Ribbon cutting for Andover Center Safe Transit Initiative

 

You are invited to a Ribbon cutting for Andover Center Safe Transit Initiative

 

Please Join us at the Center St Rail trail Trailhead in Andover on Oct 15 at 9:30 am as we officially celebrate the improvements for the Andover Center Safe Transit Initiative and celebrate the work done to make Andover more Walkable and Bikeable and allow safe passage across Route 6.

This was a project funded by the Connecticut DOT Community Connectivity Grant Program and was done as a collaboration with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. 

 

The Goal of this project was to provide safe and aesthetic walking and biking connections across Route 6 and between the East Coast Greenway, Library, Andover Church, Recreational, Museum.   Another Project goal was to improve the handicapped accessibility of our public library, increasing the convenience and safety of the public.  The town in Cooperation with DEEP added a new Hop River Rail Trailhead on Center Street.  Retaining walls have been put in place on Long Hill Rd, new crosswalks established, and sidewalks have been replaced and improved on Route 6 and Long Hill Rd. Other improvements include, an informational kiosk, directional signs, benches and bike racks have been installed off Center Street. Handicap ramps have been improved and meet ADA requirements.

This Project supports the goals of Andover’s Plan of Conservation and Development which includes a “Complete Streets Master Plan”.

We hope that you can join us for this spectacular event.

 

 

Eric Anderson, Town Administrator

Town of Andover, Connecticut