I hope this message finds you well. This month’s newsletter includes information on Salem Church Road Corridor Study, Labor Day Op-Ed, DART Connect, DelDOT School Safety Reminder, Road Project Updates, Railway Safety Committee and Community Meetings.

My next 1st Friday of the month constituent meeting will be held at the Newark Senior Center on September 6^th at 9 am.

I have been working with Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to address traffic and safety concerns on Salem Church Road. I am delighted the first improvement of a second left turn lane is underway at SCR & SR 4. DelDOT has created a survey to collect input for a corridor study. DelDOT wants to hear from residents and stakeholders who use the Salem Church Rd corridor to best determine additional improvements.

DelDOT Survey link. Open link and click on Public Survey Summer 2024

https://www.publicinput.com/salemchurchrd

Earlier this week, we marked the 130th anniversary of Labor Day. Supporting Delaware's workers is more than just saying “thank you,” it’s passing legislation that will improve their working conditions, compensation, and overall well-being. As workers’ needs have grown, we have been there to answer their call to action and make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to provide for their family.

Below is an op-ed link from myself as Labor Chair, Vice-Chair Kim Williams State Representative, 19th District, Senate Labor Chair Sen. Bryan Townsend and Senate Labor Vice-Chair Senator Jack Walsh that discusses this work and much more.

https://baytobaynews.com/.../lawmakers-labor-day-comes...

Dart Connect is a great resource for the Newark community. Similar to ride-share services, Dart Connect allows residents to go where they want, when they want, within the Newark area. It also only costs as much as normal bus fare!

Visit https://bit.ly/3X8RZeP to learn more.

Back to school means sharing the road! It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

Slow down in school zones

Be alert, especially during school hours

Stop for school buses and pedestrians

Eyes up, phone down

Be cautious when backing out of driveways and driving through neighborhoods

Need a reminder on when to stop for a school bus? Check out today's infographic!

#BacktoSchool #SafeDriving #BeDelAWARE

Road Project Updates

There are two means of repaving streets, this includes the Community Transportation Fund and the Subdivision Street Pavement Management Fund. Both are decided on a priority-based scoring system that DelDOT sets. See below for paving project updates on roads throughout the district.

Fiscal Year 2023

• Broadfield Drive from Deerfield Road to Longfield Road, Project Completed
• Broadfield Dr from Warfield Road to Deerfield Road, Project Completed
• Brownleaf Rd from Musket Road to Ralph Road, Project Completed
• Stafford Ave from Ingleside Road to Withams Road, Project Completed
• Augusta Dr from Malvina Avenue to Marlyn Road, Project Completed
• Stafford Ave from Ingleside Road to Withams Road, Project Completed
• Dillwyn Rd from Halifax Roadd to Change in Hotmix at House 344, Project Expected to be completed Early October
• Kenmark Drive from Pearson Drive to Lisbeth Road, Project Completed
• Brookside Boulevard from Matthews Road to Old Newark Road, Currently Working
• Markley Drive from Mc Cord Drive to Matthews Road, Currently Working
• Mc Cord Drive from Brookside Boulevard to Matthews Road, Currently Working

Fiscal Year 2024

• Sonat Drive from Brownleaf Road to Spinet Road, Project Expected to be completed Mid-October
• Stephen Drive West from Granville Lane to Lisbeth Road, Project Expected to be completed Early September        
• Cordele Road from Bisbee Road to End, Project Expected to be Late September
• Darwin Drive from Longview Drive to McCann Road, Project Expected to be completed Late August
• Broadfield Drive from Penfield Drive to Warfield Road, Mid-October
• Arkfield Court from Broadfield to End, Mid-October
• Clarion Court from Durham Ct to End, Mid-October

Railway Safety Committee

The Delaware Rail Safety Committee, formed by the Delaware Safety Council, is working in conjunction with Operation Lifesaver, a national nonprofit rail safety education and public awareness organization dedicated to ending death and injuries due to trespassing and collisions on or near railroad tracks.

The goal of the committee is to bring together state and national stakeholders to address rail crossing safety issues throughout Delaware. I was asked to serve on the Rail Safety Committee with Sen. Stephanie Hansen — as chair and vice chair respectively of the legislative committees addressing transportation policy.

One of the first objectives of the committee is to advertise and promote the See Tracks? Think Train campaign to be held in conjunction with national Rail Safety Week September 23-29.

Future meetings of the committee are planned for Kent and Sussex Counties, with the next meeting taking place in Kent on October 10, 2024, location TBD.



The first meeting was held at the Deer Park Tavern, which is adjacent to a critical — and busy — rail crossing at West Main Street and New London Road. CSX, Amtrak and Norfolk Southern all have railways that run through the 24th district. Rail safety is very important because of its daily impacts on Newark residents, neighborhoods, as well as the University and its student/faculty/staff population.

I look forward to the ongoing work of this committee.

Community Meetings

If any community would like me to attend their meeting or event, please feel free to reach out to my office. The listing found below shows the additional services that my office can assist you with.

State Representative Ed Osienski | 302.577.8476 | Edward.Osienski@delaware.gov

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