The funding is part of nearly $30 million in Green Light-Go Program projects across Pennsylvania. (MediaNews Group File Photo)
More than $3.6 million in state funding will support upgrades of intersections in several communities in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties.
The funding is part of nearly $30 million in Green Light-Go Program projects across Pennsylvania announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
The projects aim to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing congestion and improving traffic flow.
“The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said in a statement announcing the funding. “I’m proud that PennDOT continues to partner with communities to deliver real results.”
The following regional projects are receiving funding:
Montgomery County
• Limerick Township: $246,559 to upgrade the Traffic Management Center on Ridge Pike.
• Lower Merion Township: $385,596 to modernize Lancaster Avenue and Elliott Avenue.
• Norristown Borough: $419,713 to modernize East Fornance Street and New Hope Street.
State Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, applauded the $246,559 in grant funding from PennDOT’s Green Light Go program, which will be used to upgrade the Traffic Management Center in Limerick Township.
The Traffic Management Center, connected to Ridge Pike, actively monitors, synchronizes and manages traffic signals and cameras along the corridor to improve traffic flow and safety. It serves as a central hub for controlling field devices, providing real-time traffic data.
“With the new funding, our area will be better equipped to monitor and improve traffic conditions by optimizing flow and reducing congestion,” Ciresi said. “The funding will help enhance roadway safety and reduce response time to traffic incidents in our area. This is a needed investment in our roadway safety.”
Berks County
• Boyertown Borough: $687,949 to upgrade intersections at East Philadelphia Avenue (Route 73) with Reading Avenue (Route 562) and Madison Street.
• Leesport Borough: $155,160 to upgrade detection and controller equipment at Wall Street, Peach Street, and Cherry Street.
• West Reading Borough: $228,404 for signal retiming and equipment upgrades at multiple intersections.
Chester County
• East Whiteland Township: $191,870 to modernize Lancaster Avenue and Conestoga Road.
• Upper Uwchlan Township: $920,306 to upgrade detection and controller equipment at Route 100 and Graphite Mine Road.
• West Whiteland Township: $389,640 to upgrade multiple intersections along Route 100 and Commerce Drive.
Green Light-Go is a reimbursement grant program, and applicants are required to provide a 20% local match. Grants may be used for operational improvements such as LED technology, traffic signal retiming, developing special-event plans and monitoring traffic signals, as well as upgrading traffic signals to the latest technologies.
