10 de septiembre de 2024
CONDADO DE BUCKS - 10 de septiembre de 2024 - El senador estatal Steve Santarsiero (D-10) recibió a funcionarios del Departamento de Transporte del estado en un recorrido por carretera alrededor del 10 º Distrito del Senado, anunciando proyectos de reparación de carreteras previstas, destacando las mejoras necesarias, y aplaudiendo el trabajo que se ha completado recientemente.
La gira cubrió una amplia porción del distrito, con cinco paradas y docenas de carreteras a lo largo de la ruta. En conjunción con la gira por carretera, el senador Santarsiero ha compartido un inventario de carreteras en el 10 º Distrito del Senado con las solicitudes específicas de reparación. La lista se compila de forma continua, y comparte regularmente con PennDOT, e incluye las presentaciones de los electores y los municipios.
"Muchas de nuestras carreteras están mostrando su edad y necesitan reparación y repavimentación para satisfacer las crecientes demandas de tráfico en nuestra región", dijo el senador Santarsiero. "PennDOT está trabajando con un presupuesto limitado y el personal para mantener una de las mayores partes de la carretera estatal en el país. PennDOT sigue trabajando duro para mantener nuestras carreteras seguras y operativas a pesar de estos desafíos, y me comprometo a trabajar con PennDOT para hacer frente a los proyectos destacados en la gira de este año."
El recorrido por carretera comenzó conduciendo desde la oficina del distrito del senador en Newtown Township hasta la oficina del representante Jim Prokopiak en Falls Township. El senador Santarsiero llamó la atención sobre el estado de Stony Hill Road entre la circunvalación de Newtown y Heacock Road en Lower Makefield Township y solicitó la repavimentación de la calzada. Conduciendo a lo largo de Oxford Valley Road Norte y Sur, el senador señaló el continuo deterioro de la calzada de hormigón y pidió una actualización sobre el estado del proyecto de construcción de la rotonda al sur de Lincoln Highway en Bristol Oxford Valley Road y North Oxford Valley Road en Falls Township, una parada destacada en la gira por carretera del senador en 2022.
Al detenerse en la intersección de New Falls Road y Hood Boulevard en Falls Township, el senador estuvo acompañado por el representante estatal Jim Prokopiak (D-140) para destacar la concurrida intersección, programada para ser repavimentada en el calendario de 2025 de PennDOT.
"PennDOT ha estado implementando nuevas tácticas de repavimentación para extender la vida de nuestras carreteras entre los proyectos de repavimentación a gran escala, aprovechando al máximo de un presupuesto limitado y la necesidad incesante", dijo el senador Santarsiero. "Intersecciones como esta en Falls Township son tan importantes tanto por la calzada comercial a lo largo de New Falls Road y la proximidad a Pennsbury High School. La repavimentación de esta calzada mantendrá a nuestros estudiantes, tanto los peatones y los que conducen a la escuela, seguro al tiempo que mejora la calzada a lo largo de un corredor económico ocupado en el municipio."
En la esquina de S. Pennsylvania Avenue y E. Cleveland Avenue, el alcalde del distrito de Morrisville, Gary Wallace, y la presidenta del Consejo, Helen Hlahol, se unieron al recorrido para anunciar que pronto se prohibirá la circulación de camiones de más de 10 toneladas por S. Pennsylvania Avenue. El anuncio se produce después de una década de promoción, estudios de tráfico, medidas de pacificación del tráfico y reuniones públicas. Los residentes del distrito aplaudieron el cambio, que los funcionarios del PennDOT anunciaron que se aplicaría entre finales de octubre y finales de noviembre de 2024, tras la instalación de la señalización.
"Para los residentes que viven a lo largo de S. Pennsylvania Avenue o en las calles vecinas, la carretera es una parte vital de su vida cotidiana", dijo el senador Santarsiero. "Cuando los residentes de Morrisville Borough y los funcionarios por primera vez la cuestión del exceso de tráfico de camiones en S. Pennsylvania Avenue a mi atención, estaba claro que tomaría tiempo para encontrar la solución adecuada para equilibrar los intereses de los residentes y las empresas de la zona. La prohibición de camiones en S. Pennsylvania Avenue traerá alivio a los residentes y garantizar la integridad estructural de la calzada se mantiene intacta."
