NJDOT funds reconstruction in Ramsey Borough
Money to enhance neighborhood; improve quality
of life
(TRENTON) —
State Transportation Commissioner Jack Lettiere today presented Ramsey
Mayor Richard Muti with a grant for $285,000 to fund road improvements
along Wyckoff Avenue within the Borough.
Funded through the Transportation
Trust Fund, the grant replaces all curbing and repairs or improves sidewalks
from East Main Street/Cherry Lane to West Crescent Avenue at the Mahway
Border. Total project length is 1.3 miles. (See
photo).
“Whether its fixing our roads, stopping sprawl or creating
new jobs, we are making sure that New Jerseyans have the quality of
life they deserve,” said Lettiere. “These types of projects translate
into safer local streets and financial relief to our communities. This
money will go a long way in helping Mayor Muti and his colleagues continue
to make the city a premiere community for families and business-owners
alike.”
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is committed
to advancing projects that enhance safety, renew the aging infrastructure
and support new transportation opportunities. To date, nearly $150 million
in funding has been awarded to communities throughout the state through
the NJDOT Division of Local Aid and Economic Development.
The NJDOT Division of Local Aid and Economic Development
works with county and municipal government officials to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of the state's transportation system. Through
the Transportation Trust Fund and the Transportation Equity Act for
the 21st Century (TEA-21), local governments have the opportunity to
receive funding assistance for road, bridge and other transportation
projects that might otherwise be funded with local taxpayer dollars.
“Through successful partnerships with state government,
our borough can accomplish its goals without placing the financial burden
on the taxpayers,” said Mayor Muti. “This grant will go a long way to
ensure that our local streets and sidewalk system are well maintained,
while allowing the neighborhoods of Ramsey to reap the benefits of this
true cooperative effort.”
