Amsterdam residents support a $3.48M Complete Streets project, prioritizing widened sidewalks and pedestrian safety on Main Street.
Amsterdam residents favor a Complete Streets project that focuses on enhancing pedestrian safety and accessibility, opting to widen sidewalks on downtown Main Street instead of adding a tree-lined median. The project aims to support all users, including motorists and cyclists, and will include improvements like sidewalk plantings and larger bump outs for better visibility. Funding totals $1.35 million from a city grant, $1.98 million from the state, and $145,000 in local contributions.
September 15, 2024
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