This federally funded project (PIN 0759.70) consists of a contract to construct sidewalks, handicap ramps, driveway aprons, curbs, street trees, speed feedback device, signing and pavement striping on Jackson Street, Bennett Ave, E. Columbia Street, Blempton Ave and Westbury Blvd in the Inc. Village of Hempstead, Nassau County. The project has received federal funding through the Federal Safe Routes to School Funding Source. This project proposes to enhance pedestrian safety and encourage students of the Jackson Main Elementary School to walk to school in a safe environment. The work will be performed on the adjacent roadways to the school. Work includes the widening of existing sidewalks on adjacent to the school and the installation of high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian warning signage and ADA compliant handicap ramps at the intersections within the project area.
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