Braintree Gets Complete Streets Funding For Granite Street

BRAINTREE, MA — Braintree is getting a good chunk of change from the state that will be used to update its streets.

The Baker-Polito Administration's Department of Transportation recently announced awards totaling approximately $6.4 million to 22 communities through the Complete Streets Funding Program. These awards are used to fund local, multimodal infrastructure projects that improve accessibility for bicyclists, pedestrians, public transit users, and people using other forms of transportation. Braintree will receive $94,972 for buke lanes, pavement markings, and signage on Granite Street. In addition, U-loop style bicycle storage racks will be installed at area schools and Sunset Lake Beach, according to a release.

"This popular program is just one of the many ways our administration is partnering with cities and towns to improve their own roadways to increase access to economic opportunities and connectivity throughout local neighborhoods," said Governor Charlie Baker in a statement. "We are proud to announce this latest round of award winners to help ensure that local roads and transportation infrastructure provide accommodations for all modes of travel."

A "Complete Street" is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes and for all people, taking into account the ages and abilities of individuals. The Baker-Polito Administration has now awarded a total of approximately $30 million in construction funding since creating a funding program for Complete Streets in February 2016.

The Complete Streets Funding Program was launched on February 1, 2016. To date, 161 municipalities have approved policies and 111 have approved Prioritization Plans.

Please visit the Complete Streets website for additional information. Check the Complete Streets Map for the status of community participation and documents.

By Charlene Arsenault, Patch Staff

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