HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced $20.4 million in funding through the Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program to support 31 transportation safety projects across 25 municipalities statewide. This initiative, aligned with the Shapiro Administration’s infrastructure goals, aims to enhance traffic safety, improve mobility, and decrease congestion.
Since its inception in 2010, the ARLE program has awarded nearly $162 million to fund 607 transportation improvement projects. For this funding cycle, PennDOT reviewed 24 applications totaling $33.5 million in requests and selected projects based on criteria such as safety benefits, cost-effectiveness, and regional impact. Funding for the program is derived from fines collected from red-light violations at 38 intersections in Philadelphia.
“This program helps communities across the state make important investments in traffic flow and safety,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These improvements complement the many road, bridge, and multimodal projects happening in Pennsylvania, and are in line with the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to invest in Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and help keep communities connected safely to opportunity and each other.”
Among the approved projects, highlights include $1.9 million to redesign a section of South Jefferson Street in Allentown, adding bike lanes and traffic safety upgrades; $647,050 for modernization of traffic signals and pedestrian improvements in Pittsburgh’s North Shore neighborhood; and $1.5 million to enhance transit safety along SEPTA’s Trolley Modernization corridors in Philadelphia.
Additional initiatives will address localized needs, such as $556,834 in Bedford Township to upgrade signals and safety infrastructure at multiple intersections, and $103,781 in Laurel Run Borough for a new mid-block pedestrian crossing. Projects also range from intersection modernization efforts in Bucks County to speed management measures in Schuylkill and Washington counties.
The ARLE program’s ongoing success demonstrates its impact on improving roadway conditions and the quality of life for Pennsylvanians. These newly approved projects will not only enhance traffic safety and mobility but also support economic activity by ensuring safe and efficient transportation networks.
With its focus on critical infrastructure, PennDOT aims to strengthen its efforts to build safer, more connected communities. Looking ahead, the ARLE program is set to remain a vital component in advancing Pennsylvania’s long-term transportation strategy.
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