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2025 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Pedestrian Safety
└ Pedestrian Safety
Residents in a housing development for older adults had no safe way to walk along a busy road to reach nearby destinations, forcing them into traffic or limiting trips outside the neighborhood. The Township of Montville addressed this gap by installing a new sidewalk that connected the development to existing pedestrian routes. The sidewalk created a continuous, protected path to a nearby bus stop, community park, farms and neighboring areas, replacing an unsafe roadway shoulder. Township officials reported residents stopping by during construction to express appreciation for the project and what it would mean for their daily routines. The new connection has expanded opportunities for outdoor activity and independent travel and now supports future plans to link additional walking trails and pedestrian access to new recreation amenities.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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