August 19, 2024
Scranton, PA – Senator Flynn is pleased to announce the allocation of crucial funding through this year’s PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund, aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure across Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. This initiative is designed to provide financial assistance to a wide range of entities, including municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities.
The PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund is instrumental in improving transportation assets, which in turn boosts community development, enhances pedestrian safety, and supports transit revitalization. This year’s funding underscores the Commonwealth’s commitment to fostering economic growth through strategic infrastructure investments.
“Infrastructure is the backbone of our communities and our economy,” said Senator Flynn. “The funding provided through the PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund not only addresses critical transportation needs but also plays a vital role in driving economic development and improving the quality of life for our residents. By investing in these projects, we are building a safer, more connected, and more prosperous future for everyone in our region.”
Awardees from Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties:
Lackawanna County:
City of Scranton – Awarded $2,516,945 for critical repairs to the Hollow Avenue Bridge. This project received the largest amount of funding in the state this year, highlighting its importance to the region’s infrastructure.
Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority – Awarded $292,914 to connect an existing section of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail to another section currently under development by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Luzerne County:
City of Pittston – Awarded $1,514,000 for the acquisition of land adjacent to a dangerous “dog leg” curve on Main Street in Pittston City. The project will include environmental remediation, streetscaping, and filling in a streetscape gap to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents.
City of Wilkes-Barre – Awarded $360,000 for pedestrian safety and ADA accessibility improvements on South Main Street.
Jenkins Township – Awarded $300,915 for roadway repairs to CenterPoint Blvd in the CenterPoint Commerce and Trade Park.
These investments are part of a broader effort by the Commonwealth to enhance transportation infrastructure, create jobs, and support economic development across Pennsylvania.
March 26, 2024
Scranton, March 26, 2024 – Today, Senator Marty Flynn alongside State Representatives Kyle Donahue, Bridget Kosierowski, Eddie Day Pashinski, and Jim Haddock proudly announced the approval of several grants under the Multimodal Transportation Infrastructure Plan. These grants signify a substantial investment in enhancing the transportation network across the district, ensuring safer roads and improved connectivity for residents.
Here are the projects and the respective grants approved:
Amount: $333,955
Lackawanna County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Bridget Kosierowski, Kyle Donahue
City Of Scranton – Street Signage Initiative
Amount: $400,000
Lackawanna County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Bridget Kosierowski
Dickson City Borough – Main St and Viewmont Drive Improvements
Amount: $250,000
Lackawanna County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Bridget Kosierowski
Dickson City Borough – Streetscape Project Main Ave Phase IV
Amount: $135,067
Lackawanna County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Bridget Kosierowski
Fellowship House Foundation – Sanderson Ave/Green Ridge Streetscape
Amount: $287,609
Lackawanna County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Bridget Kosierowski
South Abington Township – South Abington Twp White Birch Road CMP Culvert Replacement Project
Amount: $239,003
Lackawanna County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Jim Haddock
Glenburn Township – Pine Tree Drive Project
Amount: $437,498
Lackawanna County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Jim Haddock
Moosic Borough – Greenwood Hose Company Access Improvements
Amount: $350,000
Luzerne County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Jim Haddock
City of Pittston – Pittston Area High School Multimodal
Amount: $449,085
Luzerne County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Jim Haddock
Jenkins Township – Centerpoint Boulevard (T-792) Roadway Improvement Project
Amount: $628,170
Luzerne County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Jim Haddock
Pittston Township – Armstrong Road Infrastructure Enhancement Project
Amount: $500,000
Luzerne County
Senator Flynn
Representative: Eddie Day Pashinski
City of Wilkes-Barre – South Main Street Streetscape Improvements
These grants totaling $4,010,387.00 underscore the commitment of Senator Flynn and the State Representatives to prioritize the improvement of transportation infrastructure, ensuring the safety and convenience of all residents. The projects cover a wide range of initiatives, including streetscape improvements, roadway enhancements, and access improvements, addressing the diverse needs of communities within the district.
Senator Flynn expressed his gratitude for the collaborative efforts with the State Representatives, emphasizing the importance of investing in transportation infrastructure to foster economic growth and enhance the quality of life for constituents.
