Pedestrian, student safety measures funded in Cheverly, New Carrollton

by Natalie McGill – Gazette
New street signs, flashing lights and raised crosswalks will make two central Prince George’s municipalities more pedestrian- and bike-friendly for students, thanks to federal funding.
Cheverly received $98,500 and New Carrollton received $24,900 in Safe Routes to School grant money, part of an overall $1.2 million award Prince George’s County received, according to a Sept. 7 Maryland State Highway Administration announcement."
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[B’ Spokes: This is nice but Safe Routes to School is a small pot of money that does not require any local match so it is highly sought after. Unlike our federal Transportation "Enhancements" where our state has the highest match requirement in the nation and $31 million available in funds…
But you can’t use Transportation Enhancements for projects like this… at least per Maryland made up rules and unfortunately not many have a problem with that.]

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Gazette article: https://www.gazette.net/article/20110915/NEWS/709159902/1010/pedestrian-student-safety-measures-funded-in-cheverly-new&template=gazetteoldId.20110916174451588