State Representative Ben Sanchez announced today the approval of $350,000 for a Local Share Account – Statewide grant awarded to the Upper Dublin Township Municipal Authority.
The funding will go toward the Dreshertown Road Cross County Trail Extension Project. The project will construct a 0.7-mile extension of the Cross County Trail and widen Virginia Drive/Dreshertown Road (SR 2024) between Susquehanna Road and Beacon Hill/Bantry Drive. Additional improvements include construction of missing sidewalk segments, upgrades to traffic signal systems to include pedestrian phases, and ADA-compliant intersections and crosswalks. The project will promote walking and biking, improve access to public transit, and enhance safety for all users.
“Upper Dublin Township’s Municipal Authority has committed to transforming the Greater Fort Washington District into a regional destination center,” Executive Director Kurt Ferguson said. “Through the support of Representative Ben Sanchez, the Municipal Authority’s investment has been awarded critical grant funding for infrastructure improvements over the past 10 years. This $350,000 Local Share Account grant award through PA DCED will be directly utilized for construction of the Dreshertown Road Improvements and Cross County Trail Extension from Susquehanna Road to Beacon Hill and Bantry Drive.
“These improvements will continue our investment to provide biking and walking options within Upper Dublin Township, help complete the 17.5-mile Circuit Trail through Montgomery County, and improve safety and operations within the Dresher Triangle.”
Sanchez noted that the project is worthy of public funding.
“These LSA grants represent smart, targeted investments that strengthen our workforce pipeline, expand access to essential health services, and improve quality of life in our communities,” Sanchez said. “From preparing students for high-demand cybersecurity careers, to expanding dental care for uninsured neighbors, to creating safer options for walking and biking, these projects deliver real benefits for the residents of our local community and beyond. I’m proud to support projects that invest in education, healthcare and infrastructure for our community.”
Sanchez, who represents the 153rd District, comprised of Rockledge Borough, most of Abington Township and half of Upper Dublin Township, received support from fellow Montgomery County legislators Sens. Art Haywood and Maria Collett and Reps. Nancy Guenst and Melissa Cerrato.