DV Journal

(From press releases)

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) announced today that several municipalities in the 24th Senate District received grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Multimodal Transportation Fund to assist with traffic and pedestrian safety projects.

The following projects were awarded:

• Green Lane Borough – $200,000 for pavement and restoration of borough streets.
• Hobart’s Run Neighborhood District – $139,997 to repair sidewalks and install street lighting along Beech Street.
• Pennsburg Borough – $168,876 for pedestrian and roadway safety improvements along Eleventh Street in Pennsburg Borough, Red Hill Borough, and Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
• Skippack Township – $250,000 – for traffic improvements at the intersection of Skippack Pike (Route 73) and Bridge Road (Route 113).
• Upper Pottsgrove Township – $301,500 to improve safety at the intersection of Cherrytree Lane, Gilbertsville Road and the Sprogels Run Trail.
• Washington Township – $116,782 to make pedestrian safety upgrades at an intersection along Niantic Road.

“These investments into our roadways and sidewalks will have significant impacts on our Commonwealth’s infrastructure.” said Pennycuick, “I am always happy to see transportation improvement projects in my district receive support.”

Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-Nucks/Lehigh) and Rep. Craig Staats (R-Quakertown) announced a state grant of $750,000 to help with the cost of highway road improvements for State Road and Meetinghouse Road. The improvements will support the construction of a Wawa convenience store with gas in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County.

Sen. Jarrett Coleman

Specifically, the funding will provide for road widening on State Road to include left turn and right turn lanes, ADA sidewalk installation, pedestrian and ADA-compliant crossing, stormwater upgrades to address road widening and a new traffic signal.

“The turning lanes and improved pedestrian safety features will make a big difference for folks. This grant will improve traffic congestion overall. Plus, the upgraded stormwater infrastructure will protect the area from a storm surge,” Coleman said.

“I’m very happy to see state support for a new Wawa in West Rockhill Township,” said Staats. “Wawa’s decision to open here reflects our community’s strength as a great place to live and work. This new location will provide added convenience for residents, and I look forward to grabbing a coffee when it opens.”

The grants were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through its Multimodal Transportation Fund, which supports projects that ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation for Pennsylvania residents.

The Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of this commonwealth.

From a press release 

Delaware County Council was thrilled to join the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation, the county’s Department of Public Works, members of the Parks and Recreation Board, elected officials, and dozens of local football players, cheerleaders and their families to announce the completion of the $1.7 million capital improvement project at Upland Park on September 27.

Spanning 60 scenic acres, Upland Park is the fourth-largest county park and a much-loved part of the community. In the past year, significant improvements have been made to make this park a welcoming gathering place for everyone in the community.

Improvements to Upland Park include:

• A new playground with sensory activities for children with special needs
• Natural grass athletic fields
• Energy-efficient state-of-the-art LED lighting
• ADA-compliant parking spaces
• Environmentally friendly paved walking path
• Stormwater improvements
• Updates to the Redwood Center (including replacement of the roof and new exterior signage)

“One of the many things that makes Delco a great place to live, work, and visit is its broad array of outdoor activities, including trails and paths for hiking and biking, parks, and green spaces for enjoying time with friends and family,” said Council Vice Chair Elaine Paul Schaefer. “Over the past few years, we have seen the ways outdoor space enhances our quality of life and it also has a tangible economic benefit in our community.”

Council’s appreciation of open space is shown through the dramatic expansion and improvement of the county’s park and greenways in recent years. In addition to Delaware County Council’s $1.78 million to upgrade Upland Park, the County’s 2023 capital improvement program includes $9 million for parks, trails, and open space projects. The county has also invested over $17 million  in helping municipalities invest in their own green spaces through our Delco Greenways grant program.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources provided a grant in the amount of $57,800 to support the project, and to the Office of Housing and Community Development for their grant in the amount of $250,000.