Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Reps Announce Over $7,000,000 in State Funds for Water and Road Infrastructure Projects

January 21, 2026

BUCKS COUNTY – January 21, 2026 – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with along with State Representatives Tim Brennan (D-29), Perry Warren (D-31), Jim Prokopiak (D-140), Tina Davis (D-141), and Shelby Labs (R-143) today announced $3,025,689 in state grants were awarded for 8 small water and sewer improvement projects and $4,273,080 in state grants for 5 multimodal transportation projects across the 10th Senate District.

“Investing in our sewer and water systems is about protecting public health, safeguarding our waterways, and building infrastructure that will serve our communities for generations,” said Senator Santarsiero. “These grants help communities make essential upgrades and ensure clean, reliable water for families and businesses alike. I’m proud to support these investments that strengthen our water systems. Proactive investments in infrastructure prevent inconvenient outages and costly repairs in times of crisis.”

“Investments from the Multimodal Transportation Fund keep people safe and communities connected through road and sidewalk improvements, clearer signage, and traffic calming measures,” said Senator Santarsiero. “These projects reduce accidents, improve accessibility, and make it easier for residents to walk, bike, and drive safely through their neighborhoods. I’m proud to support funding that strengthens local infrastructure and makes our streets safer for everyone who uses them.”

The awards in House District 29 are as follows:

  • $185,407 for Doylestown Borough for Water Main Replacement
  • $500,000 for Doylestown Borough for Spruce Street Tank Rehabilitation  
  • $412,515 for North Wales Water Authority for Solebury Satellite Systems Interconnection
  • $850,000 for Butler Avenue Owner LLC for roadway widening, construction of sidewalks, and intersection improvements along Butler Avenue and Iron Hill Road in New Britian Borough

“Infrastructure improvements here in Bucks County and throughout our state and nation rely on collaboration and a shared commitment among public officials to ensure the health and safety of the people we serve,” said Representative Tim Brennan. “From improving our intersections for walkability and traffic flow to replacing and upgrading the lines and instruments that keep clean water flowing to local residents, these projects reflect the work of many people. It’s an honor to be able to contribute state support for keeping our communities safe, healthy and strong.”

The awards in House District 31 are as follows:

  • $213,107 for Yardley Borough for North Main Street & University Drive Stormwater Improvements
  • $750,306 for Newtown Township for a sidewalk extension along Newtown-Yardley Road
  • $1,126,616 for Lower Makefield Township for improvements to Taylorsville Road

“Effective stormwater management is essential to protecting our roads, homes, and businesses,” said Representative Warren. “This funding will help our Yardley Borough partners address long-standing drainage issues along North Main Street and University Drive, improving resilience while preserving the character and safety of the community.”

“This sidewalk extension along Newtown–Yardley Road will make a real difference for pedestrians by creating safer, more connected routes for residents,” said Representative Warren. “It also supports the small businesses located along nearby State and Sycamore Streets by making it easier to access local shops. I’m pleased to support this funding, which reflects the community’s commitment to walkability, accessibility, and smart transportation planning by and in Newtown Township.”

“This investment in Taylorsville Road will improve safety, traffic flow, and quality of life for residents and for commuters who rely on this corridor every day,” said Representative Warren. “It will help Lower Makefield Township make roadway improvements that strengthen our local infrastructure and support economic activity throughout Bucks County.”

The awards in House District 140 are as follows:

  • $229,200 for Falls Township for Water Meter Replacement
  • $309,000 for Falls Township for Sewer Rehabilitation
  • $182,686 for Morrisville Borough to upgrade existing traffic equipment at Pennsylvania and Trenton Avenues
  • $813,472 for Morrisville Borough to install traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements along S. Pennsylvania Avenue

“Reliable water infrastructure is essential to public health and everyday life,” said Representative Prokopiak. “This funding will help the Township of Falls Authority replace outdated water meters, improving system efficiency, accuracy, and long-term reliability for residents and businesses throughout the township.”