La gira continuó hacia el norte a lo largo de River Road en Upper Makefield Township, destacando la importancia del proyecto en curso para repavimentar la longitud de River Road en el 10 º Distrito. El senador Santarsiero ha abogado con éxito por la aceleración de la repavimentación de River Road, lo que lleva PennDOT para comenzar el trabajo este verano, un año antes de lo previsto.
"River Road es una carretera clave para el éxito económico de New Hope y sus alrededores", declaró la senadora Santarsiero. "La hermosa cubierta de árboles que hace que el camino sea tan pintoresco significa que el agua se acumula en la calzada por más tiempo causando que la superficie de la carretera se deteriore más rápidamente. Ha sido una prioridad para mí trabajar con PennDOT para conseguir esta carretera en mejor forma, por lo que es una unidad más segura y más agradable para los residentes y visitantes. Estoy encantado de que este proyecto esté en marcha y agradezco el compromiso de PennDOT de dar prioridad a esta importante carretera."
Deteniéndose en Francisco's on the River en Upper Makefield Township, la Supervisora del Municipio, Yvette Taylor, habló del problema de las inundaciones a lo largo de la carretera. PennDOT proporcionó una actualización sobre un proyecto de sustitución de tuberías que ayudará con la mitigación de inundaciones, prevista para 2025. PennDOT también señaló que la repavimentación de River Road a través de Upper Makefield Township y la repavimentación de la Ruta 532 en el municipio se completará en la primavera de 2025.
Continuando por el municipio de Buckingham, la siguiente parada fue en el emplazamiento de la futura rotonda en la intersección de la Ruta 263 y la Ruta 202. El Senador Santarsiero y el Representante Tim Brennan fueron informados por los ingenieros del proyecto sobre su diseño. El senador Santarsiero y el representante Tim Brennan fueron informados por los ingenieros del proyecto sobre el diseño del mismo, y la Junta de Supervisores y el ingeniero del municipio de Buckingham se unieron a la visita para expresar su apoyo a la realización de las obras lo antes posible.
La última parada de la gira reunió a funcionarios locales de Doylestown Township y Doylestown Borough para discutir las necesidades de repavimentación pendientes a lo largo de State Street en el municipio y el municipio, y la necesidad de un proyecto de capital para hacer frente a la condición de la Ruta 611 y la Ruta 202. Después de la parada, el senador Santarsiero guió al PennDOT por las rampas de intercambio de las dos autopistas, haciendo hincapié en la urgente necesidad de invertir en las carreteras de alto tráfico.
Al término de la visita, el senador Santarsiero agradeció a PennDOT su duro trabajo y reafirmó su compromiso de abogar por una mayor financiación de la agencia estatal.
"PennDOT trabaja sin descanso para ver que nuestras carreteras son seguras y funcionales para los automovilistas y peatones con recursos limitados", dijo el senador Santarsiero. Es fundamental que invirtamos en nuestras infraestructuras para que el PennDOT disponga de los recursos adecuados para satisfacer las crecientes necesidades de nuestras comunidades".
El 10º Distrito del Senado incluye Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Buckingham Township, Chalfont Borough, Doylestown Borough, Doylestown Township, Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township, Morrisville Borough, New Britain Borough, New Britain Township, New Hope Borough, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Plumstead Township, Solebury Township, Tullytown Borough, Upper Makefield Township y Yardley Borough.
Julio 31, 2024
BUCKS COUNTY − Julio 31, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), along with Representatives Tim Brennan (D-29) and Jim Prokopiak (D-140), announced today $1,027,735 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go program for improvements in the 10th Senate District.
The awards are as follows:
- Doylestown Borough – $340,995 for modernization of signal equipment at W. State Street/W. Court Street & Clinton Street
- Doylestown Township – $184,240 for modernization of signal equipment at Pebble Hill Road & Edison Furlong Road (Route 2049) as well as Limekiln Road & Ferry Road.
- Doylestown Township – $242,700 to update traffic signal equipment at various location throughout the Township.
