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GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES $76 MILLION TO CREATE GREEN JOBS, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES INVESTMENTS EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION, ENHANCE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

Date: 5/28/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2009 
CONTACT: 
Chuck Ardo 
717-783-1116 
 
Rich Kirkpatrick (PennDOT)
717-783-8800

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania will create green jobs, relieve traffic congestion and make it easier for students to walk and bike to school with the investment of $76 million in 80 transportation projects, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.

“PennDOT’s investments will help us weather the current economic storm and make lasting community improvements for future generations,” Governor Rendell said. “These investments will stimulate the economy by putting people to work creating sustainable communities that will improve our quality of life and send a clear message that Pennsylvania is a great place to live and work.

“Investments in smart transportation and creating safe routes to schools offer travel options that help reduce reliance on fossil fuels. By building more rational connections within communities we can reduce vehicle use and attract pedestrians and bicyclists. These small steps will help Pennsylvania and the nation combat climate change and reduce reliance on imported fuels,” the Governor said.

The Department of Transportation is providing $59.2 million for 50 Smart Transportation-related projects and $16.8 million for 30 Safe Routes to School projects that will improve safety and encourage walking and biking-friendly improvements.

Regionally, PennDOT will invest $14.8 million in the Greater Pittsburgh region; $18.5 million in the Greater Philadelphia region; $17.5 million in the Susquehanna Valley; $10.6 million in the Northwestern region; $5.5 million in the Lehigh Valley; $5 million in the Northeast; and $4 million in the Central region.

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