Takac announces over $500K Green Light-Go grant to upgrade signals at Curtin Road & University Drive
Rep. Paul Takac January 7, 2026 | 10:14 AM
HARRISBURG, Jan. 7 – State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, announced today that College Township has been awarded $503,700 in Green Light-Go funding to upgrade traffic signal equipment at the intersection of Curtin Road and University Drive.
The project advances key goals of Pennsylvania’s Long Range Transportation Plan, including enhancing safety for both motorized and non-motorized users, strengthening mobility for residents, businesses, and visitors, and improving the performance of the Commonwealth’s transportation assets. The upgrades will benefit a critical, high-volume corridor serving State College and the Penn State University Park campus.
“This project will rebuild an aging traffic signal that has exceeded its expected useful life, improving overall safety and operational efficiency at this high-vehicle and high-pedestrian intersection on the Penn State University campus,” said Frank Scott, College Township’s signals technician. “The township extends its sincere thanks to Representative Takac and PennDOT District 2 signals staff -- particularly Jon Tate and Ron Ogden -- for their support of this successful grant application.”
“Anyone who has driven, walked, or biked through this area knows how important proper signal timing is to safely navigate this very busy intersection,” Takac said. “This investment will make a real difference for safety and mobility in College Township, especially on busy sports weekends and during peak commuting times.
“This is a smart and effective use of public transportation funds, and I applaud the College Township team for spearheading this ambitious project.”
Green Light-Go grants are provided on a reimbursement basis to municipalities for improvements that enhance the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. The projects will be funded through the fiscal year 2025–26 appropriation. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to, installing light-emitting diode technology, traffic signal retiming, developing special-event traffic plans, monitoring signal performance, and upgrading signals to the latest technologies.
More about the grants is available here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2025/shapiro-administration-invests-nearly--30m-in-municipal-traffic-.