Traffic Safety Grants Awarded To Doylestown Township And Borough

BUCKS COUNTY— Doylestown Borough and Doylestown Township have been awarded $767,935 in state grants for traffic safety improvements in their municipalities.

The grants, awarded through PennDOT's Green Light Go program, were announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Representative Tim Brennan (D-29).

The awards include:

• Doylestown Borough - $340,995 for modernization of signal equipment at West State Street/West Court Street and Clinton Street
• Doylestown Township - $184,240 for modernization of signal equipment at Pebble Hill Road and Edison Furlong Road (Route 2049) as well as Limekiln Road and Ferry Road.
• Doylestown Township - $242,700 to update traffic signal equipment at various locations throughout the township.

The upgrades will include the installation of modern traffic signal technology, improved timing systems, and better pedestrian signals, all aimed at creating a more efficient and safer transportation network.

“Each of these projects will improve mobility while increasing pedestrian safety at high-use intersections,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Technological upgrades to our signal equipment ensure all pedestrians have the ability to move naturally and safely throughout our communities.”

“This is the latest in a string of good news for drivers, pedestrians, and bikers in our district. I know all of us are ready for safer, smoother commutes ahead,” Rep. Brennan said. “Sen. Santarsiero and I are always advocating for state funding for road and traffic projects in our
communities. I’m glad to see Pennsylvania making smart investments into the infrastructure that impacts our daily lives.”

Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Grant funding through the Green Light-Go program may be utilized for a range of operational improvements including, but not limited to light-emitting diode (LED) technology installation, traffic signal retiming, developing special event plans and monitoring traffic signals, as well as upgrading traffic signals to the latest
technologies.