Lower Moreland Gets $91K To Improve Walkability

Lower Moreland, PA - Lower Moreland has received $91,000 from Montgomery County to help improve pedestrian safety and walkability in the township.

The first round of Montco 2040 Grant Awards distributed funds to seven projects around the county, including Upper Moreland, Lower Moreland, Hatfield, Upper Salford, Abington, Collegeville, and Douglas.

In Lower Moreland, Welsh Road will undergo a significant sidewalk improvement. The total cost of the proposed project is $109,700.

These grant awards account for $706,440 out of the available $1 million program balance for 2016, the county said.

The online application period began on April 1, 2016, and the county said they received 15 applications, totaling over $1.6 million in requests, from municipalities during this first round.

The awards were announced on June 16. Townships whose applications were rejected will be considered in the next round.

Learn more about the Montco 2040 Grant Program here.