Pittsburgh Review

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is distributing about $15 million to 32 municipalities across the state through Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding.

According to Gov. Tom Wolf's (D-PA) website, the funds are for 36 various safety projects in 20 counties. The ARLE program has a focus on safety improvements at intersections where people have been known to run red lights. The funds come from fines from red light violations in Philadelphia at 36 different intersections.

“This program helps communities across the state make important investments in traffic flow and safety,” Wolf said, according to his website. “These improvements complement the many road, bridge and multimodal projects happening in Pennsylvania.”

There were 151 applications submitted, amounting to $46 million in requests. Funding is for projects that improve safety, enhance mobility and reduce congestion. The projects were chosen by a committee based on safety benefits, cost, effectiveness, and the local and regional impact. Since 2010, there has been $127.79 million awarded through ARLE, which has funded 537 projects.

Projects in Allegheny County are as follows: Carnegie Borough receives $10,422 for the installation of radar feedback signs on Forsythe Road. Coraopolis Borough receives $298,250 for traffic signal replacement to include overhead signals to reduce red light running and pedestrian accommodations. Hampton Township receives $175,000 for South Pioneer Road roadway safety improvements including the replacement on an out-of-date guide rail.

McCandless Township receives $451,483 for signal component updates project at 21 locations throughout the municipality. Upgrades will include accessible pedestrian signals, flashing yellow arrow installations, controller replacements and rewiring existing signal equipment. Penn Hills Township receives $565,292 to replace the traffic signal at Frankstown Road (SR 0400) and Beulah Road (SR 0130).