PennDOT is investing $13 million to slow down drivers and support several traffic safety projects across Philadelphia through its Automated Speed Enforcement Program, writes Leland Pinder for 6abc.
Much of the money has been collected from the fines given from red light and speed cameras, and is part of the Josh Shapiro’s administration’s broader effort to improve roadway safety across the state.
“Dangerous driver behavior – like speeding – makes everyone on the road less safe,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “This program aims to discourage speeding and change people’s behavior, and invest those funds back in the community, in projects that help keep everyone safe.”
About $500,000 of the funding will go towards expanding the Automated Speed Enforcement Program with additional speed cameras, while another $1.5 million will help with pre-development planning under the Highway Safety Improvement Program. The latter includes traffic signal upgrades, intersection medications, and lane and crosswalk markings.
About $5 million will be allocated towards the design and construction of safety improves and multimodal transportation that aims to reduce crashes and improve accessibility.
Lastly, $2 million each will go towards intersection improvements designed to slow traffic and reduce pedestrian and cyclist vulnerability; design intersection modifications along Torresdale and Rising Sun avenues; and traffic calming measures.
Read more about the millions behind invested to improve traffic safety across the city at 6abc.
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