Grant to Boost Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety in Milford

The Milford Police Department announced this week that it has received a $3,000 grant to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety in town. 

Milford is one of 65 police departments to receive the funding, which comes from $249,439 allotted by the Executive Office of Public Safety and security Highway Safety Division from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

"Bicyclists and pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to the motoring public because they may not be immediately visible to drivers and unlike those in those vehicles, nothing protects them from impact," Milford Police Lt. James Falvey said in a statement. "All users need to learn to share the road safely and be mindful of one another and the law. We'll use the grant for education, enforcement and outreach we believe will help protect our pedestrians and cyclists from injuries and fatalities."

The grant is also meant to help pay for enforcement and decoy patrols, breakaway signs and crosswalk reflective tape.