Brewster: City of McKeesport to Receive Traffic Safety Improvement Funds

Brewster: City of McKeesport to Receive Traffic Safety Improvement Funds

McKeesport – May 29, 2019 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) announced that McKeesport is set to receive funding assistance to improve traffic safety through the Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) fund.

“This funding is instrumental to improve traffic flow and safety,” Brewster said. “I am glad to see our region receiving assistance to invest in traffic projects that will ensure both motorists and pedestrians are able to travel safely.”

Three projects were approved for ARLE funding totaling $344,000.

They include:

  • McKeesport Traffic Safety Project;
  • Versailles Avenue and Evans Street Signal Replacement; and
  • Lysle Boulevard and Coursin Street Audible Pedestrian Upgrade.

The approved projects will provide a variety of traffic safety improvements in McKeesport such as new traffic signal supports, updated pedestrian accommodations, and the creation of traffic safety programs.

According to Brewster, the improvements implemented with the ARLE funding will help to remediate speeding and sight issues that have concerned pedestrians and motorists in McKeesport.

“As travel increases in our area, we must do what we can to provide for traffic improvements that keep motorists and pedestrians safe,” Brewster said. “I believe this funding is an excellent step in addressing the traffic concerns of local residents and those traveling through the area.”

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Brewster: State Funds Approved for Traffic Light Enforcement in Allegheny Township

Brewster: State Funds Approved for Traffic Light Enforcement in Allegheny Township

Harrisburg – February 26, 2018 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced $122,000 grant to upgrade traffic signals and warning devices with LEDs located throughout Allegheny Township.

“This funding program improves safety at signalized intersections through automated enforcement at locations where data shows red-light violations have been a problem,” Brewster said. “The funds should also help with safety, mobility and relieving traffic congestion.”

The Automated Red-Light Enforcement program is administered by PennDOT. The Allegheny Township grant was one of 41 issued today.

“I will continue to seek state support for projects that improve highway safety and efficiently moderate the flow of traffic,” Brewster said.

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