Conklin: Nearly $340,000 secured for Ferguson Township pedestrian crossing improvements
Rep. Scott Conklin February 10, 2026 | 1:57 PM
STATE COLLEGE, Feb. 10 – Ferguson Township pedestrians and cyclists will see improved safety and mobility at several local intersections, thanks to $337,704 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, state Rep. Scott Conklin announced today.
Conklin, D-Centre, said the funding will support pedestrian crossing upgrades at the intersections of Science Park Road at Tudek/Circleville bike path, Martin Street and Park Crest Lane, and Martin Street at Park Crest Terrace Apartments.
“Ferguson Township identified these intersections as high priority for pedestrian safety and determined they would benefit from enhancements such as rectangular rapid flashing beacons, which significantly reduce the risk of pedestrian crashes,” Conklin said. “This funding ensures the township can move forward with these improvements so pedestrians and cyclists can travel more safely.”
A township mobility study recommended rectangular rapid flashing beacons with accessible buttons for the visually impaired, a refuge island, ADA-compliant curb ramps, improved lighting, and enhanced signage at the Science Park Road intersection.
The study also found that similar measures—including rectangular rapid flashing beacons, nighttime lighting upgrades, and ADA accommodations—would improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists at the Martin Street intersections.
The funding was awarded under PennDOT’s Automated Red Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancements Grant Program. More information is available here: https://www.pa.gov/services/penndot/apply-for-traffic-operations-grant.