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WESTBOROUGH – Through the state’s Complete Streets Funding Program, the town will receive $500,000 toward improvements for Otis Street.
The funds will be used to construct a sidewalk on the east side of Otis Street. This will include two crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, pedestrian crossing warning signs and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps.
The project will also construct a shared use path on the west side of Otis Street.
The town was one of 15 communities receiving funds under the second round of the fiscal 2023 grant process for Complete Street. These grants will be used by recipient municipalities to fund local multimodal infrastructure projects that improve travel for bicyclists, pedestrians, public transit users, and people using other forms of transportation. This is the 14th overall grant round for this program.
A “Complete Street” is one that enables safe, convenient and comfortable travel for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Complete Streets Funding Program aims to teach communities about Complete Streets and encourage the integration of Complete Streets into regular local planning practices.
“The Complete Streets Funding Program has now awarded $90 million in total funding through 463 technical assistance and construction awards since 2016 to support municipalities in their ongoing efforts to improve their transportation infrastructure, build safe, convenient and easily accessible transportation networks and to facilitate economic development opportunities,” said former Gov. Charlie Baker. “This program continues to advance mobility and connectivity throughout the Commonwealth.”
“MassDOT is pleased to continue to work with municipal leaders to encourage the installation of infrastructure to help make for ‘Complete Streets’ everywhere,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler. “We want everyone in every city and town in the Commonwealth to have sidewalks, crosswalks, and other features which make it easy and safe to get to where they want to go.”
The town also received $4 million funding for the project.
For more information about the Complete Streets Funding Program, visit gis.massdot.state.ma.us/completestreets.
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