Young announces over $673,000 for transportation projects
Grants awarded to improve safety and access
Rep. Regina Young February 25, 2025 | 3:17 PM
HARRISBURG, Feb. 25 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced that two grants totaling $673,120 have been awarded to organizations in the 185th Legislative District.
The following grants were awarded from the Multimodal Transportation Fund, administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority:
- $442,120 to the city of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation for constructing an employee and pedestrian pathway connection at the Philadelphia International Airport. The project will create safer and more accessible continuous walkways between terminals, commercial buildings and plazas.
- $231,000 Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for preliminary engineering of the signalization project for South Broad Street adjacent to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. These projects will improve connectivity for pedestrian and vehicular safety and accessibility.
“Transportation is a priority in our area,” said Young. “As we continue to see the redevelopment of the Navy Yard area, traffic and safety improvements are required for the increased tourism and industry coming to South Broad Street. Safety and accessibility enhancements for the Philadelphia International Airport are always in order as air traffic and commerce fuels our economy.
“I’m glad to see this funding awarded for these important high-traffic and active areas to ensure safety and access for travelers, commuters and our workforce.”
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development.
The 185th Legislative District is comprised of areas in South and Southwest Philadelphia, along with Tinicum Township and Colwyn Borough in Delaware County.
