Red Bank Gets A Grant To Improve The Town's Walkability

RED BANK, NJ — Red Bank got a grant from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to improve the town's walkability.

The funds will be used for wayfinding decals, which will be placed at different intersections throughout Red Bank to detail to pedestrians how many steps and minutes they are from local features.

There will also be a parklet with benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles on one of the busiest roads in the borough. The point is to make walking the downtown area more comfortable for everyone.

“Red Bank is a very walkable community and this project will significantly enhance this facet of the town by making it more convenient and informative for our residents and visitors,” said Chief of Police Darren McConnell in a statement.

Other New Jersey grantees include the Jersey City Housing Authority, Berkeley Heights Township, Camden Community Partnership, and the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation.

In total, the AARP awarded $3.2 million among 244 organizations nationwide to fund projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends and neighbors.

All projects are expected to be completed by Nov. 10. The full list of grantees can be found here.

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