SCRANTON, PA − February 24, 2025 − Today, Senator Marty Flynn, in conjunction with the State Representatives, announces $2,905,297 in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant money benefiting the 22nd senatorial district.
Per the Department of Community and Economic Development, “The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development.”
“Investing in our communities through CFA grants means safer streets, stronger bridges, and improved roadways for everyone,” said Senator Flynn. “These critical upgrades enhance pedestrian safety and help ensure our community members reach their destinations safely.”
The awards are as followed:
- Avoca Borough was awarded $405,136 from the Multimodal Transportation Funds to make pedestrian safety upgrades to sections of McAlpine Street located in Avoca Borough, Luzerne County.
- City of Scranton was awarded $350,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for the replacement of the South Webster Avenue Bridge located in Scranton City, Lackawanna County.
- City of Wilkes-Barre was awarded $200,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for streetscape improvements along North Main Street located in Wilkes-Barre City, Luzerne County.
- Clarks Green Borough was awarded $350,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for roadway improvements along seven roadways in Clarks Green Borough, Lackawanna County.
- Dickson City Borough was awarded $350,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund on behalf of Lackawanna Executive Park Dickson, LLC for roadway safety improvements to the Main Street and Viewmont Drive intersection in Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna County.
- Dickson City Borough was awarded $400,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for Phase V of the streetscape Boulevard Avenue and crosswalk installation project in Dickson City Borough, Lackawanna.
- Dunmore Borough was awarded $184,589 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to install sidewalks along one block of Drinker Street located in Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County.
- Jenkins Township was awarded $265,572 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for roadway repairs to Chestnut and Walnut Streets in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County.
- Pittston Township was awarded $400,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to make pavement improvements to multiple roadways located in Pittston Township, Luzerne County.
Learn more about the Multimodal Transportation Fund here.
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Senate Democrats’ commitment to every Pennsylvanian here.
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