Stamford - pedestrian safety improvements along route 1 (PD).

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation $211,112.50 on August 5, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to implement pedestrian safety improvements along Route 1 in Stamford, Connecticut. The project encompasses infrastructure enhancements extending from Lincoln Avenue/Lockwood Avenue to Standish Road, including the installation and upgrade of sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, traffic signal equipment, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), as well as retaining wall repair work.

This formula grant allocation supports Connecticut's state-administered transportation infrastructure program, which prioritizes pedestrian safety and multimodal transportation network improvements. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance through statutory formula allocations to state departments of transportation for projects meeting established planning, design, environmental, and safety requirements. The Stamford project represents a localized pedestrian safety initiative within Connecticut's broader federal highway funding portfolio, addressing walkability and traffic safety objectives in an urbanized corridor.

Project description

Stamford - pedestrian safety improvements along route 1 from lincoln avenue/lockwood avenue to standish road including, but not limited to, sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, retaining wall repair, traffic signal equipment, and rrfbs (PD).