Whitpain Gets $108K For Walton Road Pedestrian Crossing

WHITPAIN, PA -- Whitpain will receive an $108,000 grant to create signalized pedestrian crossings at Township Line and Walton Road.

The funding was part more than $1 million in Montco 2040 Implementation Grants which were disbursed to projects in thirteen municipalities, the county announced Thursday. Montco 2040 is the county's comprehensive plan which focuses on connecting communities and improving both environmental sustainability and the economy.

“Montgomery County is focused on continuing to build on our success in making the county the best place to live, work, play, and open a business," Valerie Arkoosh, the chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, said in a statement. "We achieve these goals by partnering with our local municipalities to create connected communities, sustainable places and a vibrant economy. These grants represent diverse projects that will improve and enhance the high quality of life in the county."

Projects were selected for funding for their potential impact and how they satisfied one of the county's three "focus categories": supporting downtowns, improving trails and paths for walking and biking, and revitalizing office parks.
The funding in Whitpain falls into the first category. According to the county:

"Whitpain Township will provide signalized pedestrian crossings with curb ramps, push buttons, pedestrian signal heads, and crosswalks at a five-point intersection of Township Line Road, Walton Road, and Norristown Road. This intersection currently prohibits pedestrians from crossing despite a strong network of sidewalks and walking paths in surrounding developments. Allowing for pedestrians to safely cross the intersection will provide a muchneeded
opportunity for residents and workers to access businesses and destinations around the intersection. The project meets the goals of Whitpain’s comprehensive plan, which was completed last year."

This grant program has awarded more than $2 million in grants to projects across the county since it was launched last year.

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