Gene Yaw

01/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/08/2024 16:51

Yaw Announces Nearly $1 Million for Traffic Safety Improvements in Bradford, Union Counties

HARRISBURG - Nearly $1 million in state funding for traffic safety improvements through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) "Green Light-Go" program has been awarded in Bradford and Union Counties, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).

"I was pleased to hear that several projects throughout the 23rd District received state funding through the Green Light-Go program," Yaw said. "I applaud these municipalities for developing successful applications, which will directly improve safety and traffic flow."

Grants totaling $983,928 were awarded to the following municipalities:

Bradford County

  • Towanda Borough - $14,800 for traffic signal retiming along Main Street in the Borough

Union County

  • Kelly Township - $592,600 for modernization of the signal equipment for the two intersections at US15 & Loan Road and US15 & Walter Drive.
  • Lewisburg Borough - $376,528 for Multiple upgrades for traffic signals located along Market Street, includes four intersections Market & 2nd St, Market & 3rd Street, Market & 4th Street, Market & 7th Street.

Statewide, 73 municipalities received over $30 million to support the traffic signal upgrades, increasing safety and mobility across Pennsylvania's communities through PennDOT's "Green Light-Go" program.

Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Funding 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.

For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw's website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com.

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