BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley will get nearly $3.5 million for traffic signal upgrades and additional transportation projects, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office said.
In a pair of announcements issued Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, Shapiro’s office stated the state would invest $77 million from the Green Light-Go and Multimodal Transportation Fund.
The money will be used for traffic safety and highway, bridge, bike and pedestrian projects, including several throughout the Lehigh Valley.
In all, $30 million would be invested in 57 municipalities across 24 counties, including more than $2.7 million across five municipalities in the Lehigh Valley.Governor's office news release
In the Dec. 30 release, the administration stated $30 million would be invested in 57 municipalities across 24 counties, including over $2.7 million across five municipalities in the Lehigh Valley.
The Green Light-Go Program has aimed to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing congestion and improving traffic flow, with $96 million distributed through the program since Shapiro took office.
Green-Light Go grants are provided as reimbursements to municipalities for projects that improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals.
The projects funded through the fiscal year 2025-26 budget list eligible improvements including installing light-emitting diode, or LED, technology; traffic signal retiming; special-event traffic planning; traffic signal monitoring; upgrades to modern signal technologies; and more.
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton projects
In Lehigh County, Allentown will get $798,480 to upgrade signal equipment at 19th Street, Roth Avenue and Walbert Avenue.
In Northampton County, Bethlehem will get $298,480 to modernize about 100 signals citywide, and $370,608 to replace LED signal bulbs at about 90 intersections.
Easton will get $339,416 to modernize Seitz Street and West Berwick Street; Moore Township $158,800 to modernize Route 512 and Route 946; and Palmer Township $748,044 to modernize Milford Street, Greenwood Avenue and Kingwood Avenue.
"The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently."State Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll
According to the governor’s office, many of the funded projects will upgrade traffic signal detection and control technology, reduce congestion, and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
"Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, our top priority is serving the people of our commonwealth by improving the services that make a real difference in Pennsylvanians' lives," state Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll said.
"The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently.
"I'm proud that PennDOT continues to partner with communities to deliver real results."
More local projects funded
The administration also issued a release on Dec. 23, stating that 54 highway, bridge, bike and pedestrian projects in 34 counties across the state were selected for more than $47 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grant funding to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies and ports and rail freight entities.
“Whether we’re making roadways more accessible to all modes of travel or creating new connections for businesses, these investments from the Multimodal Transportation Fund will support critical, long-lasting improvements.”State Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll
The money is used to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit access.
Nearly $790,000 will go toward projects in the Lehigh Valley.
In Lehigh County, Allentown will get $560,000 for intersection upgrades at Hanover Avenue and Linden Street.
In Northampton County, Easton will get $228,364 for pedestrian safety improvements on Larry Holmes Drive.
“Infrastructure is essential to Pennsylvania’s growth and to connecting people with opportunity,” Shapiro said.
“When we invest in safer roads, bridges, ports and transit, we’re creating jobs, strengthening local economies and making it easier for people to get where they need to go — whether that’s to work, school, or a small business on Main Street.
"These projects deliver real results for communities across the Commonwealth and keep Pennsylvania moving forward safely and efficiently, no matter how they get around.”
Reflecting PennDOT’s commitment to improving locally owned infrastructure, several of the projects also will help local governments address bridges and roadways in need of repair or replacement.
“Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, PennDOT is improving transportation in communities across the Commonwealth,” Carroll said.
“Whether we’re making roadways more accessible to all modes of travel or creating new connections for businesses, these investments from the Multimodal Transportation Fund will support critical, long-lasting improvements.”
