Quincy Awarded $300,000 Transportation Grant

QUINCY, MA — The Baker-Polito administration awarded Quincy a $306,969 grants to go towards transportation improvements, as part of the Complete Streets Program. 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.

The money will go towards the addition of ADA compliant signals and curb ramps at the McGrath Highway and Southern Artery intersection, as well as re-configuring the crossing of the right-turn lane at that same intersection. In addition, the sidewalk on the north side of Coddington Street, west of the intersection with Southern Artery, will be reconstructed with ADA compliant curb ramps.

Bicycle improvements include the addition of separated bike lanes in both directions along the entire length of Quarry Street, on Granite Street from Walter Hannon Parkway to School Street, and along Coddington Street between Faxon Avenue and Sea Street.

“The Complete Streets program enables local leaders to invest in projects that will have the greatest impact in their communities,” said Governor Charlie Baker.

Quincy was one of 11 towns awarded a Complete Street grant. Nearly $3 million was awarded among those towns.

“Each of these eleven communities will receive funds to carry out construction projects within their communities and improve multi-modal infrastructure,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “We congratulate the award winners and thank the MassDOT staff members and stakeholders who are helping to administer and manage this popular funding program.”