By WHAV Staff |
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Methuen and Lawrence are among a dozen communities across the state to share nearly $4.5 million in Complete Streets grants designed to improve travel for bicyclists, pedestrians, public transit users and people using other forms of transportation.
Methuen received $385,860 to reconstruct the intersection of Pleasant and Pleasant View Streets to improve pedestrian safety around local schools. Lawrence received $398,546 to improve pedestrian safety and access to the James F. Hennessey School and downtown by reconstructing various intersections and sidewalks, including adding crosswalks, curbing, drainage and new Americans with Disabilities Act ramps.
“The Complete Streets Funding Program has awarded $55 million in funding through 172 grant awards since 2016 to support municipalities in their ongoing efforts to improve their transportation infrastructure, build safe, convenient and easily accessible transportation networks and to facilitate eco