Three Berks County municipalities will receive a combined more than $1 million in state funding to upgrade traffic signals as part of a statewide investment aimed at improving safety and traffic flow.
The funding was announced this week by the Josh Shapiro Administration through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program, which is distributing nearly $30 million to 57 municipalities across 24 counties.
In Berks County, the following projects were awarded: Boyertown Borough: $687,949.20 to upgrade intersections at East Philadelphia Avenue (Route 73) with Reading Avenue (Route 562) and Madison Street. Leesport Borough: $155,160 to upgrade detection and controller equipment at Wall Street, Peach Street, and Cherry Street. West Reading Borough: $228,404 for signal retiming and equipment upgrades at multiple intersections.
State officials said many of the projects will modernize traffic signal detection and control systems, allowing signals to respond to real-time traffic conditions. The improvements are intended to reduce congestion and enhance 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 Mike Carroll, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. “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.”
Green Light-Go grants are reimbursed to municipalities for projects that improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Eligible upgrades include LED signal technology, traffic signal retiming, traffic monitoring systems, and other modern signal improvements. The projects are funded through the 2025–26 state budget.
Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has invested $96 million through the Green Light-Go Program statewide. The announcement follows last week’s release of more than $47 million in funding for highway, bridge, bicycle, and pedestrian projects through Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund.
State officials said the broader 2025–26 budget also includes more than $1.8 billion for road and bridge repairs across Pennsylvania, with continued funding aimed at reducing structurally deficient bridges and improving roadway conditions statewide.
