Otten announces state funding for Lincoln Highway safety improvements
Rep. Danielle Friel Otten February 24, 2025 | 4:31 PM
HARRISBURG, Feb. 24 – State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten today announced state funding for Caln Township to install streetlights and a bike lane along Lincoln Highway.
The $450,000 grant was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority under its Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Improvements along two sections of Lincoln Highway will address safety issues for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project will add 42 streetlights along Lincoln Highway West (1500-1800 blocks), 48 streetlights along Lincoln Highway East (4200-4400 blocks), and pavement markings for a dedicated bicycle lane along the corridor. These improvements provide needed upgrades for an area experiencing residential and commercial growth.
“The planned improvements in Caln Township will help to ensure pedestrian safety, as well as safe access to public transportation for residents who use the bus stops along this stretch of Business Route 30,” said Otten, D-Chester. “I applaud the Caln Township commissioners for their efforts to improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers along these busy stretches of road, and I am grateful to the administration for this investment, which will help to connect Caln Township residents with local businesses, jobs and neighboring communities.”
Otten said that her office is always prepared to help organizations and municipalities apply for state funding. There are many programs offered by the state to help drive investment to local communities. Those interested can visit here to find available grants.
More information about the Multimodal Transportation Fund is available here.