Main Street Sidewalk Project In Yardley Gets Boost

YARDLEY, PA — The Main Street sidewalk project in Yardley got a financial boost from the state government on Tuesday.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero announced that a $125,000 state infrastructure grant for the second phase of the sidewalk project has been approved. The Main Street funding was part of nearly $2 million in infrastructure grants in Bucks County that Santarsiero announced.

"The funding for these infrastructure projects will advance public safety and drive economic growth," Santarsiero said in a news release. "As these projects begin to take shape, residents, businesses, and commuters alike will experience the improvements to our thriving community."

In Yardley, local officials — both those currently in office and those elected to office last week — have named the Main Street sidewalk project as a top priority.

"I'm excited for Yardley Borough to receive this grant toward the completion of the North Main Street sidewalk," said David Bria, a member of Yardley Borough Council. "Ensuring safe pedestrian access to our downtown area is one of council's top priorities, and this opportunity will help bring us one step closer."

The money will come from the Commonwealth Financing Authority's Multimodal Transportation Fund and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Community Conservation Partnership Program.

Also included in the grants is $100,000 for Morrisville Borough for curb-ramp accessibility improvements to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.