The Delaware County Complete Streets Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of their recent mini-grant program funded through the Delaware County Rural Healthcare Alliance with grant funding administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Many excellent program proposals were submitted to promote age-friendly physical activities. Funding was awarded to four projects from across the county.
The Bovina Speed Radar Sign project was awarded $1,000 in support of purchasing solar-powered speed radar/feedback signs with the goal of reducing speed in the hamlet of Bovina. This project was spearheaded by Peter Manning and Hannah Leighton on behalf of the Bovina Town Board. The Delhi Sherwood Bridge pavement painting project received an award of $250 towards the purchase of pavement stencils, paint and supplies to paint Yield signs on both signs of this heavily used bridge by runners, walkers, bikers and vehicles. This proposal was developed by Michael Tweed on behalf of the Delhi Town Board. The Hancock Beat the Street Project received a $1400 grant in support of the development of an interesting walking loop within the Village of Hancock. Funds will be used for signage and materials to promote the benefits of walking and outdoor recreation in the built environment. This project is led by Valerie Senese, Economic Development Director of Hancock Partners, Inc. The Walton Way-finding Signage project led by Walton Chamber of Commerce President Tara Vitti was awarded $350. The funding will be used for way-finding signs to the Austin Lincoln Park in the Village of Walton to increase park usage by all long term and seasonal residents and visitors to the area.
For more information about the committee, please contact Janet Tweed, Committee Chair at janetstweed@gmail.com
