West Chester, Pa (January 20, 2026) – Four projects to improve intersections, repair bridges, and install new sidewalks in Easttown, East Caln, New London, and Oxford were recently awarded state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced.
“These investments will help ensure public safety on our roads and bridges while expanding options for pedestrians and adding to the walkability of communities across Chester County,” Comitta said.
The grant funds, which were approved today through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), are as follows:
- $335,000 for East Caln Township to make pedestrian safety improvements along at the intersection of Wallace Avenue/Creek Road and Norwood Road.
- $996,000 for Easttown Township to install new sidewalks, ADA ramps, and crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety around Beaumont Elementary and Hilltop Park.
- $338,000 for New London Township to repair the Conard Mill Bridge.
- $87,000 for Oxford Borough to install sidewalks along Western Terrance.
In addition to Comitta, the 4 projects that were awarded funding are represented by State Representatives Melissa Shusterman, Kristine Howard, and John Lawrence.
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grant funding to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit access.