Crossing major roads safely is a critical component of encouraging pedestrianism and creating reliable alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles. Two crossings along Langhorne-Yardley Road near Maple
Point Middle School and Middletown Community Park are proposed, connecting the school to nearby neighborhoods. These projects would add an overhead flashing pedestrian signal to alert drivers of pedestrians crossing the roadway. A similar signal was installed recently by a new development on Walnut Way. The first signal would be located at the existing striped crosswalk at the intersection of anghorneYardley Road and Maple Point Drive. The second signal would be near the existing stiped crosswalk at the intersection of Langhorne-Yardley Road and Briggs Road. Both crosswalks connect neighborhoods to existing trails and public facilities. Grant funding has been applied for to complete both pedestrian signal projects. This project is expected to have a negligible impact to operating costs, as the modest increase in utility costs will be offset by the existing safety concerns at these crossings. This project will be paid for from the Capital Fund. The Briggs Road crossing is contingent upon available funds. The project is included in the city's 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of May 11, 2022, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified.* *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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