$1.6M Coming For Transportation Upgrades In Yardley Area

YARDLEY, PA —Four Yardley area communities will be getting $1.65 million in state funding to make transportation improvements.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10) has secured $1,651,156 in state funding for projects to improve transportation accessibility in the 10th Senate District.

These grants are awarded through the Commonwealth’s Multimodal Transportation Fund and administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development.

The awards in the 10th Senate District are:

• Lower Makefield Township: $550,000 for improvements to Taylorsville Road
• Upper Makefield Township: $575,000 for streetscape improvements on Route 532
• Yardley Borough: $278,712 for Dolington Road sidewalk extension
• Morrisville Borough: $247,444 for ADA accessibility improvements

Lower Makefield Township will use the funding to construct a sidewalk along the east side of Taylorsville Road from Highland Drive to McKinley Avenue.

The path will connect to Yardley Borough’s ongoing construction of a pedestrian path along N. Main Street.

“I enthusiastically supported this funding award for Lower Makefield Township to improve pedestrian accessibility for residents and provide a pedestrian-safe route into Yardley Borough,” Santarsiero said.

State Rep. Perry Warren (D-31), whose district includes Lower Makefield, Upper Makefield, and Yardley Borough, supports the upgrades.

"This grant will help keep Taylorsville Road, which connects our communities and provides access to downtowns and residential areas, safe and efficient,” Warren said.

Yardley Borough will use the funding to extend the sidewalk on Dolington Road, one of the last segments remaining from the North Main Street sidewalk project.

“Yardley Borough has been pursuing an ambitious sidewalk improvement campaign to promote walkability and accessibility throughout the Borough,” the senator said. “I proudly supported this funding, which will also help connect Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Townships.”

Rep. Warren said of the funding for Yardley Borough, “This further extension of Yardley Borough sidewalk enhances safe access to downtown Yardley for Lower Makefield and Yardley residents and supports our local economy.”

Morrisville Borough will use the funding to make ADA curb ramp enhancements at several intersections along West Palmer Street.

“These improvements to West Palmer Street will help increase accessibility and safety of pedestrians within Morrisville Borough,” Santarsiero said. “This investment in accessible infrastructure will make the Borough more inclusive and welcoming while adhering to federal accessibility standards.”

Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-140), who represents Morrisville Borough said, “We must continue to invest in Pennsylvania’s infrastructure to allow all of our neighbors to have accessible sidewalks and walkways. This $247,444 grant awarded to Morrisville Borough will help ensure that all residents and visitors of Morrisville will be able to navigate their community safely, while also reducing the burden for such improvements on local taxpayers.”

Upper Makefield Township will use the funding to make improvements to the streetscape along George Washington Memorial Boulevard (Route 532).

“Upper Makefield Township, as home to Washington Crossing Historic Park, will play a critical role in our region’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026,” Santarsiero said. “These improvements will enhance a key roadway around the park, benefitting both residents and tourists.”

“This state grant program will improve and beautify the historic and downtown area of Washington Crossing and support tourism and the local economy,” Warren added.

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth. Additional information is available on the DCED website.