Harrisburg – July 12, 2018 – Over $1 million in grant funding has been approved for three local municipalities to pay for traffic signal improvements and enhanced safety at heavily used intersections, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland).

PennDOT’s “Green Light-Go” funding was approved for Monroeville ($226,709), Versailles ($265,191) and White Oak ($601,808) in Allegheny County.  The program is designed to reimburse local municipalities for signal upgrades and intersection safety improvements. 

“These grants funds will help our local communities improve safety and security in heavily used intersections,” Brewster said.  “Protecting motorists and pedestrians, while improving traffic flow, is critical.

“Our communities are committed to making investments that will positively impact motorists and pedestrians for years to come.” 

Monroeville’s grant funding is earmarked for traffic signal upgrades at Monroeville Boulevard and Wyngate Road.  Versailles will use the funds to replace outdated equipment and install new technology to aid first responders at two intersections in the borough. 

The grant for White Oak will address issues at six intersections.  The funds are targeted for equipment upgrades related to vehicular and pedestrian traffic and helping first responders manage intersections in the borough.  

Seventy municipalities shared in the $31 million that was distributed in this round of funding.

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