February 26, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement on Shapiro Administration’s investment of over $20 million in traffic safety improvements:
“Today’s investment of $1.9 million in traffic safety improvements in the City of Allentown represents a substantial advancement in our efforts to improve infrastructure for all residents and guests to safely travel,” said Miller.
“This investment from PennDOT, through the ARLE funding program, will redesign a 1.2-mile segment of South Jefferson Street between Elm and Lehigh Streets. It will reduce two lanes with a central turning lane and install dedicated bike lanes to enhance safety and accessibility. With the assistance of state and local partnerships that include working alongside Representative Peter Schweyer, we can all work together for the significant progression of our region. Pennsylvania’s ARLE Program is designed to improve safety at signalized intersections by providing automated enforcement at locations where data has shown red-light running has been a recurring issue,” said Miller “I look forward to supporting Governor Shapiro’s commitment to creating safer and connected communities by continuing to champion for the improvements to our infrastructure for all residents and their families.”