Cephas: Over $220,000 secured to improve lighting along Market Street in West Philadelphia
Rep. Morgan B. Cephas October 22, 2021 | 3:41 PM
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22 – Grant funding of $220,748 has been approved to renovate 330 streetlights on West Market Street between the intersections of 46th and 63rd streets, state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., announced today.
Cephas said the grant to the nonprofit ACHIEVEability – awarded from the Local Share Account (LSA) administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development – will support the installation of modern LED lights to create better visibility for all travelers along West Market Street.
“These fixtures will increase and improve current lighting conditions along the area to create a safer environment for residents and passerby that utilize the major road. The corridor connects West Philadelphians to the rest of the city through public transportation routes, walking, biking, and driving,” Cephas said. “A large section of the project area has recently added bike paths and increased lighting will provide safer roads for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians alike.”
LSA grant eligibility varies by county. In Philadelphia, funds are sourced from license fees for slot machines operating within the city and are eligible for use on economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community development, and public interest projects in the city.
In Philadelphia, LSA grant amounts can fall anywhere between $10,000 and $500,000.
Learn more about LSA grants through this link.