Gov. Tom Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian recently announced the approval of funding for 64 projects to improve transportation alternatives and enhance mobility and public accessibility across the state, 43 of which were funded through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“This is another example of how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is quickly helping Pennsylvanians,” said Wolf. “These projects will help make travel in these communities safer and healthier.”
The following received grants in Bucks County:
– Bucks County Planning Commission: $850,000 to construct a 1.7-mile extension of the Newtown Rail Trail into Northampton Township, beginning at Bristol Road and continuing along the former Fox Chase-Newtown SEPTA rail line corridor to terminate at the Churchville Nature Center
– Doylestown Township: $1.4 million to add a structure-mounted barrier to the shoulder of the Limekiln Road bridge over Route 611 and develop a shared-use path along Shady Retreat Road and Burpee Road to create connections to three schools
– Bucks County Transportation Management Association: $65,000 to enhance traffic safety education in grades K-8 by offering free assemblies and events to schools with guest speakers on pedestrian safety and distracted driving (BIL)
“We are thrilled to secure this safety funding that will ultimately bring top-notch speakers and dynamic presenters to our great school districts throughout Bucks County,” said TMA Bucks executive director Stephen Noll. “These funds will enhance our already strong commitment to making the Bucks County community safer for everyone through our Community Traffic Safety Program.”
