Senator Cohen Welcomes State Grant for Middlefield Pedestrian Safety Project

Sen. Christine Cohen (D-Guilford), Senate Chair of the Transportation Committee, today welcomed a $581,256 state grant to fund the Middlefield Municipal Campus Connections project, improving pedestrian safety and connectivity around the town’s municipal campus.

The funding comes through the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Community Connectivity Grant Program, announced today by Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.

“I am so pleased that Middlefield is receiving this investment. Our town centers are the heart of our communities, and when we make them safer and more welcoming for pedestrians and bicyclists, we are investing in the quality of life of every resident who lives there,” Senator Cohen said. “I am grateful to Governor Lamont and Commissioner Eucalitto for their ongoing support of projects like this one across our district.”

Since the program launched in 2019, 172 grants totaling more than $84 million have been invested in Connecticut communities.

Governor Lamont highlighted the broader impact of the program across Connecticut.

“This program cuts red tape and accelerates local infrastructure projects that make a real difference in people’s daily lives,” Governor Lamont said. “Across Connecticut with the support of this state program, communities are building accessible sidewalks, new bicycle connections, and stronger links to jobs, schools, and local businesses.”

Senator Christine Cohen represents the 12th Senate District covering Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison, Killingworth, Durham, Middlefield, and North Branford.