Senator Santarsiero and Representatives Tina Davis (D-141) and Perry Warren (D-31) announced over $300,000 in ARLE grants today for pedestrian safety and intersection improvements in Bristol and Yardley boroughs. The following projects received funding:
- Bristol Borough: $51,534.45 for safety improvements to the signalized intersection of Bristol Pike and Green Lane.
- Yardley Borough: $263,235.90 to upgrade pedestrian crossings at six locations. Upgrades include new ADA-compliant curb ramps, new crosswalks, upgraded signage, and installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) at three of the intersections. Locations listed below:
- S. Main Street at Yardley Commons
- S. Main Street and Letchworth Ave
- W. Afton Avenue at Penn Valley
- S. Main Street and Reading Avenue (RRFB installation candidate).
- S. Main Street and College Avenue (RRFB installation candidate).
- W. Afton Avenue and Breece Drive (RRFB installation candidate).
“This investment will make a real difference for people who use the intersection of Bristol Pike and Green Lane every day,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Improving safety infrastructure at busy intersections helps prevent crashes, protects pedestrians and drivers, and makes our streets work better for the entire community. I’m glad to support this funding for Bristol Borough and will continue working to bring resources home that improve safety and quality of life.”
“This funding will allow Bristol Borough to make important safety improvements at the intersection of Bristol Pike and Green Lane, helping to reduce accidents and improve traffic flow for everyone who uses the roadway,” said Representative Davis. “These upgrades will make the intersection safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, and reflect a continued commitment to investing in projects that strengthen our community and protect the people who travel through it.”
“Upgrading pedestrian crossings throughout Yardley Borough is an important step toward safer, more accessible streets for everyone,” said Senator Santarsiero. “These improvements, from ADA-compliant curb ramps to new crosswalks, will make it easier for residents, seniors, and families to get where they need to go. I’m proud to support this investment and to work with local leaders to prioritize pedestrian safety and walkable communities.”
“These grants will help Yardley Borough upgrade pedestrian crossings throughout the community, improving safety and accessibility for residents of all ages and abilities,” said Representative Warren. “By modernizing crosswalks, improving signage, and enhancing visibility at key intersections, we’re making it safer to walk, roll, and travel through Yardley. Working with Yardley Mayor Caroline Thompson, Council President David Applebaum and the other Council Members, state investments like this strengthen local infrastructure and help ensure our streets work better for everyone.”
Automated Red Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancements (ARLE) was established in 2010 as a PennDOT-administered competitive grant program. Funding for the program is generated from the net revenue of fines collected through Automated Red Light Enforcement Systems and Automated Speed Enforcement Systems. The program prioritizes safety enhancements considering both PennDOT’s Safety Network Screening methods for the project location and Crash Modification Factors associated with proposed improvements.
More information about ARLE can be found here: Apply for a Traffic Operations Grant | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.