Transportation is a key to economic development and recovery, said Mayor Erin Stewart, who provided an update on details about the project during a press conference Monday afternoon at Beehive Bridge Pocket Park. Public Works Director Mark Moriarty said reconfiguring roads to accommodate bicycles without creating traffic jams proved to be some of the challenging aspects of a very complex project. Based on the plan, the new improvements will connect people to the CTfastrak station and the central business district. It will also encourage development on the 12 acres of unused and underutilized parcels adjacent to the project. By investing in the city and improving the residents’ quality of life, Moriarty said it sends a message that New Britain is a business development friendly city.
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