Rise VT - Orange County issued the following announcement on March 18.
We want to spend some time highlighting important infrastructure work happening throughout the state. in Springfield, Vermont which will have lasting impact on health and well-being in the community. Over the past two years, Springfield On The Move has worked with local partners to increase pedestrian safety and walkability in their downtown corridor. In 2021 and 2022, RiseVT supported the organization’s installation of flashing crosswalk signs in the heavily trafficked downtown area. The first set of crosswalks bookend Main Street, with one located at the Community/Senior Center building and the second at the entrance to the popular, and now ADA-accessible, Comtu Cascade Park. The second flashing crosswalk, which will be installed this spring, will increase safety at a blind corner that is heavily used by both vehicles and pedestrians. This crosswalk will allow pedestrians to safely access a popular recreation center and will make it possible for the Rails to Trails initiative to extend the Toonerville Trail into downtown Springfield. The installation of crosswalks has improved the walkability of downtown Springfield and increased access to popular recreation sites and amenities. RiseVT’s investments in improving infrastructure in towns like Springfield ensure more opportunities for all Vermonters to be active—and an active lifestyle is a key protective factor for many chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and depression.
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