Governor Josh Shapiro announced today a substantial investment of over $51 million in the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to support 66 critical transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania. The funds will enhance a variety of infrastructure needs including highways, bridges, aviation, ports, and pedestrian pathways, aiming to ensure a safe and efficient transportation network throughout the state.
The counties benefiting from these projects include:
- Allegheny
- Armstrong
- Beaver
- Bedford
- Berks
- Bucks
- Butler
- Cambria
- Centre
- Chester
- Clearfield
- Delaware
- Fayette
- Franklin
- Indiana
- Jefferson
- Lackawanna
- Lancaster
- Lehigh
- Luzerne
- Lycoming
- Mercer
- Monroe
- Montgomery
- Northampton
- Philadelphia
- Schuylkill
- Susquehanna
- Union
- Washington
- Wayne
- York
The MTF provides financial aid to a diverse group of entities, including municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities. This strategic funding is designed to improve community infrastructure, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.
Governor Shapiro highlighted the importance of these investments, stating, “Infrastructure is critical to our Commonwealth’s progress, and our ability to complete major projects is key to spurring economic growth and creating real opportunity.” He noted that such infrastructure initiatives are vital for economic development and ensuring that Pennsylvanians can travel safely and efficiently.
PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll added, “Transportation is integral to our quality of life. These projects will bring long-lasting improvements across the state, making roadways more accessible to all modes of travel and fostering new connections for businesses and communities.”
The funding follows the bipartisan budget signed last month by Governor Shapiro, which allocates an additional $80.5 million to road and bridge repairs, significantly boosting the state’s infrastructure over the next four years. Notably, this investment has already facilitated the repair of 74 bridges in 2023 and initiated 161 bridge projects in the first half of 2024.
PennDOT is set to open applications for the next funding round on September 23, 2024, with an application deadline on November 5, 2024. The criteria for project selection include safety benefits, regional economic conditions, job creation, energy efficiency, and operational sustainability.
Highlighted projects include pedestrian and vehicular access improvements in Allegheny, Armstrong, and Beaver counties, among others, with each tailored to address specific local needs such as safety enhancements and traffic flow improvements.
For more detailed information on the awarded projects and future application processes, interested parties can visit PennDOT’s official website.
