$41K Grant Will Upgrade 2 Lower Southampton School Speed Zones

LOWER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —The township is getting a $41,790 grant to upgrade two school speed zones with LED and high-visibility signage with radar speed notification and traffic camera monitoring capabilities.

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a significant investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 crucial transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania.

The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives — ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for all Pennsylvanians.

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities.

By improving transportation assets, this program seeks to enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.

“Infrastructure is critical to our Commonwealth’s progress, and our ability to complete major projects is key to spurring economic growth and creating real opportunity,” Shapiro said. “Investing in and improving our infrastructure is a commonsense way to spur economic development, create jobs, and help Pennsylvanians reach their destinations safely and efficiently. These improvements will help our communities grow as we continue working together to move Pennsylvania forward.”

Reflecting PennDOT’s commitment to improving locally owned infrastructure, several projects will also help local governments address bridges and roadways in need of repair or replacement.

By investing in and prioritizing transportation projects, the Shapiro Administration aims to create a more prosperous and connected future for all Pennsylvanians.

“Whether we’re making roadways more accessible to all modes of travel or creating new connections for businesses investing in our communities, transportation is integral to our quality of life,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These projects will bring long-lasting improvements across the state.”

On Sept. 23, PennDOT will begin accepting applications for the next round of funding for grants under the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Nov. 5.

PennDOT expects to announce grant recipients next year for funding that will be available in July 2025.

The 2024-25 bipartisan budget signed by Shapiro last month allocates $80.5 million in new funding to repair roads and bridges and continues to sustainably fund the Pennsylvania State Police by reducing their reliance on the Motor License Fund.

This delivers an additional $125 million for road and bridge projects annually over the next four years. As a result of this investment, the Shapiro Administration has successfully repaired 74 bridges in 2023 and initiated 161 bridge projects in the first half of 2024.

PennDOT evaluated the applications and made selections based on such criteria as safety benefits, regional economic conditions, technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency, and operational sustainability. Below is a list of awarded projects.