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Title:

Walk Safe Pictou

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$46,200.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 10, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The Town of Pictou wishes to create a safe walking route between a residential area and a popular community general store. There is currently no sidewalk access from the residential areas to a popular convenience/grocery store located directly across from the intersection; crosswalks are inconveniently and unsafely positioned. The project includes: • a traffic study of the area • creation of engineering plans for the construction • realignment of the union street intersection • creation of sidewalks • a new crosswalk with RRFB lighting • creation of a green space with seating • Anticipated length of new asphalt would be 25 m (175 square metres) • Anticipated length of new sidewalk would be 22 m (33.5 square metres) • 520 square metres of new green space would be created

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Location:

Pictou, Town of, Nova Scotia, CA

Reference Number:

278-2023-2024-Q3-00059

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Pictou, Town of

Program:

Active Transportation Fund