Brick, NJ –  Construction has started on installation of sidewalks in the Midstreams area.  The project is being funded through a Safe Routes to School Grant.

“This is a great project for the Midstreams community.  Not only will it make the journey to and from school safer, it will hopefully encourage more kids to get active and walk there,” said Mayor Acropolis.

Brick Township was awarded a Safe Routes to School Grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  The federally-funded Safe Routes to School program aims to encourage people to lead healthy and active lifestyles from an early age by increasing the number of students who walk to school. The program is also designed to reduce fuel consumption, air pollution, and traffic near schools.

“This construction isn’t costing our taxpayers any of their property tax dollars,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “It is funded entirely through the grant.  We will continue to work to get grants to pay for important projects such as this.”

The Township awarded a contract to R & B Builders, South River, for the construction project.  The project entails installation of sidewalks on Midstreams Road, Orion Drive, Meridian Drive, River Park Drive and Colonial Drive as well as curbing and drainage work.  The project is expected to take approximately 60 days.

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