Dunkirk has been awarded a large grant to help pedestrians and bicyclists in the city.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $30.1 million in new funding has been awarded for 15 projects that support bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, as well as projects specifically targeted toward improving air quality in Western New York. This new infrastructure investment, which is part of a $144.6 million investment statewide, will support the construction of new multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, new ADA accessible sidewalks, improved access to public transportation and enhanced roadway safety.

The city of Dunkirk was awarded $1.5 million for new pedestrian accessibility and bicycle enhancements along the Lake Shore Avenue corridor.

“New York state is making historic, nation-leading investments in cleaner and more sustainable transportation infrastructure which is crucial to the growth of local economies,” Governor Cuomo said. “These investments in bike and pedestrian enhancements across the state will help revitalize communities, reduce our carbon footprint and demonstrate once again that New York is building for the future.”

“We’re investing in infrastructure initiatives across the state to improve transportation and quality of life in our communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. “We are committed to providing funding to ensure that enhancements are made to increase access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. These projects are improving air quality and revitalizing communities, helping to increase tourism and strengthen the economy of New York state.”

Statewide, these projects will spur additional investment of more than $215 million, including public and private support, in local enhancements that will revitalize communities, promote tourism and enhance regional economic competitiveness.

The projects announced today were selected through a competitive solicitation process. Awardees presented plans that will increase options for non-vehicular transportation, reduce vehicle emissions or traffic congestion, or both. The funding, which will provide up to 80 percent of the cost of each project, is made available through the Federal Highway Administration and administered directly by the New York State Department of Transportation.

Along with the city of Dunkirk, projects in Western New York that received funding include:

• $5 million to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority toward the procurement of 11 new accessible clean-fueled buses

• $3.1 million to the Village of Lancaster to construct new roundabouts at Central and Pleasant Avenues

• $300,000 to the Town of Grand Island for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements along Baseline Road

• $924,000 to the Town of Tonawanda toward the construction of new mini-roundabouts, dedicated bicyclist lanes and pedestrian accessibility enhancements along the Parker Boulevard corridor

• $664,000 to the City of Olean toward the construction of a new multi-use path along East State Street and a new roundabout at the intersection of Barry Street.

• $2.9 million to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to construct the new multi-use Quaker Bike Path within Allegany State Park

• $1.1 million to the City of Buffalo to construct new traffic calming measures and dedicated bicyclist infrastructure along the Busti Avenue corridor

• $259,000 to Erie County to install electric vehicle charging stations

• $889,000 to the Village of Hamburg for new pedestrian accessibility enhancements

• $316,000 to the City of North Tonawanda to construct a new connection to the Empire State Trail along the Erie Canal

• $759,000 to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to expand the Go Buffalo Niagara Transportation bike share, van pool and carpool programs

• $5 million to the Western New York region toward the reconfiguration of the interchange of Interstate 290 and Main Street in the Town of Amherst

• $2 million to the Town of Randolph for the construction of new pedestrian accessibility enhancements, installation of solar radar speed signs and other traffic calming measures along the Main Street school corridor

• $723,000 to the City of Buffalo for the installation of new school zone safety signage with flashing beacons city-wide.

This funding also supports Governor Cuomo’s initiative to advance Health Across all Policies in New York State. Health Across all Policies is a collaborative approach that integrates health considerations into policymaking across all sectors to improve community health and wellness.