El senador Santarsiero y el representante Davis anuncian 406.021 dólares para mejoras de la seguridad peatonal en el distrito de Bristol

CONDADO DE BUCKS- Senador Steve Santarsiero (D-10) y Representante Tina Davis (D-141) anunció hoy $ 406,021 en fondos estatales para mejorar la seguridad de los peatones en la concurrida intersección de Mill Street y Radcliffe Street en Bristol Borough.

"Bristol Borough se ha convertido en un destino popular, con una próspera calle principal de restaurantes, tiendas, entretenimiento y el paseo marítimo", dijo el senador Santarsiero. "Con el continuo crecimiento y revitalización de la zona, el acceso peatonal y las mejoras de seguridad se han hecho cada vez más necesarias. Las mejoras peatonales en las calles Mill y Radcliffe permitirán a residentes y visitantes aparcar en el solar junto al paseo marítimo y disfrutar con seguridad de las numerosas ofertas del municipio."

Se trata de una subvención estatal del Fondo de Transporte Multimodal a través de la Autoridad de Financiación de la Commonwealth, que se utilizará para añadir resaltos que ralenticen el tráfico y hagan más seguros los pasos de peatones.

"Bristol Borough y su zona histórica frente al mar son una joya de la corona para el condado de Bucks. Los esfuerzos de los líderes locales, como el presidente del Consejo DiGuiseppe, el alcalde DiGuiseppe, el concejal Greg Pezza, Raising the Bar Bill Pezza, y otros para revitalizar Mill & Radcliffe Street y convertirlo en un centro cultural y económico han sido un éxito rotundo", dijo el representante Davis. "Una parte importante del mantenimiento de este éxito es garantizar la seguridad de las personas. Es por eso que estoy feliz de traer este dinero de vuelta a Bristol para que el Borough puede hacer las mejoras necesarias para mantener a las familias seguras."

"La seguridad de los peatones es siempre una prioridad en Bristol Borough, y gracias al senador Santarsiero y el representante Davis tenemos la oportunidad de mejorar uno de los principales puntos problemáticos de la ciudad", dijo el alcalde de Bristol Borough Ralph DiGuiseppe III. "El futuro bump outs en esta intersección proporcionará medidas de pacificación del tráfico, reducir la cantidad de tiempo que los peatones pasan dentro de los carriles de circulación al cruzar, y, además, reducir los conflictos que estamos experimentando entre los residentes y los conductores. No puedo agradecer lo suficiente por su continuo apoyo de la Boro, y debido a sus esfuerzos esta zona problemática en la ciudad pronto será rectificada."

Para más información sobre las subvenciones de la Autoridad de Financiación de la Mancomunidad y del Fondo de Transporte Multimodal, visite el sitio web del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y Económico de Pensilvania.

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Senator Santarsiero Announces $450,000 for Plumstead Township Pedestrian Projects 

BUCKS COUNTY – Noviembre 19, 2021 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), along with state Representative Shelby Labs (R-143) today announced $450,000 in state funds to Plumstead Township for pedestrian improvements on Old Easton Road and Route 611.

“Pedestrian access is critical to keeping our communities safe,” said Sen. Santarsiero.  “The extension of the sidewalks and installation of pedestrian signaling along these active roadways will help students get to nearby schools safely and will improve access to Plumstead Township businesses.”

“Improving the safety of our intersections by installing features such as ADA compliant curb ramps, high-visibility crosswalks and pedestrian push buttons, will allow better access to our local businesses, increasing community connection,” said Rep. Labs.  “I am pleased to see these funds will contribute to our community in such ways.”

Sen. Santarsiero continued, “These pedestrian expansions are an important piece of the broader Plumstead Village Revitalization Project, ultimately improving accessibility of shops, restaurants and local amenities for residents.  I am happy to support this project and look forward to seeing this important work continue.”

Para más información sobre las subvenciones de la Autoridad de Financiación de la Mancomunidad y del Fondo de Transporte Multimodal, visite el sitio web del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y Económico de Pensilvania.

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Senator Santarsiero, Representative Warren Announce $675,000 Awarded in State Funds for Local Transportation Improvement

BUCKS COUNTY – Abril 21, 2021 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and state Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today the award of Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants to Lower Makefield Township, Newtown Township and Yardley Borough.  Lower Makefield Township will receive $353,000, Newtown Township will receive $227,000 and Yardley Borough will receive $95,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

“These funding awards are an important opportunity to make improvements to our local transportation infrastructure while providing economic benefits to our communities,” said Sen. Santarsiero.  “I enthusiastically supported all of these applications, which will hep residents enjoy the outdoors and drive traffic in our thriving boroughs.”

“Bikepath, trail, sidewalk – these CFA grants support local projects that enhance our health, our safety and our quality of life. And, these projects provide recreational opportunities and benefits to residents and businesses in all our communities,” said Rep. Warren.

Lower Makefield Township will use the funds for its Woodside Road bike path project, which will run from Makefield Highlands Golf Course to Taylorsville Road, and connect to a new path on Woodside Road.  The bike path ultimately provide bicycle and pedestrian access to Scudder Falls Bridge.

“This bike path will be a welcome addition to Lower Makefield Township, providing increased access and safety for cyclists along Woodside Road,” continued Sen. Santarsiero.

The funds to Newtown Township will be used for the second phase of construction of a multi-use trail along Lower Dolington Road.  The first phase of the trail was funded through the same grant program and was awarded in 2019.

Of the Newtown project, Sen. Santarsiero said, “The second phase of the multi-use trail along Lower Dolington Road will improve recreational opportunities for walkers and cyclists to safely enjoy the outdoors, benefit the health of our residents and keeping our residents safe.”

The Yardley Borough project will construct approximately 1,200 linear feet of concrete sidewalk along the northern side of North Main Street.  The project will also include related stormwater and pedestrian facility improvements.

“Yardley Borough is home to many restaurants and businesses right along North Main Street.  Construction of the sidewalk in this area will help customers access these shops, helping our local economy continue to grow and thrive,” said Sen. Santarsiero.

Rep Warren continued, “Senator Santarsiero and I have advocated for these grants, as they represent the state’s commitment to partner with community leaders on pedestrian and cyclist access and safety and the corresponding recreational and economic benefits to our communities.”

Multimodal transportation fund grants encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth. For more information about the Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants, visit the DCED website.

 

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