Tag: Pennsylvania Act 89

Roadbuilding

PennDOT gives $33 million in funding to municipality traffic signal upgrades

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is providing 94 municipalities $33 million from its “Green Light-Go” program to help upgrade traffic signals. “This is the third round of funding disbursed to support increased safety and mobility across more Pennsylvania towns,” says Gov. Tom Wolf. “The Green Light-Go program addresses a fundamental trigger for congestion, deficient […]

May 15, 2017

Roadbuilding

Pa. municipalities get more than $466 million for local road and bridge maintenance

Municipalities in Pennsylvania will receive roughly $466.2 million in liquid fuel payments for local road and bridge maintenance projects through the state’s Act 89 transportation plan. This year’s funds increased 5 percent from the 2015 total of $445.3 million. Municipalities were given $320.8 million in 2013, prior to Act 89 being put in place. “The funds received […]

March 1, 2017

Roadbuilding

PennDOT providing $40 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants to 37 projects

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is providing $40 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants to 37 highway, bridge, bike and pedestrian projects. “The fund allows us to assist communities with needed transportation improvements that otherwise may not move forward,” says PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. “This process represents an opportunity for worthwhile local projects to […]

October 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

PennDOT giving $445 million in liquid fuel payments to municipalities for transportation expenses

Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is distributing $445.3 million in liquid fuels payments to certified municipalities to be used in bridge and road maintenance. The payments are available due to the state’s Act 89 transportation plan. This year’s distribution is a 16-percent increase compared to the $381 million sent out last year. The […]

March 1, 2016