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Guzman secures $850,000 in MTF grants for a local project

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    February 24, 2025 | 11:17 AM

READING, Feb. 24 – State Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks, today announced that one local transportation project will benefit from an $850,000 grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund program through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

Guzman said the funds are aimed at improving pedestrian protection and accessibility upgrades to the Penn Square Redevelopment Project in Reading.

The grant was awarded to:

  • Philly Office Retail LLC. - $850,000. To revitalize pedestrian safety and accessibility upgrades to Penn Square. The funding will go toward new ADA-accessible sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, planters, street trees, bicycle racks and benches at the corners of Fifth and Penn streets.

“I am excited to welcome these grants to my district to support pedestrian protection and to create pedestrian-safe roads.” Guzman said. “Infrastructure development is a critical component for economic growth.”

“Now as a proud member of the House Transportation Committee, I feel even more committed and equipped to help improve the quality of the transportation systems in our community,” he added. “I am working to advance infrastructure improvement plans. I am advocating for more efficient and accessible systems for all users.”