Bucks County Planning Commission

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Zone Management (CZM) grant program will begin accepting applications for the FY25 CZM grant round on August 26th. The DEP will host virtual pre-application workshops to prepare applicants for the FY25 CZM grant round. The same workshop will be offered twice: •Monday, August 12 from 10-11:30AM •Tuesday, August 20 from 2:30-4PM Register: https://lnkd.in/eP5AziKN Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e-xj9UzA

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that 63 municipalities will receive over $30 million to support traffic signal upgrades, increasing safety and mobility across Pennsylvania's communities through their “Green Light-Go" program. Many Green Light-Go grants help municipalities relieve congestion and improve traffic flow by upgrading to newer detection technologies – which in turn allows traffic signals to respond to real-time traffic demand. Congratulations to the following Bucks County municipalities on the grants received through this program: Doylestown Borough - $340,995 for modernization of signal equipment at W. State Street/W. Court Street & Clinton Street Doylestown Township - $184,240 for modernization of signal equipment at Pebble Hill Road & Edison Furlong Road as well as Limekiln Road & Ferry Road. Doylestown Township - $242,700 to update traffic signal equipment at various location throughout the Township. Falls Township - $259,800 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Hood Blvd & Pennsbury High School. Riegelsville Borough - $412,160 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Easton Road & Delaware Road Upper Southampton Township - $445,214 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at County Line Road & Second Street Pike. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gaJip4YH

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently announced that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension will switch to open road tolling in January 2025. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's height and number of axles. The sensor-based collection system allows cars to maintain highway speeds, rather than slowing down to pass through toll booths. The commission says open road tolling will save the PA Turnpike $25 million per year in maintenance and operation costs.

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced the following off-peak travel restrictions are scheduled for Route 1 northbound in the vicinity of the Trenton-Morrisville (Route 1) Toll Bridge for this week. • 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26, single-lane closure from PA milepost 80.4 to NJ milepost 0.6 • 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday, single-lane closure from PA milepost 80.4 to NJ milepost 0.6 The lane closures are for the Trenton-Morrisville Toll bridge Paving & Deck-Sealing Improvement Project. Moderate travel delays are possible approaching the toll bridge from Pennsylvania. Motorists are urged to reduce speeds and exercise caution when traveling through active work areas. The schedule is subject to change due to weather, emergencies and other considerations.

According to information from the US Department of Transportation, 7,522 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States in 2022. That's 21 pedestrians a day and 145 pedestrians a week. On average, 1 pedestrian was killed every 69 minutes and injured every eight minutes. Everyone is a pedestrian at some point in the day, which is why pedestrian safety is an essential part of every highway safety communications plan. In an effort to improve pedestrian safety and reduce incidents, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains a website containing important pedestrian safety information.

Staff is currently assisting Doylestown Borough with the development of a new comprehensive plan. To that end, Transportation staff, along with our planning intern, Abigail Thomas, recently performed a site visit to areas identified during the public outreach process as problematic for pedestrians and bicyclists. Staff will provide a synopsis of identified problems and recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety in those areas. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eTNkEZUA

Bucks County Parks and Recreation is undertaking a Comprehensive Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Plan to help improve the 9,000+ acre park system. They are requesting input from Bucks County residents and visitors of the parks system to understand how people use the park system, what works well, and what could be improved. Take the Survey: https://lnkd.in/eCU-PJJU

🚧 Preparations for the construction of the Langhorne-Yardley Road Intersection Improvements Project in Middletown Township are underway! This project involves two intersections along Langhorne-Yardley Road. Langhorne-Yardley Road & Bridgetown Pike: The existing signalized T-intersection will be replaced by a single-lane roundabout. Langhorne-Yardley Road & Woodbourne Road: The northern leg of Woodbourne Road will be reconstructed to improve the alignment at the intersection, auxiliary turn lanes will be constructed on all four approaches, and the traffic signal equipment will be completely replaced and modernized. The widening of the eastern leg of this intersection will also provide for a left turn lane on Langhorne-Yardley Road approaching Erica Drive. Read More: https://lnkd.in/e5Xz3QFT

We are pleased to announce the July 2024 edition of the BCPC’s newsletter, Planning InSight! https://lnkd.in/edwK7M3v Our newsletter serves as a regular and timely method of updating you on our activities, as well as informing you on planning topics that may be of interest to Bucks County residents and municipalities. Please subscribe to our mailing list to directly receive future issues: https://lnkd.in/em8xB_cd We welcome your feedback and input, enjoy!

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that more than 80 police departments across Southeastern PA will begin targeting aggressive driving as a part of a statewide mobilization. This initiative will target heavy truck violations, pedestrian safety, red light running, and tailgating. Motorists demonstrating unsafe behaviors, such as driving too fast for conditions or other aggressive actions, will also be cited. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eNqfEWEp