New Rochelle To Receive $3.5M For Quaker Ridge Road Improvements

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — New Rochelle will receive $3.5 million from the state for Quaker Ridge Road upgrades. The grant was part of $112.2 million in awards to 81 projects across the state that include multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, new Americans with Disabilities Act accessible sidewalks, improved access to public transportation and enhanced roadway safety.

The amount New Rochelle will receive is $3,518,638, and the city was selected through a competitive solicitation process. The grant was the highest allotted for the Mid-Hudson region.

“We are thrilled to receive this grant, which will transform an aged thoroughfare into a multi-purposed roadway that can be equally enjoyed by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians,” said Mayor Noam Bramson.

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“Complete Streets is a vital part of GreeNR, our sustainability plan,” he said.

City Manager Charles Strome III said Quaker Ridge is one of the city’s main east-west corridors, and connects schools, homes, parks and houses of worship.

“These improvements will be most welcomed and the funding will go a long way toward creating the streets of tomorrow,” he said.

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