For more information, please contact Senator Flynn’s District Office in Scranton at 570-207-2881
March 16, 2023
Scranton, PA – March 16, 2023 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) has announced a total of $9,132,280 in grants awarded to 36 projects in the 22nd Senatorial District through both the Local Share Account and the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
The Local Share Account was developed through the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, which provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support statewide projects in the public interest.
The following grants, totaling $7,782,280, were awarded through the Local Share Account:
- $1,000,000 awarded to the City of Scranton for Nay Aug Waterplay Complex
- $972,420 awarded to Wyoming Borough for 2022 Street Reconstruction Project
- $505,782 awarded to the Greenfield Township Sewer Authority for the Pump Station Replacement Project
- $500,000 awarded to Lackawanna County for Lackawanna County Pool Improvements
- $500,000 awarded to Lackawanna County Transit Authority for Building and Maintenance Facility Construction
- $500,000 awarded to the City of Pittston for Blight Remediation
- $500,000 awarded to the City of Scranton for Adams Avenue Streetscape, Gateway, and Corridor Project
- $400,000 awarded to Plains Township for a new fire truck pumper
- $396,239 awarded to the City of Scranton for Grace Street Park
- $300,000 awarded to Dunmore Borough for Dunmore Green Ridge Soccer Fields Renovation and Expansion Project
- $250,000 awarded to the City of Wilkes-Barre for Hazle Street and Madison Street Retaining Walls Repair Project
- $221,600 awarded to Avoca Borough for VFW Renovations and Building Addition
- $175,000 awarded to Lackawanna County for Lackawanna Arts and Culture Vendor Huts Fabrication Project
- $150,000 awarded to Throop Borough for Borough Building Roof Replacement
- $150,000 awarded to West Pittston Borough for Municipal Building Renovations Project
- $150,000 awarded to the City of Wilkes-Barre for Wyoming Valley Art League Building Capital Improvements
- $130,000 awarded to Avoca Borough for Community Center Improvements
- $126,604 awarded to Plains Township for Department of Public Works pickup and dump truck
- $105,000 awarded to Dalton Borough to purchase a backhoe loader
- $102,757 awarded to Dickson City Recreation Authority for Civic Center Improvements
- $100,000 awarded to Dupont Borough for Public Park Enhancement Project
- $100,000 awarded to Moosic Borough for Moosic Youth Center Roof Project
- $100,000 awarded to Wyoming Borough for Municipal Equipment Project
- $90,990 awarded to Old Forge Borough for Borough Safety Project
- $57,882 awarded to South Abington Township for the purchase of a police vehicle
- $50,532 awarded to Avoca Borough for the purchase of a new police interceptor vehicle
- $50,000 awarded to Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority for rehabilitation of Scranton Trolley #505
- $38,427 awarded to Dalton Borough for the purchase of police camera equipment
- $33,847 awarded to Dalton Borough for the purchase of a Kubota tractor
- $25,200 awarded to Duryea Borough for the Duryea Wildcats Storage Facility
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to 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.
The following grants, totaling $1,350,000, were awarded through the Multimodal Transportation Fund:
- $200,000 awarded to Dunmore Borough for rehabilitation to Industrial Park Road
- $250,000 awarded to Lackawanna County for preliminary engineering of the Lackawanna River Pedestrian Bridge
- $100,000 awarded to Old Forge School District for improvements to internal site traffic flow
- $200,000 awarded to Pittston Township for roadway infrastructure improvements roadway infrastructure improvements on Armstrong Road
- $200,000 awarded to West Pittston Borough for neighborhood accessibility improvements
- $400,000 awarded to Wilkes University for sidewalk and streetscape improvements
“I’m proud to support so many projects across all parts of my Senate District,” said Senator Flynn. “This funding will be directed to diverse sources – improving roadways, eliminating blight, supporting law enforcement and first responders, and encouraging recreation – all to make the 22nd District a safer, cleaner, greener, and more inviting place to live.”
For a complete description of all of the projects awarded funding, visit here.
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