Beverly Funding Approved for Reconstruction of Broadway

Funding for the reconstruction of Broadway to connect pedestrians from Beverly's downtown commercial district to the Beverly Depot Commuter Rail Station has been approved, a release from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said.

According to the release, "New ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, bicycle sharrows, signage, and pedestrian scaled lighting will nicely complement MassDOT’s current Rantoul Street improvements."

The approval of the grant funding was announced Wednesday at the State House by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, Highway Administrator Thomas Tinlin, and members of the Legislature during a ceremony for the Complete Streets Funding Program. The program announced approved grants to 11 participating municipalities.

A “complete street” is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes and for all people, taking into account the ages and abilities of individuals.

“We’re proud of the efforts our administration has taken to make Massachusetts a better place to live and work, and the Complete Streets Program is another way that we can do that in our neighborhoods and city and town centers,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We also understand that cities and towns know their communities better than anyone, and with the Complete Streets Program, they are empowered to design for the unique needs of their residents, commuters and the traveling public.”

To be eligible for the Complete Streets Program, a community must meet certain requirements, including attending a program workshop and developing a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan.

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