Big Cash Awarded To Canton For Trail Project

CANTON, CT — State officials Thursday announced a major, multi-million-dollar funding package to assist several Connecticut towns, including Canton, with infrastructure improvement projects.

Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced the Connecticut Department of Transportation is awarding $11.7 million in grants to 17 towns and cities across Connecticut under the state-funded Community Connectivity Grant Program.

Of that money, $223,478 will go to Canton for work to help make the Farmington River Rail Trail safer and more accessible.

Now in its fifth round of awards, the program is an infrastructure improvement initiative that provides funding for local projects.

Those projects must "improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users in urban, suburban, and rural communities."

“These projects help connect people to their communities, promote economic development, create more vibrant town centers, and encourage environmentally friendly transportation options,” Lamont said. “Supporting this program with state dollars is improving the quality of life for towns and cities throughout the state.”

“Increasing safety and improving connectivity are top priorities for the Connecticut Department of Transportation," Eucalitto said. “Through the Community Connectivity Grant Program, we are helping make our village, town, and city centers safer and more accessible.”

For the full announcement, including all beneficiaries, click on this link.