Kean Secures $1 Million for Watchung Pedestrian Safety Improvements
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(August 20, 2026) WATCHUNG, NJ – Last weekend, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited Valley Road in Watchung with Mayor Ronald Jubin. Congressman Kean secured $1,000,000 in a House funding bill for sidewalk improvements on Valley Road through the Community Project Funding process.
“Pedestrians should be able to safely walk on the sidewalks in every community,” said Congressman Kean. “Just 7 years ago, a 12-year-old was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured while walking along this exact stretch of road. The funding that I secured will support renovations to the sidewalk to make it safe and accessible for everyone.”
“I’m grateful to Congressman Kean for his support in submitting the funding request for the Valley Road sidewalk improvements,” said Mayor Ronald Jubin. “These upgrades will give Watchung families, parents with strollers, and residents with disabilities greater access to safe, healthy acti…