"This is an outstanding accomplishment in the effort to revitalize communities and reduce sprawl in South Jersey.  This federal funding will help Runnemede, Glassboro,  Gloucester City and Haddon Township to renew and enhance existing business districts to improve the quality of life in these communities," said Andrews.  "These improvement projects will obviate the need to build new shopping and business districts in previously undeveloped open space.  I am pleased to have worked on behalf of these communities to assist in obtaining this funding."

In January of this year, mayors and council members throughout South Jersey were invited by the Congressman to identify and discuss innovative ideas and projects for their individual communities as well as the South Jersey Region as a whole.  Rep. Andrews focused on projects related to the Federal Highway transportation funding legislation and has worked with these communities to obtain federal highway funding to help improve South Jersey's transportation infrastructure.  

Runnemede's funding will be used to revitalize the Blackhorse Pike business district.  Glassboro, Gloucester City and Haddon Township will use their funding to assist in streetscape enhancements in each of these communities.  The Transportation Enhancement Program allows communities to use this funding for non-traditional projects such as bicycle and pedestrian improvements, landscaping and scenic beautification and downtown streetscape improvements.