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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced the allocation of over $56 million in federal funding to 14 municipalities across the state. This initiative aims to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vulnerable road users through various infrastructure projects.

These projects are part of the latest round of funding from the federal Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program. Managed by CTDOT in collaboration with the state's nine Councils of Governments (COGs), this program focuses on non-motorized transportation needs, emphasizing safety, accessibility, and connectivity. Municipalities can partner with their COGs to apply for funds for diverse transportation projects including pedestrian and bicycle initiatives, construction of viewing areas, recreational trails, and assessments for vulnerable road user safety.

“These investments provide pedestrians and cyclists safe access to Connecticut’s vibrant urban areas and scenic rural landscapes,” stated Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “Through close collaboration with our Councils of Governments, we’re ensuring these projects meet each community’s needs and help build safer, more connected neighborhoods."

Approved projects under this solicitation include a range of developments across different cities:

- Ansonia: Naugatuck River Greenway: Pershing Drive to Wakelee Avenue/Nolan Field ($3,840,000)

- Bloomfield: Bloomfield Greenway ($5,320,000)

- Bridgeport: Park Avenue South Streetscape Improvements Phase II ($3,120,000)

- Danbury: Citywide Mid-Block Crosswalk Safety Improvements ($2,160,000)

- Glastonbury: Hebron Avenue Sidewalk Installation and Multi-Use Path Rehabilitation ($2,360,000)

- Hartford: Hampton Street Slow Street and Bicycle Boulevard ($1,120,000)

- New Haven: Mill River Trail ($3,600,000) & Church Street Promenade Phase I ($2,920,000)

- Plainfield: Moosup Valley Trail Extension ($5,840,000)

- Preston: Poquetanuck Village Heritage Walk Phase II ($4,320,000)

- Prospect: New Haven Road (State Route 69) Pedestrian Connectivity ($2,720,000)

- Putnam: Putnam River Trail Extension - East Coast Greenway ($8,9600

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- Stamford: East Main Street (Route 1) Pedestrian Safety Improvements ($4,

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Each project will receive federal funds covering up to 80% of costs with a required 20% non-federal match. The funds can be used for design work as well as right-of-way acquisition and construction activities.