Briggs announces funding for Lower Merion traffic light project
Rep. Tim Briggs February 27, 2025 | 2:46 PM
HARRISBURG, FEB. 27 – State Rep. Tim Briggs announced Lower Merion Township will receive a $630,921 grant for critical traffic signal modernization and pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Lancaster Avenue (Route 30) and Church Road. The funding comes as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Automated Red-Light Enforcement program, which awarded a total of $20.4 million to 31 municipalities across the state.
“I am excited to see Lower Merion Township receive this significant investment in traffic safety,” said Briggs, D-Montgomery. “This grant will go a long way toward improving pedestrian safety and modernizing traffic signals, helping to reduce congestion and make our roads safer for everyone. I commend PennDOT and the Shapiro administration for their commitment to improving infrastructure and keeping our communities connected.”
The project will focus on enhancing traffic flow and pedestrian safety at one of the township's busiest intersections. With more people commuting, walking, and driving through the area, these improvements will ensure a safer, more efficient experience for all road users.
The ARLE program, which funds improvements at signalized intersections, is primarily supported by fines from red-light violations at 38 intersections currently operational in the commonwealth. The program is designed to reduce congestion, enhance mobility, and improve safety at high-traffic intersections.
“I will continue to work with my colleagues and PennDOT to secure funding for important projects like this one that prioritize the safety and well-being of our communities,” Briggs said.
Since 2010, the ARLE program has distributed nearly $162 million, funding 607 transportation enhancement projects across the state. For more information about the ARLE program, visit the PennDOT website.
State Rep. Tim Briggs represents the 149th Legislative District, which is composed of Bridgeport, West Conshohocken, Upper Merion and parts of Lower Merion in Montgomery County.
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