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Eatontown to add bike lanes, splash pad upgrades and all-abilities playground with state and county support
Summary
The mayor said the borough won $203,000 in NJDOT bikeways funding and $100,000 in a state transportation line item to add bike lanes and pedestrian improvements; park upgrades included a new splash pad, concession stand and all-abilities playground funded by grants.
Council and staff described recent park and bicycle infrastructure upgrades funded by state and county grants during the reorganization meeting.
The mayor said, "We also won $203,000 in bikeways funding from the NJDOT" and described a partnership with Monmouth County to create a consistent bike lane along Industrial Way, where the borough and county each own different sections of the road. He said the borough intends to match county planning so a connected corridor can be built.
Park improvements reported include a newly installed splash pad and concession stand at Gerbis Park, dog-agility fencing and completion of phase 3 of the greenway to enhance biking and walking between Wolcott Park and Wampum. The mayor credited state grant funding for an all-abilities playground (referred to as Jake’s Law playground) and said sidewalk work and ADA access improvements were underway in several parks.
Officials said they will coordinate paving, bike-lane design and park contracts with county partners and will bring project updates to future council meetings.
