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Allentown Awarded $1.5 Million to Improve Street Safety

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Posted In: Public Safety Public Works
Date: August 12, 2025

Allentown Awarded $1.5 Million to Boost Safety, Reduce Congestion, and Improve Multimodal Transportation

The City of Allentown has been awarded $1.5 million to improve street safety, reduce congestion, and prmote cleaner air through a series of transportation upgrades. The funding, secured through the Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) in partnership with the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study (LVTS), the Commonthwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Transportation, was announced during a news conference at South Mountain Middle School. 

The projects will benefit pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers across the city, with a focus on safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. 

Key projects include:

  • $719,000 for EnergyEfficient LED Street Lighting: Upgrading pedestrian lighting citywide with high-efficiency LEDS to improve visibility, public safety, and reduce energy use. 
  • $400,000 for Safe Routes to School: Enhancing pedestrian safety around schools by upgrading infrastructure and creating new school zones. 
  • $300,000 for Multimodal Improvements on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive: Installing ADA-compliant ramps, improved traffic controls, and high-visibility crosswalks to make travel safer and more accessible for all. 
  • $95,000 for Traffic Enhancements on Albert Street: Adding traffic controls and "Share the Road" markings to better connect the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor with Canal Park and encourage active transportation. 

City officials say these improvements will make Allentown's streets safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for residents and visitors. 

 

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