A Safer Broad Street Means a Stronger Windsor

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A Safer Broad Street Means a Stronger Windsor

First Town Downtown proudly supports Broad Street Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety — because a safe, walkable downtown is essential to Windsor’s future.

As Windsor’s designated Main Street organization, our mission has always been to strengthen the economic, cultural, and social vitality of Windsor Center. A safer Broad Street is not separate from that mission — it is central to it.

For years, we’ve worked alongside residents, businesses, and town leaders to promote a downtown designed for people — not just pass-through traffic. Today, about 70% of the 10,000 vehicles traveling Broad Street each day are simply passing through. Slower speeds, shorter crossings, and improved safety measures give our local businesses a better chance to capture the attention of people already traveling through our town.

**Safety is about people — and prosperity.
When streets feel safe, families visit more often, older residents feel confident walking to local shops, and businesses thrive.

Communities across the country that have made improvements have seen:
Increased foot traffic
More time spent in downtown areas
Stronger local businesses
Revitalized commercial districts

Your voice matters in shaping the future of Windsor Center.
Together, we can build a downtown that is safe, welcoming, and thriving — for everyone.


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Mission Statement
The mission of First Town Downtown is to position and promote Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that protects and utilizes its proud heritage as the basis for developing vibrant recreational, economic and cultural activity.

Become a member of First Town Downtown and be a part of the growth of Windsor's downtown area and Windsor as a whole! Join or Renew your membership in First Town Downtown, Windsor's Main Street program.