West Chester, Pa (January 6, 2026) – West Whiteland Township will upgrade traffic lights at multiple intersections near the Main Street at Exton Shopping Center, thanks to state funding that was recently approved, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said.
The township was awarded funding to improve traffic signals at multiple intersections along Route 100 and Commerce Drive.
“West Whiteland Township is thrilled to receive this critical Green Light-Go grant,” said West Whiteland Township’s Board of Supervisors Raj Kumbhardare, Brian Dunn, and Libby Madarasz. “Traffic is a top concern for everyone who lives, works, or visits here, and this funding will support improvements along Route 100 and Commerce Drive. We are grateful to partner with Senator Comitta and her team on initiatives that make a meaningful difference for our community.”
“As our region continues to grow and attract more visitors, investments in our traffic safety infrastructure, like this, will help reduce congestion, improve the flow of traffic, and ensure a safe ride for everyone,” Comitta said.
The funding comes as part of nearly $30 million awarded to 57 municipalities across the Commonwealth through the Green Light Go Program. The program supports projects that upgrade traffic signal detection and control technology, enabling signals to respond to real-time traffic conditions, reducing congestion, and improving safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
“Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, our top priority is serving the people of our Commonwealth by improving the services that make a real difference in Pennsylvanians’ lives,” said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll. “The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently. I’m proud that PennDOT continues to partner with communities to deliver real results.”
The Green Light Go Program is a competitive state grant program administered by PennDOT. It is a reimbursement program, and applicants are required to provide a minimum 20 percent match.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, installation of light-emitting diode (LED) technology, traffic signal retiming, special-event traffic planning, traffic signal monitoring, and upgrades to modern signal technologies.
The program is made possible by Act 89 of 2013.
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