Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Dutchess/Columbia) announced that she has secured $119,000 for the Town of Poughkeepsie for traffic safety measures, including portable speed radars and trailers, flashing stop signs, and other equipment identified by the Town Police as high-priority needs.

“Speeding is a problem across the state and I was pleased to work with Poughkeepsie Town Supervisor Rebecca Edwards and the Town of Poughkeepsie Police to secure this funding for our biggest town,” said Assemblymember Didi Barrett. “This new equipment will protect drivers and pedestrians alike, reminding people to slow down, when necessary, and be more careful. Safe communities require safe streets and public safety is critical for our communities to thrive.”

“Speeding is the number one concern Town residents call my office about,” said Town Supervisor Rebecca Edwards. “With more tools like trailers and speed display signs, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police will have more resources to address unsafe driving all over town. I’m so appreciative of Assemblymember Didi Barrett for securing funds for these resources. I’m grateful to the Town Police for all they do to protect our community and glad we can deliver this equipment to keep our streets safe.”

“On behalf of myself and the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation for the funding from New York State that Assemblymember Barrett was able to secure for us,” said Town of Poughkeepsie Police Chief Joseph Cavaliere. “Traffic offenses on our roads today are a significant concern for our public, our communities and law enforcement. These funds will help us purchase much needed Traffic Enforcement and Control Equipment. This new equipment will be a huge force multiplier for us and will allow us to monitor more roadways, as well as allow us to more clearly notify the public of intersections and speed limits.”

The Town of Poughkeepsie encompasses 28.5 square miles, and has a population of over 45,000.