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Middletown leaders say $7.5 million transportation-hub grant revived; downtown parking garage construction continues
Summary
County and city officials told the Common Council the long-planned transportation hub near the bus garage is moving again after nearly $7.5 million in grant funding was secured; the council also heard updates on a South Street parking garage and a $250,000 community-campus planning grant.
Orange County Legislator Janet Sutherland told the Middletown Common Council that county officials have secured nearly $7,500,000 in grant money to revive a planned transportation hub near the city bus garage, and that recent meetings with CoachUSA and county representatives produced a “very positive” step forward.
The project matters because it would create an off-street bus pull-in, add safe parking and connect to the Heritage Trail, officials said — components they say should improve commuter access and make the area more attractive for CoachUSA riders.
“We were able to, secure almost $7,500,000 in grant money to make this project happen,” Legislator Janet Sutherland said. Mayor DeStefano later said he and staff were on a virtual meeting with CoachUSA, county…
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