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Elgin wins $60,000 GM on Main Street grant to install patterned crosswalks downtown
Summary
The City of Elgin said it received a 60,000 grant from 'GM on Main Street' to fund eight downtown crosswalks and two patterned intersections aimed at improving pedestrian safety and unifying areas near two historic parks; volunteers reported progress on priming and painting.
An unidentified speaker said the city of Elgin was awarded a 60,000 grant from 'GM on Main Street' to install eight crosswalks and two patterned intersections in the downtown area.
The project will use a quilt-like design meant to "represent the fabric of our community," the speaker said, and officials framed the work as both a safety improvement and a visual effort to signal inclusion near two historic parks. "We're basically promoting…
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