- Falls Township – $259,800 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Hood Blvd & Pennsbury High School
“Each of these projects will improve mobility while increasing pedestrian safety at high use intersections around the district,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Technological upgrades to our signal equipment ensure all pedestrians have the ability to move naturally and safely throughout our communities.”
“This is the latest in a string of good news for drivers, pedestrians, and bikers in our district. I know all of us are ready for safer, smoother commutes ahead,” Rep. Brennan said. “Sen. Santarsiero and I are always advocating for state funding for road and traffic projects in our communities. I’m glad to see Pennsylvania making smart investments into the infrastructure that impacts our daily lives.”
Of the funding for Falls Township, Rep. Prokopiak said, “The safety of our school students and is of paramount importance. I am pleased to see Falls Township and PennDOT invest in improving the traffic light in front of Pennsbury High School.”
Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Grant funding through the Green Light-Go program 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 information visit the PennDOT website.
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Septiembre 21, 2023
BUCKS COUNTY − Septiembre 21, 2023 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) hosted PennDOT officials on a road tour around the 10th Senate District, announcing planned roadway repair projects, highlighting needed improvements, and applauding work that has recently been completed.
The road tour covered an expansive portion of the district, with 7 stops and dozens of roads featured along the route. In conjunction with the road tour, Senator Santarsiero has shared an inventory of more than 60 roads in the 10th Senate District with specific requests for repair. The list is compiled on a rolling basis, and regularly shared with PennDOT, and includes submissions from constituents and municipalities.
“Many of our roadways are showing their age and need repair and repaving to meet growing traffic demands in our region,” said Senator Santarsiero. “I have strongly supported increasing funding for transportation infrastructure and recognize that PennDOT is working with a limited budget and staff. Despite these challenges, PennDOT continues to work hard to keep our roads safe and operational and I am committed to working with PennDOT to address the projects highlighted on this year’s tour.”
The road tour began by driving through the intersection of Route 413 and Route 13 in Bristol Township, highlighting potholes and uneven road surface at the busy intersection. Senator Santarsiero noted that while work has been done along both Route 413 and Route 13 leading up to the intersection, the intersection itself needs to be prioritized for repairs.
Stopping on Green Lane, along the border of Bristol Borough and Bristol Township, Senator Santarsiero was joined by representatives from both Bristol Borough and Township and Rep. Tina Davis’ (D-141) office to discuss drainage issues. PennDOT officials shared they will replace deteriorating grates on Green Lane. Addressing the flooding under the Amtrak bridge, Bristol Borough and Township officials committed to identifying the source and path of the underground drainage pipes to better understand the necessary steps for flood mitigation.
Cars driving on Green Lane in Bristol Township.
The tour continued down Edgely Road and Tyburn road where Senator Santarsiero urged PennDOT to expedite the resurfacing of these roads. Then at a stop on Woolston Drive with Falls Township Director of Public Works Jason Lawson and staff from Rep. John Galloway’s (D-140) office, the Senator also requested a full resurfacing of the roadway there.
Stopping along Taylorsville Road in Lower Makefield Township, Senator Santarsiero was joined by Lower Makefield Township Supervisor Daniel Grenier, Township Manager David Kratzer, Public Works Director Derick Fuller, Community Development Director Jim Majewski and Rep. Perry Warren (D-31). Senator Santarsiero expressed his gratitude for the state’s recovery effort following the Julio 15th flash flood in Upper Makefield and Lower Makefield townships, which tragically took seven lives. “I want to thank Governor Shapiro and Secretary Carroll for their leadership and immediate action to repair the damage caused by the Julio 15th flash flood in Upper Makefield Township,” said Senator Santarsiero. “During a time of tragedy, their teams worked quickly and diligently to make the necessary repairs and implement improvements to help the community better weather future storms.”
During the Julio 15th flash flood, the Maplevale neighborhood in Lower Makefield Township took on considerable water causing damage to several homes. Senator Santarsiero and Rep. Warren have been working with Lower Makefield Township officials to develop a long-term plan for stormwater management to mitigate future flooding along Taylorsville Road and in Maplevale.
L to R: Rep. Warren, Lower Makefield Township Supervisor Dan Grenier, Senator Santarsiero and PennDOT District 6 Assistant District Executive for Operations Fran Hanney and PennDOT Manager of Legislative and Government Affairs Brenda Rios.
