Seven Berks County municipalities will receive more than $2.28 million in state funding to modernize traffic signals, improve safety and help reduce congestion at intersections across the county.
The grants are part of $38 million awarded to 86 municipalities in 31 counties through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Spring Township received the largest Berks County award at more than $1.02 million. The funding will support traffic signal modernization and safety improvements at numerous intersections, including locations along Broadcasting Road, Paper Mill Road, State Hill Road, Shillington Road, Van Reed Road and West Wyomissing Boulevard.
The City of Reading was awarded $251,390 to modernize traffic signals at Schuylkill Avenue and Buttonwood Street, Ninth and Walnut streets, and Third and Franklin streets.
“I’m pleased to announce that the City of Reading has been awarded $251,390 through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program to modernize traffic signals at Schuylkill Avenue & Buttonwood Street, 9th & Walnut streets, and 3rd & Franklin streets,” state Rep. Manny Guzman said.
“As a member of the House Transportation Committee, I understand the importance of investing in projects that improve safety, reduce congestion, and strengthen our transportation infrastructure,” Guzman said. “These upgrades will help create safer and more efficient travel for residents, commuters, and visitors across Reading.”
Saint Lawrence Borough will receive $278,680.20 to upgrade traffic signal equipment at Perkiomen and Lawrence avenues.
West Reading Borough was awarded $219,672 to upgrade the signalized intersection of Eighth and Hill avenues and Reading Avenue.
Robeson Township will receive $203,501.87 for traffic signal and safety upgrades at Main Street and Gibraltar Road/Old River Road, as well as Main Street and Green Hills Road/Old River Road.
Brecknock Township was awarded $181,912 to modernize the traffic signal at New Holland Road, Route 625, and Allegheny Drive, Route 568.
Exeter Township will receive $116,880 for upgrades at intersections along St. Lawrence Avenue, Shelbourne Road, Perkiomen Avenue and the Benjamin Franklin Highway. Locations include Perkiomen Avenue at 37th Street and Gibraltar Road, along with the Benjamin Franklin Highway at Lorane Road, Shelbourne Road, Lincoln Road and Perkiomen Avenue.
Green Light-Go grants reimburse municipalities for projects that improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Eligible work includes LED technology, signal retiming, monitoring systems, special-event traffic planning and upgrades to modern signal equipment.
“Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, we’re working to serve the people of our Commonwealth by improving the services that make a real difference in their lives,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently.”
The projects are funded through the state’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget. PennDOT said $134 million has been distributed through the program since Gov. Josh Shapiro took office, supporting upgrades to more than 1,700 traffic signals statewide.
