SHARON, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement program awarded $205,000 in grants for two traffic projects in the city.
The city will receive $85,000 for updates to traffic signal equipment at 17 intersections and $120,000 to increase overall vehicle and pedestrian safety measures at the intersection of North Sharpsville Avenue and Pitt Street.
“This transportation funding will help Sharon complete multiple traffic improvements and increase safety for all,” said Rep. Parke Wentling of Mercer, R-7th.
The commonwealth’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement program aims to improve safety at signalized intersections by providing automated enforcement at locations where data shows red-light running has been an issue. Projects were selected by an eight-member committee based on criteria such as safety benefits and effectiveness, cost and local and regional impact.