Mid-Hudson Valley To Get Pedestrian Safety Funds From State

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Communities around the Hudson Valley will be receiving more than $8 million from the state for pedestrian safety projects. Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Orange County are on the list.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday a $62 million investment as part of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a multi-agency initiative to utilize engineering, education and enforcement campaigns to enhance pedestrian safety across upstate New York and on Long Island.

“Pedestrian safety impacts residents of all ages and in all communities, and it is critical that we make our roads safer for everyone,”Cuomo said.

“By making significant investments in our roads, educating the public and cracking down on lawbreakers, New York is supporting eco-friendly transportation in our downtowns while enhancing pedestrian safety in all corners of the state,” he said.

A total of $8.32 million has been allotted for pedestrian safety projects in the Mid-Hudson region, including:

• $2.43 million to the city of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County
• $530,000 to Orange County
• $530,000 to the city of Kingston, Ulster County, for pedestrian safety at intersections
• $370,000 to the village of Nyack, Rockland County
• $547,000 to the town of Ramapo, Rockland County
• $596,000 to the village of Port Chester, Westchester County
• $2.54 million to the city of New Rochelle, Westchester County, for pedestrian signal improvements
• $775,000 to Westchester County for upgrades at signalized intersections and uncontrolled crosswalks

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