CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) presented $850,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) to the Borough of Merchantville to upgrade pedestrian and bike path infrastructure.  

The funding was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package and will be used to upgrade pedestrian and bike path infrastructure. The upgrades will include new lighting, resurfacing, crosswalks, and ADA ramps for seniors at the senior housing center nearby to use. 

"Community Project Funding grants invest in our communities and support economic development, job creation, and critical projects that improve the quality of life,” Rep. Norcross said. “I’m proud to have secured this funding for the Borough of Merchantville to upgrade our infrastructure and enhance safe recreational opportunities for our neighbors.” 

“The funding of the Merchantville Community Project related to enhancements to the Merchantville Multi-Use path is critical to the continued success of the Borough of Merchantville and our surrounding communities,” Mayor Brennan said. “This path serves not just as the most well used amenity in our Borough, contributing to the health and wellness of residents in our region, but it is also part of a network of alternative transportation that connects the populations of the greater Camden County region to jobs and commerce. The proposed improvements for the path of lighting and accessibility to name a few, will only enhance this important connector of people and commerce and I am proud of Merchantville’s role in that and incredibly thankful to our federal representatives, particularly our Congressman, Donald Norcross, and US Senator Corey Booker for their support of this important project.” 

Rep. Norcross recently secured 14 CPF awards totaling $13,565,031 for projects throughout New Jersey’s First Congressional District to support economic development, create jobs, and respond to the most pressing needs of the community. More information on the 14 projects can be found here. 

Since the creation of CPFs in 2021, Rep. Norcross has secured $28.8 million in awards for local projects throughout South Jersey. CPF awards secured by Rep. Norcross range from road and transportation projects and affordable housing upgrades to improving health care and education accessibility.  

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