Twardzik, Argall Announce Grant for Traffic Safety Improvements in Butler Township
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce that Butler Township in the 123rd District has been awarded $20,280 in funding through the Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Transportation Enhancement Grant Program.
The funding will be used to purchase four “Radar Sign Safety in a Box” kits to help reduce excessive speeds and decrease the frequency and severity of motor vehicle accidents on Fairgrounds Road and Fountain Street.
“Investing in traffic safety is critical to protecting our communities,” said Twardzik. “These radar signs will serve as an important tool in encouraging safe driving habits and preventing accidents in Butler Township.”
“Upkeeping our roads and bridges is an important piece of building strong communities, yet these projects can be very expensive for local governments,” said Argall. “I’m grateful this highly competitive state funding will help make Butler Township safer for motorists.”
The Automated Red Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancements Grant Program (ARLE Funding Program) was established in 2010 as a PennDOT-administered competitive grant program. In total, this round of grants will provide nearly $20.4 million in funding to support 31 safety projects across 25 municipalities.
Funding for the program is generated from the net revenue of fines collected through Automated Red Light Enforcement Systems and Automated Speed Enforcement Systems. Grant applications are accepted annually during the month of June.
Representative Tim Twardzik
123rd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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