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Council introduces PennDOT multimodal grant applications for Lackawanna Avenue and Kapow sidewalk projects
Summary
Council introduced resolutions to apply for up to $1,264,658 from PennDOT for Lackawanna Avenue pedestrian and bike improvements and up to $500,000 for a Kapow sidewalk improvement project; council members asked for details on scope and paving.
The Scranton City Council on Tuesday introduced two resolutions authorizing grant applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Multimodal Transportation Fund: one seeking up to $1,264,658 for pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Lackawanna Avenue and another seeking up to $500,000 for the Kapow sidewalk improvement project.
Both resolutions were introduced and referred to committee; no grant award was accepted at the meeting. Council members asked staff for clarifications about what the Lackawanna Avenue grant scope covers, including whether paving, removal of a center island, lighting and curb work are included in the proposed project.
A council member who raised the question was told by staff that the project scope is intended to include paving, removal of a center island, lighting and curbs, but council requested further written clarification before any final approval or commitment of matching funds.
Council Member McHenry asked whether earlier walkability recommendations — including replacing some traffic signals with stop signs in certain locations — were incorporated into the multimodal plan; staff said they would seek clarification and report back to council.
The grants would fund sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm-water improvements, and pedestrian and bicycle accommodations as part of the city’s ongoing walkability and storm-water priorities if awarded. No final award or contract was authorized at the meeting.
