Westport Earns State Grant for Sidewalk Upgrades

The grant was part of the Main Street Investment Fund which finances towns develop their commercial and business districts. The grant also aims to improve pedestrian safety and neighborhood livability. This grant will make it possible to boost the quality of downtown’s infrastructure while preserving its historic and aesthetic nature.


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Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure their own safety and that of others while driving or riding as passengers in motor vehicles, riding bicycles, roller skating, skateboarding, or walking as pedestrians in traffic. Adult Passenger Safety; Automobile Driving Safety; Automobile Safety; Bicycle Safety; Child Passenger Safety; Defensive Driving Classes; Driver Education; Driving Safety; Motor Vehicle Driving Safety; Motor Vehicle Safety; Motorcycle Safety; Pedestrian Safety; Roller Skating Safety; Safe Driving Programs; Safety belt Safety; Seatbelt Safety; Skateboarding Safety; Traffic School; Vehicle Safety

Programs that encourage or provide for the renewal or rehabilitation of office buildings, factories and other structures in old and rundown sections of commercial districts in order to attract investment in business and industry and provide jobs for the community. Central Business Districts Revitalization; Downtown Revitalization; Main Street; Street Festivals

Programs that focus on promoting the effective functioning of government, public administration and public officials and support or provide services required for the effective functioning of society's infrastructure.

Programs that support or provide services required for the effective functioning of society. Public Services; Public Utilities