June 1, 2015
State Representative Steven Stafstrom (D-Bridgeport) is pleased the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced it has approved Bridgeport’s application that will provide $3,837,600 for a pedestrian bridge over Ash Creek.
“The announcement by the Department of Transportation is certainly welcomed news and represents an important step forward for this much anticipated project,” Rep.Stafstrom said. “Providing a more convenient link between the Black Rock business district and the Fairfield Metro train station will help commuters into and out of the neighborhood, bringing a welcome boost for property values and business traffic.”
The DOT funding comes under the state’s Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) and the application that was approved was prepared and submitted by the City of Bridgeport through the Greater Bridgeport Regional Council (COG).
A pedestrian bridge over Ash Creek would link Bridgeport’s Black Rock Neighborhood via Fox Street with the Fairfield Metro Center.