Newtown Borough Awarded $192K For Pedestrian, Bicycling Safety

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Newtown Borough has been awarded $192,594 in state funding for pedestrian and cyclist improvements along Frost Lane.

The Multimodal Transportation Fund grant, awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will be used to construct 1,230 linear feet of sidewalk to provide shared bicycle and pedestrian spaces on Frost Lane and the borough’s sidewalk network.

“We are grateful to have been identified for this grant distribution, and I hope it yields wonderful results for the Borough," said Newtown Borough Council President Tara Grunde-McLaughlin.

The grant was announced jointly by State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Perry Warren, a former Newtown Borough Councilman.

“This project will increase the mobility of walkers and runners by expanding the borough’s existing sidewalk network, better connecting Frost Lane residents to the businesses in the borough,” said Senator Santarsiero. “I was happy to advocate for this grant for Newtown Borough and look forward to seeing these improvements implemented as part of the borough’s continued efforts to advance pedestrian and cyclist safety.”

“I live near Frost Lane, and I have seen firsthand both how widely used the road is by pedestrians and bicyclists and how treacherous it can be. Thanks to this state grant, safety, and quality of life for cyclists, pedestrians, and, well, everyone in the area will be improved,” said Representative Warren. “Congratulations to Newtown Borough Council on this award; their commitment and hard work pays off for the entire community and beyond.”