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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Brighton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County Road Projects and Bike Infrastructure
A 10-year-old local resident sent a touching letter and a $10 donation asking the town to install a crosswalk and speed limit sign on Penfield Road near Colonial Village Road due to speeding cars and dangerous conditions. Town leaders discussed working with the county DOT to evaluate crosswalk installation and traffic calming measures.
Reallocation of Sidewalk Funding via State DOT
The town accepted a $35,000 federal grant to help fund new and improved sidewalks along Clover Street, enhancing pedestrian safety near the 490 bridge.
Multiversity Trail Phase 1 TAP Grant Match Assurance
Brighton is committing up to $350,000 in local special revenue amenity funds to secure a state transportation grant for the Multiversity Trail Phase 1 project. This funding will help expand pedestrian and bike infrastructure connecting the University of Rochester area toward RIT.