  “Maintaining and rehabilitating our sewer systems is critical to protecting public health and the environment,” said Representative Prokopiak. “This investment will allow the Township of Falls Authority to address necessary sewer upgrades, reduce future repair costs, and ensure dependable service for the Falls Township community.”

“Upgrading traffic signals at Pennsylvania and Trenton Avenues is a smart investment in safety and efficiency for Morrisville Borough,” said Representative Prokopiak. “This funding will help modernize aging equipment, improve traffic flow, and make these busy intersections safer for drivers, pedestrians, and first responders.”

“These traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements along South Pennsylvania Avenue will significantly enhance safety for residents, families, and everyone who travels this corridor,” said Representative Prokopiak. “They will also benefit small businesses by making the area more accessible and welcoming for customers. I’m proud to support this investment, which prioritizes safer streets and a more walkable community in Morrisville Borough.”

The awards in House District 141 are as follows:

  • $492,946 for Bristol Township for Sanitary Main Lining
  • $459,241 for Bristol Township for Keystone PS Force Main Lining

“Maintaining our sewer infrastructure is critical to protecting public health and preventing costly emergency repairs,” said Representative Tina Davis. “This funding will allow Bristol Township to complete needed sanitary main lining work that strengthens the system and ensures reliable service for residents. Upgrading the Keystone Pump Station force main is an important step in maintaining a dependable wastewater system for Bristol Township. This investment will help prevent failures, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and protect our waterways and neighborhoods.”

The awards in House District 143 are as follows:

  • $224,273 for Chalfont-New Britain Township for Joint Sewage Authority Pump Station Upgrades

“I was glad to support this project to help improve wastewater operations in New Britain Township,” said Representative Shelby Labs. “Upgrading outdated autodialers with remote monitoring will speed up emergency response, reduce the risk of overflows and provide better oversight of critical infrastructure.”

Grants for small water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure projects include activities to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, and storm water system projects. Additional information about PA Small Water and Sewer Program funding can be found on the DCED website.

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth.  Additional information is available on the DCED website.

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Truck Traffic to be Prohibited on S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville Borough

August 29, 2024

BUCKS COUNTY − August 29, 2024 − Trucks weighing more than 10 tons will soon be prohibited from travelling on S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville Borough, PennDOT officials announced today, during Senator Steve Santarsiero’s (D-10) annual road tour.  The ban will protect scores of residents in the area from the adverse impact of excessive heavy truck traffic.

“For residents who live along S. Pennsylvania Avenue or on the neighboring streets, the roadway is a vital part of their day-to-day lives,” said Senator Santarsiero.  “When Morrisville Borough residents and officials first brought the issue of excessive truck traffic on S. Pennsylvania Avenue to my attention, it was clear it would take time to find the right solution to balance the interests of residents and area businesses. The prohibition of trucks on S. Pennsylvania Avenue will bring relief to residents and ensure the structural integrity of the roadbed remains intact.”

The new regulation will prohibit trucks, loaded or unloaded, weighing more than 10 tons to travel on S. Pennsylvania Avenue between Philadelphia Avenue and Tyburn Road.  Signage will be installed in the coming months to inform drivers of the restriction, at which point Morrisville Borough will begin enforcement.

Morrisville Borough Council President Helen Hlahol said, “We want to thank our State Senator Steve Santarsiero for working with us in interceding with PennDOT to reduce excessive truck traffic.  This latest positive change will greatly improve the quality of life for all residents of Morrisville Borough and help fulfill our long-term vision of revitalizing our historic and wonderful river town community.”

The issue of excessive heavy truck traffic on S. Pennsylvania Avenue has been ongoing for a decade, prompting an escalating series of actions by PennDOT and local officials to alleviate the issue.

