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Norristown moves to apply for $1.5 million DCED multimodal grant for Elmwood Park area
Summary
Planning staff asked council to authorize an application to the DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund for $1,500,000 to pay design and engineering (about 30% of an estimated $5,000,000 construction) for Elmwood Park and Hardin Boulevard multimodal improvements; council approved the resolution to submit before the July 31 deadline.
Planning staff presented Resolution 26-61 and requested council authorization to apply for a DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund grant requesting $1,500,000. Staff said no local match is required for this round, the funds would mainly pay design and engineering (about 30% of a projected $5,000,000 construction), and the application is due July 31.
The improvements described include new sidewalks, curbing, raised crosswalks, new street lighting, a traffic circle/roundabout, one-way conversions with bicycle lanes, and stop-sign adjustments around Hardin Boulevard and Spruce/Basin/James Street. Planning staff said receiving the grant would advance the project to shovel-ready status and improve prospects for future construction funding. Council approved the resolution to submit the application.
