Washington, Dec. 29 -- Congressman Vern Buchanan issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for awarding $280,000 to the City of Bradenton through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to address longstanding pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety challenges. With the City of Bradenton's 20 percent match, the total investment will reach $350,000.
The funding will support Bradenton's Safety Action Plan and Countermeasure Demonstration Project, a citywide effort to identify safety risks and test practical solutions to reduce crashes and make streets safer.
"Strong communities start with safe streets," said Buchanan. "This grant will help Bradenton make tar...