Continuing the road tour along State Street in Doylestown Borough, Senator Santarsiero made note of the need for resurfacing, which was reiterated during a stop along State Street near Doylestown Hospital. During the stop, which included Rep. Tim Brennan (D-29), Doylestown Borough Council President Jack O’Brien, Doylestown Township staff and Bucks County Planning Commission staff, the Senator also referenced the 2022 road tour and the ongoing need for a large-scale capital project to improve the Doylestown Bypass and Routes 202 and 611 in Doylestown Township.
Senator Santarsiero speaks to PennDOT and Doylestown Borough and Township officials.
At a stop in Chalfont Borough, Senator Santarsiero brought to PennDOT’s attention ongoing concerns about the bridge on Business Route 202 over the North Branch of the Neshaminy Creek. The roadway surface is in good condition, but Chalfont Borough officials, including Mayor Brian Wallace, Borough Council President John Engel and Borough Manage Shawn Curran, who joined the Senator at the stop, had reached out to the Senator’s office to request assistance in getting the structure of the bridge inspected and updated.
Bridge along Business Route 202 over North Branch of Neshaminy Creek in Chalfont Borough.
Continuing on to Plumstead Township, the next stop was the intersection of Route 202 and Route 413, where the need for road resurfacing and leveling was brought up. At this stop, Senator Santarsiero was joined by Rep. Shelby Labs (R-143), Plumstead Township Supervisors Jim McColb and Dan Hilferty and Public Works Director Alan Bleam.
Senator Santarsiero greets Plumstead Township Director of Public Works Alan Bleam.
The tour continued through Solebury Township, highlighting the need for road resurfacing along Sugan Road before continuing through Upper Makefield Township along Wrightstown Road. Senator Santarsiero also used the opportunity to once again ask PennDOT to prioritize resurfacing the entire length of River Road in Bucks County.
The road tour wrapped up with a stop along the Newtown Bypass where Senator Santarsiero, joined by Newtown Township Supervisor Dennis Fisher, thanked PennDOT for their work resurfacing portion of the high-traffic roadway. “I want to thank PennDOT District 6 for their tireless work to keep our roadways safe,” Sen. Santarsiero concluded.
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15 de julio de 2022
BUCKS COUNTY − Julio 15, 2022 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today the award of $1,248,462 in state funds for five projects in the district as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go grant program.
Four municipalities were awarded grants to complete five projects:
- Doylestown Township – $469,492 for fiber interconnection of traffic signals at seven intersections along Swamp Road (Route 313);
- Doylestown Township – $100,000 for safety upgrades including flashing yellow arrow and advance dilemma-zone detection along Route 611 from Edison Furlong Road to Kelly Road;
- Dublin Borough – $129,360 for upgrades to traffic signals at three intersections along Main Street (Route 313);
- Falls Township – $244,290 for upgrades to the traffic signal at Trenton Road and North Olds Boulevard; and
- Lower Makefield Township – $305,320 for upgrades to the traffic signal at Pine Grove Road and Big Oak Road.
“These upgrades will help relieve congestion and improve the flow of traffic on some of our busiest roadways, benefitting residents and travelers,” said Sen. Santarsiero. “Traffic signal upgrades like these projects increase accessibility to our local businesses and ensure safety on our roadways.”
Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Grant funding through the Green Light-Go program 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 information visit the PennDOT website.
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21 de abril de 2022
BUCKS COUNTY − Abril 21, 2022 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and state Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced $873,000 in state funds for Newtown Township to improve pedestrian safety and access in the Newtown Business Commons. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Multimodal Transportation Fund.
“State investments in our transportation keep our community connected and our economy thriving,” said Sen. Santarsiero. “This project will help the Newtown Business Commons close existing trail and sidewalk gaps and improve pedestrian access while better connecting the Business Commons to the community. My Newtown office is on the edge of the Commons, so I have seen firsthand how bustling the area is and the need for these improvements.”
“Like many of our residents I regularly walk and run in the Newtown Business Commons,” said Rep. Warren. “This project will improve pedestrian safety and expand connectivity in and between our communities. It will close existing trail and sidewalk gaps and will help residents and visitors experience all Newtown has to offer.”
