Villanova Gets $622K For Pedestrian Safety Improvements

VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University is getting more than half a million dollars for pedestrian safety improvements at its campus, according to State Rep. Lisa Borowski.

Borowski, D-168th District, announced funding for two projects in her district.

One of them is at Villanova University.

The university received $622,133 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

These funds will be used to make pedestrian safety improvements at its Radnor Township campus, including new sidewalks to support pedestrians accessing the Villanova train station and Stoneleigh: a natural garden.

The grant was awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, which finances projects to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of Pennsylvania.

"Preventing sidewalks and crosswalks from falling into disrepair isn’t just common sense—it’s a wise and responsible investment of state dollars," Borowski said. "Well-designed and maintained walkways protect pedestrians’ lives, reduce accidents and strengthen communities overall. Everyone deserves to feel safe when walking in their neighborhood, and that’s exactly what these investments aim to achieve."

The other project is in Newtown Square.