CNG Partner Receives Community Project Funding

Newtown: Sidewalk Funding Approved

We have exciting news to share regarding sidewalks and connectivity in Newtown! We recently were informed that Congress passed a $1 million allocation for our Newtown Sidewalk Rehabilitation Community Project, which the City Commission prioritized in 2023.

In 2022, the City’s Pedestrian Connectivity Plan was updated and prioritized connectivity to schools, parks, business districts, recreational areas and more. The Plan serves as a guide to complete sidewalks to meet ADA requirements for uninterrupted pedestrian connectivity. The most underserved area within the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area was prioritized to build new sidewalks and replace deteriorating sidewalks based on many factors, including safety issues, right-of-way needs, whether it is included in a larger connectivity plan and community support.

Many residents in Newtown rely on walking and bicycling to go to and from jobs and essential services, and we are thrilled to have funding to move forward with the improvements.

U.S. Representative Greg Steube sponsored the Newtown pedestrian connectivity project in the federal appropriation bill and we greatly appreciate his support with this important initiative -- thank you! And, thank you to Michael Willis with The Color Nine Group, the City's federal lobbyist, for diligently advocating for these much-needed federal funds.