March 1, 2012

COMMERCE COMMITTEE APPROVES
WESTVILLE VILLAGE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURE

Representative Pat Dillon (D-New Haven) hailed Commerce Committee approval of legislation, authored by Rep. Dillon, to improve the walk-ability, safety and infrastructure in Westville Village.

“The people who live and work in Westville Village have worked incredibly hard to make it a brand and destination,” Rep. Dillon said. “I want to thank the chairs and members of the Commerce Committee for moving this legislation through the process.”

An Act Authorizing Bonds of the State for Traffic Calming and Economic Development in Westville Village would provide grants for street lights, crosswalks and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian traffic and access to local merchants. There are currently 400 jobs in that part of the Whalley Avenue corridor.

“People need to feel safe crossing the streets to the shops and businesses in Westville Village,” Rep. Dillon said. “This is an important step in Westville’s continued renaissance.”

The legislation now heads to the Finance Committee.