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The new policy, which aligns with Complete Streets, “will apply to any projects that involve reconstruction or redesign of state roads, which make up about one-fifth of Connecticut’s road miles.” The new standards will also impact local projects funded through state grants and comes on the heels of Connecticut passing a Vision Zero bill in June 2023.
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