attractive place to live,” Dykes said. “Investing in projects that support sustainable commuting opportunities, that reduce pollution from transportation, and provide safe, enjoyable alternatives to car travel are the type of projects we’d love to see in more communities across the state. My thanks to Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for supporting these important investments in our state-wide trail systems.”