Arnold, Buffalo Township getting share of $47.8M in state transportation funding
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Projects in two Alle-Kiski Valley communities are among 56 highway, bridge, transit, bike and pedestrian projects in 28 counties selected for $47.8 million in state funding, Gov. Tom Wolf’s office announced Thursday.
• Arnold is getting $53,000 for improvements to Rankin Street from Woodmont Avenue to Freeport Road. The improvements include road paving and sidewalk enhancements.
“We would like to thank the folks in Harrisburg for their continued support in helping to fix our crumbling infrastructure,” Arnold Mayor Joe Bia said. “We will continue down this path as much as we can, giving those who live in and travel through our town safe roads and sidewalks to utilize.
“All improvements we have been able to do have not come with any additional burdens being placed on our local taxpayers.”
• Buffalo Township will receive just over $333,000 for improvements on Harvey Road. They include improving an existing culvert, road repaving and replacement of a guiderail to meet current standards.
Bob Fletcher, the township’s roadmaster, said the culvert to be repaired funnels a creek under Harvey Road near its intersection with Ekastown Road.
“The old guiderail is that old wire stuff that’s been there since who knows when,” he said.
PennDOT evaluated applications for funding and selected recipients based on safety benefits, regional economic conditions, technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency and operational sustainability.
“Transportation is critical to connecting communities and economies, and we are an important partner in bringing progress across the state,” Wolf said. “These investments will improve overall mobility and safety while bolstering commercial projects.”
The City of Pittsburgh was among the larger recipients, getting $1.76 million. That money will be used to reopen part of Sylvan Avenue to pedestrian and bicycle traffic as a public trail parallel to Route 885 that will connect the Hazelwood and Greenfield neighborhoods to job centers in Oakland, the governor’s office said.
PennDOT expects to accept applications in the fall for funding in the 2023-24 fiscal year.