Politics & Government

Abington Gets $53K For Traffic Signal, Intersection Improvements

Good news for pedestrians and drivers in Abington.

ABINGTON, PA — Abington Township has received a grant to replace and modernize traffic signals in the township.

The $53,570 in funding will support upgrades at both Greenwood Avenue/Washington Lane and Jenkintown Road/Meetinghouse Road, officials said.

The funding is part of more than $968,000 disbursed to 17 projects around Montgomery County as part of PennDOT's Green Light Go program.

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“These grants provide additional support to our municipalities to help them improve their traffic and pedestrian infrastructure," Val Arkoosh, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners said in a statement. "The awards will also create savings which will support many other worthwhile municipal projects. Even though they may not always be visible to the motoring public, these projects are important to maintaining the smooth flow of people and goods throughout the county."

In addition to signal upgrades, the Abington intersections will get countdown pedestrian signals and ADA ramps, according to the county.

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The grants come from revenue sourced from Montgomery County's $5 vehicle registration fee.

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