Officials from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson revealed new infrastructure upgrades on Tuesday that were built to keep residents safe.

Mayor Brian Pugh said crews completed the pedestrian safety projects just in time for the new school year.

"We are always looking to make the village safer," Pugh said. "A lot of our existing transportation infrastructure was built on top of infrastructure that was pre-automobile and it's a question of adapting that environment to the modern world with cars and also pedestrians."

Some of the improvements include new sidewalks, crosswalk signs and flashing beacons.

Police Chief John Nikitopoulous said the additions were built out of great need.

"One of the biggest complaints here in town when we do our yearly surveys is traffic, speeding, and stuff like that," Nikitopoulous said.

The mayor estimated that the upgrades cost taxpayers about $10 per household. More changes may be on the way.

"We have a public hearing on additional sidewalk improvements, we're seeking a Complete Streets grant from Westchester County," Pugh said.

Residents like Matthew Shuerman said the improvements are already making a difference.

"It creates the type of neighborhood that more and more people want to live in," Shuerman said.

For information about the public hearing can be found on the Croton on Hudson website.