HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, and state Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, today reported the imminent release of significant state funding to address transportation infrastructure needs in the Valley.The lawmakers said funds are available through a new state law creating a Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program.
The matter is included on the agenda for Friday morning’s meeting of the State Bond Commission and is expected to receive final approval at that time.
“An efficient transportation network is the cornerstone of economic vitality and a desirable quality of life – each depends upon the smooth flow and effective delivery of people and products,” Crisco said. “Our state’s new Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program supplants federal funding for eligible projects to keep people, goods, and services moving freely through the region.”
The lawmakers said the Valley Council of Governments will administer the grant and disburse funding for state Department of Transportation-approved projects expected to have a service life of 20 years.
The overall grant is valued at $1.232 million.
“Creating transportation efficiencies is vital to small cities like Ansonia and Derby and desperately needed by taxpayers. I applaud Governor Malloy for his foresight,” Gentile said. “Roosevelt Drive in Derby comes to mind immediately in need of attention by the Valley Council of Governments.”
Lawmakers said this new grant program is meant to build upon the state’s successful and popular Local Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) for municipalities, through which infrastructure upgrades are underwritten, and for which five-year capital improvement plans are encouraged.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
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