Lower connecticut river valley regional safe streets for all comprehensive safety action plan

The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) received a $240,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (CFDA 20.939) grant program. The purpose of this grant is to improve roadway safety and significantly reduce or eliminate fatalities and serious injuries involving pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, and motorists in the Lower Connecticut River Valley area of Connecticut. RiverCOG will use the funding to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan that addresses safety for all roadway users in the region.

Additionally, RiverCOG has received sub-awards from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection related to preparedness activities associated with implementing the Connecticut Homeland Security Strategy, including planning, training, equipment, and exercise projects, as well as supporting the Region 2 Hazardous Materials Team.