In November 2021, a PennDOT traffic study was completed on S. Pennsylvania Avenue approaching Morrisville Borough from Falls Township, demonstrating the need to reduce the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph between Tyburn Road and 3rd Street in Falls Township, resulting in a reduction of speed for drivers entering the Borough.

Following the 2021 speed reduction, Senator Santarsiero worked closely with PennDOT to advocate for a speed limit reduction along S. Pennsylvania Avenue between Philadelphia Avenue and Post Road in the Borough.  In June 2022 the speed limit was reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph.  Additionally, PennDOT agreed to supply and install signs, without cost to the Borough, and paint speed limit markers onto the surface of the road.

Senator Santarsiero continued, “The speed reduction was a critical step to addressing the concerns of Morrisville residents and improving safety along S. Pennsylvania Avenue.  I was pleased to advocate for PennDOT to cover the costs of the signs so the burden would not fall on the Borough.”

During the Senator’s annual road tour in August 2022, Senator Santarsiero highlighted continued concerns of residents about the size and scale of truck traffic along the residential street.  At that time, PennDOT and the Senator discussed the need to change the highway designation from Intermodal Corridor to Major Collector.  This change in designation required approval from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and was necessary to allow for PennDOT to implement certain traffic calming measures along the roadway.  Senator Santarsiero met with PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll in February 2023 to share concerns about S. Pennsylvania Avenue and the need to change the designation.  Senator Santarsiero worked with the Bucks County Commissioners to advocate for the change in designation, ultimately granted by DVRPC in September 2023. 

At the same time, Senator Santarsiero joined with other elected officials and Bucks County Commissioners in sending a letter of support to Google Maps to change the preferred driving directions for drivers exiting the Keystone Trade Center and traveling to Rt 1 from S. Pennsylvania Avenue to Tyburn Road.  Google Maps agreed to change the default route, reducing the number of trucks travelling through the Borough.  Additionally, PennDOT and Morrisville Borough worked with Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to update signage in Trenton for trucks to use Route 13 after entering Morrisville.

Understanding continued concerns from residents, Senator Santarsiero helped facilitate a meeting with PennDOT, Borough leadership and residents, which took place in January 2024.  The Senator also met with Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-140), who was newly elected to the legislature in 2024, to brief him on the issue.

“I applaud the action being taken to ban trucks on S. Pennsylvania Ave,” said Representative Prokopiak.  “This action will increase the quality of life and safety for Morrisville residents, especially those living near Pennsylvania Ave.  This action is the result of a collaboration between state and local officials who all worked together to make Morrisville a better place to live.”

Senator Santarsiero added, “Thank you to the residents of Morrisville Borough for your patience as we all navigated this process together.  The intricacies of state and federal highway designations made this a complex issue that has taken years to find workable solutions for, but I am confident today’s announcement, paired with the changes already in place, will improve the lives of Borough residents.”

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Bucks County Projects Awarded $7.5M In State Grant Funding

December 24, 2020

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Several big-ticket projects in Bucks County municipalities have been awarded state grant funding from Pennsylvania.

The $7.5 million in funding comes from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), which supports economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects in the commonwealth.

DEP finds PFAS chemicals in soil near contaminated Rockhill water wells

August 7, 2019

The Pennsylvania DEP is pushing ahead with an investigation after finding PFAS chemicals in the soil of a Bergey’s Tire property near the East and West Rockhill border. The chemicals have been found in 13 nearby drinking water wells, but DEP has not yet connected the contamination to the company.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is pushing ahead with an investigation of chemicals at a Bergey’s Tire & Auto retreading center off Bethlehem Pike in West Rockhill, as it continues to evaluate a potential connection to nearby drinking contamination.

Help Keep Tyler Park Clean To Celebrate Earth Day

April 18, 2019

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Tyler State Park is a gem of a park, and you can help it stay that way by joining a cleanup event in the park on Monday, April 22.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, a cleanup event with State Sen. Steve Santarsiero will be held in the park.