Somers Point was awarded an $861,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Safe Streets to Transit Program for improvements to Shore Road, according to a news release.
The NJDOT is committed to principles that promote safe streets to transit. The program utilizes Transportation Trust Fund dollars to improve safety and accessibility for mass transit riders in the vicinity of transit facilities. These funds serve to advance transportation initiatives without burdening local property taxpayers, according to the release.
Somers Point and Atlantic County are seeking public input at a forum scheduled for Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. to be held at Council Chambers in City Hall, which is located at 1 W. New Jersey Ave. in Somers Point.
It is anticipated that the forum will last an hour and provide the public with an opportunity to speak with city and county leaders and professionals regarding the project and use of these funds for pedestrian improvements along Shore Road.
