The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s Board of Trustees approved $802,000 to Fanwood
Fanwood is proud to announce that the NJTPA’s Board of Trustees has authorized $802,000 in funding for Fanwood’s South Avenue Transportation Infrastructure Development Project. This grant was awarded among a group of 27 transportation projects throughout northern New Jersey, totalling over $19 million granted by the NJTPA
“I am thrilled that Fanwood has been recognized for the efforts that we have put forth to expand our community in a way that will both help enhance our residents’ quality of life and ensure that we utilize and develop the many transit options in our area,” stated Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr.
This grant will help fund stamped concrete sidewalks on South Avenue beginning at Terrill Road, replace current light fixtures with decorative lighting and help create mutiple bus stop shelters and benches on both sides of South Avenue. The proposed streetscape will culminate at Fanwood Station. In addition, secured bike racks will be installed to assure any commuter, visitor, and residents’ ability to safely leave their bike while enjoying Fanwood’s Downtown and/or connecting to public transportation.
The NJTPA Board voted to accept the proposal for the enhanced streetscaping along the South Avenue corridor and awarded the grants to over 25 other municipalities accordingly at a meeting on Tuesday, July 11.
The grant is administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation in partnership with the NJTPA and other Metropolitan planning organizations and is funded by the Federal Highway Administration.
For more information on the South Avenue Streetscape Project, please contact Borough Administration at 908-322-8236.
