Several Bergen County, New Jersey towns are getting federal grants to make pedestrian infrastructure upgrades.
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- After a string of deadly incidents, some New Jersey towns are getting money to invest in better protection for pedestrians.Congressman Josh Gottheimer says six New Jersey counties are ranked among the top 20 most dangerous counties in the United States for pedestrians, including Bergen County.
In Closter, a pedestrian bridge will be built to connect Memorial Park to the 9/11 Park.Englewood will use its grant money to develop a traffic safety action plan.The funding granted to Midland Park and Hackensack will go towards updating railroad crossing signals and surfaces.Funds in Ridgewood will be used to improve pedestrian safety along routes to elementary and middle schools.According to Gottheimer's office, 30% of victims killed on New Jersey's roads are pedestrians.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Woman hospitalized after being shot several times in NW Harris County; 2 men detainedA woman was hospitalized after being shot several times in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Read more »
Train derails in Northampton County, several cars end up in Lehigh RiverA Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Lower Saucon Township early Saturday morning, officials said.
Read more »
Camden County gas station shuts down again after several drivers left strandedThe city's weights and measures division said fewer than 20 vehicles had to be towed, but more could have been impacted.
Read more »
CPW urges Grand County residents ‘to be responsible’ around moose after several incidentsRobert Garrison is a Colorado native who grew up in Montrose and attended Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. He is an AP award-winning journalist who joined Denver7 in August 2016 after working for several other stations across Colorado and Oklahoma over the past decade.
Read more »
Mischievous dogs caught at several Pierce County schools, returned homeSeveral furry friends got into some trouble after running off and ending up at several Pierce County schools.
Read more »
Investigation underway after several pharmacies hit by burglars across LA CountyAt least four stores were hit in Highland Park, Reseda, Encino and Boyle Heights.
Read more »