Malagari: PennDOT granting $308,900 to Lansdale Borough to improve safety & reduce congestion at high-traffic intersections
Rep. Steve Malagari February 11, 2026 | 12:48 PM
LANSDALE, Feb. 11 – Lansdale Borough will receive $308,900 in state funding to upgrade technology at six signalized intersections, enhancing traffic flow and pedestrian safety, state Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, announced today.
The project will upgrade pedestrian walkway push buttons, install LED countdown pedestrian signals, and upgrade ADA curb ramps for greater accessibility at the following intersections:
- Broad Street and Whites Road.
- Broad Street and Hancock Street.
- Broad Street and Vine Street.
- Broad Street and Seventh Street.
- Line Street and Seventh Street.
- Lansdale Avenue and Seventh Street.
“Anyone who drives or walks through Lansdale knows how busy these intersections can be, especially during rush hour and when students are going to and from school,” Malagari said. “This funding will let us use smart technology to make our streets safer for both drivers and pedestrians -- including Lansdale Catholic students who rely on these crossings every day.”
“Walkable communities and bustling Main Streets thrive when pedestrians are prioritized,” said state Sen. Maria Collett, D-Montgomery. “I’m proud to have worked with Rep. Malagari and our partners in Lansdale Borough to support these projects that enhance local mobility, accessibility, and safety.”
Administrators from Lansdale Borough welcomed news of the grant:
John J. Ernst, Borough Manager:
“We’ve heard the public’s clear call to make borough streets safer, and this grant allows us to take meaningful steps as part of our ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety. The $308,900 secured for Lansdale, thanks to Rep. Malagari, is a transformative investment that will enhance safety and accessibility throughout the community.”
Jason Van Dame, Public Works Director:
“We’re grateful for this grant, which will help advance our ongoing infrastructure projects and modernize several outdated signalized intersections across the borough. By building on prior investments and integrating new safety features, we’re improving accessibility, enhancing pedestrian safety, and maximizing long-term value for our community.”
The investment comes from PennDOT’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement program, which aims to improve traffic flow and safety at intersections with traffic signals by installing automated enforcement at locations where data shows red-light running has been an issue.
This year, municipalities submitted 113 applications, and 51 projects were selected based on criteria including safety benefits and effectiveness, cost, and local impact.