A few area municipalities are among 17 receiving Department of Transportation grants for projects meant to improve mobility and accessibility, as well as pedestrian and bicycle safety.  $8.2 million is being distributed in the fourth round of awards in the Community Connectivity Grant Program. 

Southbury was awarded $444,946 for pedestrian safety improvements identified in the Main Street South Pedestrian Safety Study.  Bethlehem will use $204,105 for sidewalk improvements and accessibility upgrades.  Oxford was awarded $489,621 for projects at Little River Nature Preserve and Municipal Center. 

They are expected to complete the project within three years.

Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti says the grant program also facilitates social and economic opportunities for underserved communities by providing equitable levels of access to safe and affordable transportation.  With this fourth round of funding, 104 awards totaling more than $38 million will have been invested in Connecticut’s towns and cities under the program during the past four years.