State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-53, and State Sen. Maria Collett, D-12, announced the grant award this week
Traffic and pedestrian safety is set to improve at six signalized intersections in Lansdale Borough, thanks to a $308,900 PennDOT grant, supported, in tandem, by State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-53, and State Sen. Maria Collett, D-12.
According to Malagari’s team, the project will upgrade pedestrian walkway push buttons, install LED countdown pedestrian signals, and upgrade ADA curb ramps for greater accessibility at the following intersections:
“Anyone who drives or walks through Lansdale knows how busy these intersections can be, especially during rush hour and when students are going to and from school,” Malagari said in a news release. “This funding will let us use smart technology to make our streets safer for both drivers and pedestrians -- including Lansdale Catholic students who rely on these crossings every day.”
“Walkable communities and bustling Main Streets thrive when pedestrians are prioritized,” said Collett. “I’m proud to have worked with Rep. Malagari and our partners in Lansdale Borough to support these projects that enhance local mobility, accessibility, and safety.”
Administrators from Lansdale Borough welcomed news of the grant.
“We’ve heard the public’s clear call to make borough streets safer, and this grant allows us to take meaningful steps as part of our ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety,” Ernst said. “The $308,900 secured for Lansdale, thanks to Rep. Malagari, is a transformative investment that will enhance safety and accessibility throughout the community.”
Borough Public Works Director Jason Van Dame said the community and administration are grateful for the grant, which will advance Lansdale’s ongoing infrastructure projects.
“We’re grateful for this grant, which will … modernize several outdated signalized intersections across the borough. By building on prior investments and integrating new safety features, we’re improving accessibility, enhancing pedestrian safety, and maximizing long-term value for our community,” Van Dame said.
According to Malagari, the investment comes from PennDOT’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement program, which aims to improve traffic flow and safety at intersections with traffic signals by installing automated enforcement at locations where data shows red-light running has been an issue.
This year, municipalities submitted 113 applications, and 51 projects were selected based on criteria including safety benefits and effectiveness, cost, and local impact, Malagari said.
