Transportation projects in two West Hills communities are among 66 statewide that will receive more than $51 million combined from the state’s Multimodal Transportation fund.
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Monday that transportation projects in 32 counties will benefit from the program, with funding going toward highway, bridge, aviation, ports and bike/pedestrian initiatives – all in the name of providing a safer and more reliable transportation system for state residents.
Locally, Coraopolis and Moon Township are among four Allegheny County communities that will share in some of the funding.
Coraopolis will receive $375,000 to replace existing roadway and sidewalks to allow pedestrians and vehicles to more easily access the borough’s central business district.
Meanwhile, the Moon Transportation Authority will get more than $2.3 million for several projects. One is to rebuild Montour Run Road by adding through lanes and turn lanes and upgrading intersections, and by reconstructing Marketplace Boulevard by widening the road and adding turn lanes and sidewalks.
The work will help address existing traffic issues, improve safety and open the door to 780 acres of private development.
A portion of the Moon money also will be used to replace nearly 500 feet of failing sidewalk and fence along Hamilton Road.
In Beaver County, Ambridge will receive nearly $1.9 million for improvements to Eighth Street from Route 65 to Merchant Street.
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities. Shapiro said that by improving transportation assets, this program seeks to enhance communities, pedestrian safety and transit revitalization.
Shapiro also said that infrastructure is critical to the state’s progress and Pennsylvania’s ability to complete major projects is key to spurring economic growth and creating new opportunities.
“Investing in and improving our infrastructure is a commonsense way to spur economic development, create jobs and help Pennsylvanians reach their destinations safely and efficiently,” he said. “These improvements will help our communities grow as we continue working together to move Pennsylvania forward.”
PennDOT will begin accepting applications at 8 a.m. Sept. 23 for the next round of funding for grants under the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Nov. 5.
PennDOT expects to announce grant recipients next year for funding that will be available in July 2025.
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