The project includes construction of 0.5 mile of five-foot wide concrete sidewalks, stormwater management improvements, construction of ADA curb ramps, improved striping and signage, installation of benches, and landscaping. The Newtown Business Commons sits on 300 acres in Newtown Township, just off the Newtown Bypass, and is home to more than 200 companies, including aeronautical, biomed, biotech, engineering, medical and general office organizations. It also includes a hotel and conference center, the Newtown Post office, and restaurants.
“We are excited and thrilled to learn the township was awarded this multimodal grant from PennDOT,” said Dennis Fisher, Newtown Township Board of Supervisors Chairman. “It will not only help us provide interconnections and link neighborhoods together, but it will also provide us with sidewalks and other infrastructure improvements to revitalize our Business Commons.”
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 PennDOT website.
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27 de diciembre de 2021
CONDADO DE BUCKS - 27 de diciembre de 2021 - El senador estatal Steve Santarsiero (D-10) y el representante John Galloway (D-140) anunciaron hoy que el municipio de Falls recibirá $ 756,881 del Departamento de Transporte de Pensilvania (PennDOT) para mejoras de tráfico y seguridad. Los fondos se utilizarán para mejoras en 7 intersecciones en el municipio de Falls, que incluyen:
- Trenton Road y Andover Road,
- S. Olds Boulevard y Queen Anne Drive,
- N. Olds Boulevard y Trenton Road,
- Lincoln Circle y Lincoln Highway,
- W. Trenton Avenue y Woolston Drive,
- W. Trenton Avenue y Alden Avenue, y
- W. Trenton Avenue y Big Oak Road
"Estas mejoras en la seguridad del tráfico ayudará a mantener a los conductores y peatones seguros en las intersecciones ocupadas a través de Falls Township", dijo el senador Steve Santarsiero. "Estas mejoras mejorarán el acceso de los peatones a las tiendas, escuelas y atracciones de la comunidad, al tiempo que proporciona a los vehículos de respuesta de emergencia un acceso más seguro para responder a las emergencias."
Las mejoras de seguridad incluirán la instalación de señales peatonales en cada intersección para alertar a los vehículos y dar a los peatones el tiempo necesario para cruzar la calzada con seguridad, así como la adición de nuevas rampas de acera ADA. El municipio también instalará dispositivos de anticipación en todos los semáforos de las intersecciones, lo que facilitará el paso seguro de los vehículos de emergencia independientemente del tráfico existente.
"Estos fondos ayudarán a Falls Township hacer mejoras importantes en siete intersecciones locales, la mejora de las señales de tráfico para los conductores y ayudar a los peatones a moverse con seguridad", dijo el representante John Galloway. "Proyectos como estos mantener nuestra comunidad segura y mejorar el acceso a las empresas."
El programa ARLE (Automated Red Light Enforcement) de Pensilvania tiene como objetivo mejorar la seguridad en los cruces señalizados mediante la aplicación automatizada de la ley en los lugares donde los datos muestran que el cruce de semáforos en rojo ha sido un problema. Para obtener más información sobre el programa ARLE, visite el PennDOT PennDOT.
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Julio 7, 2021
BUCKS COUNTY— Julio 7, 2021 — Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today the award of $271,520 in state funds to Newtown Borough as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Green Light-Go grant program.
Newtown Borough will use the funds for a complete upgrade to the traffic signal at Lincoln and Washington Streets. Along with the modernization of the traffic signal, the project will include new pedestrian accommodations.
“This upgrade will help relieve congestion and improve the flow of traffic in Newtown Borough, benefitting residents and visitors,” said Sen. Santarsiero. “With so many shops and restaurants along State Street in the Borough, increasing accessibility both for cars and pedestrians will continue to boost our local economy while keeping our community safe. I was happy to work on getting the state to award this much-needed grant.”
“During my 7 years on Newtown Borough Council, traffic safety and traffic congestion were ongoing topics of conversation and concern,” said Rep. Warren. “As state representative it was a pleasure working with Newtown Borough Council toward securing this Green Light Go grant. This traffic signal upgrade will enhance safety and reduce congestion on two heavily trafficked thoroughfares through Newtown. Newtown Borough residents, Newtown Township residents, visitors, businesses and passers-through all will benefit from this traffic signal and safety project.”
Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Grant funding through the Green Light-Go program 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 information visit the PennDOT website.
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Diciembre 27, 2019
BUCKS COUNTY – Diciembre 27, 2019 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the reopening of the bridge carrying Limekiln Road over Cooks Run in Doylestown, following the completion of a bridge rehabilitation project. The announcement comes several weeks ahead of the previously expected project completion date.
Sen. Santarsiero had previously urged PennDOT to prioritize repairs to the Limekiln Road Bridge, and included it as a stop during his PennDOT road tour in Septiembre. The project was scheduled following Sen. Santarsiero’s advocacy, along with state Representative Wendy Ullman (D-143), on behalf of Doylestown Fire Company, highlighting the importance of this bridge to avoid unnecessary delays in emergency response times.
“I am pleased to see that the Limekiln Road Bridge has been repaired and reopened ahead of schedule,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “This bridge is important to ensuring Doylestown Fire Company can respond to emergencies in a timely manner and that emergency vehicles are no longer restricted from accessing the most direct routes to those in need.”
“Thank you to PennDOT and Senator Santarsiero for making this project a priority for completion,” Jay Fetterolf, President of Doylestown Fire Company, said. “It will certainly speed up our response times for emergencies throughout Doylestown. I am pleased to see the work was completed so quickly.”
The rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Limekiln Road over Cooks Run is part of PennDOT’s $7.8 million project to rehabilitate seven poor condition bridges in Bucks and Montgomery counties, three structurally-deficient culverts in Bucks County, and to stabilize a stream embankment at a bridge in Bucks County.
For more information, including updates on PennDOT’s Five-Year Resurfacing Plan, visit the PennDOT website.
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Noviembre 8, 2019
BUCKS COUNTY – Noviembre 8, 2019 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the release of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Five-Year Resurfacing Plan for Bucks County. This list reflects requests to prioritize certain roads most in need of attention highlighted during Sen. Santarsiero’s Septiembre road tour.
Sen. Santarsiero directed the road tour with representatives from PennDOT and local officials to emphasize roads and bridges throughout the 10th Senate District in need of repair. Three of the roads that were included on Sen. Santarsiero’s tour are now scheduled for repaving in 2020. These roads are Route 202 in Buckingham and Solebury Township, Big Oak Road in Lower Makefield, and Business Route 1 in Falls Township.
Last week, Sen. Santarsiero announced that Limekiln Road Bridge, which was also part of his PennDOT road tour, would be undergoing rehabilitation that was previously not scheduled. This news came after Sen. Santarsiero, along with state Rep. Wendy Ullman (D-143), advocated on behalf of Doylestown Fire Company to PennDOT officials the importance of this bridge to avoid unnecessary delays in emergency response times.
“I’m glad to see so many state highways in the 10th Senate District on PennDOT’s Five-Year Resurfacing Plan,” said Sen. Santarsiero. “I’m grateful to PennDOT for their receptiveness in prioritizing these key roads for repaving and rehabilitation in 2020.”
The Five-Year Resurfacing Plan can change depending on the upcoming winter season or unforeseen emergencies. Residents can be kept up to date at PennDOT.gov.
Sen. Steve Santarsiero represents the 10th Senatorial District, which includes: Bedminster Township, Buckingham Township, Chalfont, Doylestown, Doylestown Township, Dublin, East Rockhill Township, Falls Township, Haycock Township, Hilltown Township, Lower Makefield Township, Morrisville, New Britain, New Britain Township, New Hope, Newtown, Newtown Township, Perkasie, Plumstead Township, Sellersville, Silverdale, Solebury Township, Telford, Tullytown, Upper Makefield Township, West Rockhill Township, and Yardley.
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Septiembre 12, 2019
BUCKS COUNTY – Septiembre 12, 2019 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced during a road tour with state and local representatives that two local bridge replacement projects and several repaving projects will be the focus of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) investment.
