Pennridge School District will receive $302,792 in state funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant while Yardley Borough will receive $312,147.
The Pennridge School District will use the funds to alleviate traffic congestion along Washington Avenue in West Rockhill Township by adding a second entrance to West Rockhill Elementary School.
“This grant for Pennridge School District will go a long way to improving safety for our students, while adding convenience for local residents,” said state Sen. Steve Santarsiero. “By adding an additional entrance at West Rockhill Elementary, the district will be improving the flow of traffic for school buses, cars and young pedestrians on their way to school.”
West Rockhill Elementary School serves more than 330 students in West Rockhill Township, and is the newest of the seven elementary schools in Pennridge School District.
The Yardley Borough project will allow for the construction of approximately 1,200 linear feet of concrete sidewalk along the northern side of North Main Street. The project will also include related stormwater and pedestrian facility improvements.
“This state grant toward the construction of sidewalks on North Main Street supports Yardley Borough Council’s commitment to pedestrian and traffic safety and the creation of a safe pedestrian passage to downtown Yardley, its stores, restaurants, offices and other businesses,” said state Perry Rep. Warren.
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