Sen. Santarsiero directed a road tour with representatives from PennDOT, state Representative Wendy Ullman (D-143) and local officials to highlight roads and bridges throughout the 10th Senate District in need of repair.
The PennDOT tour began at the Limekiln Road bridge in Doylestown Township and ended at the Falls Township Municipal Building located off Business Route 1. Roads and bridges also toured included Route 202 in Doylestown and Solebury Townships, Route 32 in Yardley, Edgewood Road bridge (nearby Sandy Run Road) and Big Oak Road in Lower Makefield, North Pennsylvania/Union Street bridge in Morrisville Borough, and Route 13 in Morrisville Borough and Falls Township.
At the Limekiln Road bridge stop, Sen. Santarsiero was joined by Rep. Ullman and representatives from the Doylestown Fire Company to demonstrate to PennDOT the need for moving up the timetable for the replacement of the bridge.
“The Limekiln Road bridge has needed to be replaced for quite some time,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “We are working with PennDOT on this project because this is a high-traffic bridge and because its ultimately a public health and safety issue for the Doylestown Fire Company. Being able to get fire trucks across this bridge in order to get to people in need when there are emergencies is absolutely critical.”
“I would like to thank PennDOT for their receptiveness in meeting the needs of the Doylestown community,” Rep. Ullman said. “First, recognizing the critical placement of the Limekiln Road Bridge, they prioritized making needed repairs to reduce inconvenience to the community. Second, our office worked with them to expedite permits for Doylestown Fire Company so their emergency vehicles can maintain response times. Third, when we brought to their attention that the Thompson Bike Classic was concerned about the safety of the riders, they performed a milling and resurfacing miracle on West Court Street, completing the project in two days’ time, just days before the race.”
“Minutes count when there’s an emergency,” said Jay Fetterolf, President of the Doylestown Fire Company. “This is a vital street in our community. Anything that can be done to speed up this process would be greatly appreciated.”
“A lot of our infrastructure was built in the 20s, 30s, and 40s, and we’re coming up on a time where we have to make major infrastructure investments for our bridges,” said Ken McClain, PennDOT’s District Executive for District 6. “We’re looking to add the bridge onto one of our on-demand bridge contracts.”
On behalf of the Doylestown Fire Company, both Sen. Santarsiero and Rep. Ullman wrote letters of support to PennDOT and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to make the replacement of the bridge a top priority. According to Sen. Santarsiero, with new weight restrictions and the bridge being designated as “Poor” by PennDOT, Doylestown Fire Company has had to take detoured routes – leading to increased response times.
Edgewood Road bridge and Sandy Run Road in Lower Makefield Township.
Sen. Santarsiero also wrote a letter of support to PennDOT on behalf of Lower Makefield Township in calling for the coordination of the replacement of the Edgewood Road Bridge project with the township road realignment work in the same area. The project coordination would ensure the reopening of nearby Sandy Run Road.
“One of the things my office will work with PennDOT and the township on is to move the bridge project up on the list,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “We need to stop thinking of the Edgewood Road bridge and Sandy Run Road projects as separate projects. This road tour is about better coordinating our efforts at the state and local level.”
The PennDOT tour route was as followed:
Press Stop: Arrive 1:30 pm – Depart 1:50 pm
- Limekiln Road bridge (Doylestown Township) Drive toward New Hope: Arrive 2:15 pm– Depart 2:30 pm
- Route 202 (Doylestown Township/Solebury Township)
- Resurfacing Drive toward Yardley: Duration 30 minutes
- Resurfacing Press Stop: 3:00 pm – Depart 3:20 pm
- Edgewood Road bridge (Lower Makefield Township) Drive toward Big Oak Rd: 3:30 pm (Duration 10 minutes)
- Big Oak Road (Lower Makefield Township)
- N. Pennsylvania/Union Street bridge that crosses the canal (Morrisville Borough)
- On the TIP for 2022 Drive toward Falls Township: 4:10 pm (Duration 10 minutes)
- Route 13 (Morrisville Borough/Falls Township)
- Resurfacing Drive toward Falls Township Building: 4:25 pm (Duration 15 minutes)
- Lincoln Highway/Bus. Rt. 1
- Resurfacing
End tour: Falls Township Building
- 188 Lincoln Hwy, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
