Ellis Preserve Getting $2.5M For Pedestrian Safety Improvements

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Pedestrian improvements are coming to the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square thanks to the state's Multimodal Transportation Fund.

Governor Tom Wolf recently announced that 43 highway, bridge, rail, and bike and pedestrian projects in 21 counties were selected for $45.9 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.

Newtown Square's funding is totaling $2.5 million.

The funds will help BPG Real Estate Investors-Straw Party-2, L.P. implement the last set of phased road and pedestrian improvements to support the Ellis Preserve at Newtown Square mixed-use development.

This will also improve overall safety and mobility along the West Chester Pike/Route 3 corridor in Newtown Township.

"Transportation moves communities and economies forward," Wolf said. "These investments will assist with overall mobility and safety in our local communities."

Reflecting PennDOT’s commitment to improving local infrastructure, several of the projects will also help local governments improve roadways, address pedestrian and accessibility concerns, and help bridges in need of repair or replacement.

"Investing in our communities continues to be critical to moving the economy forward in 2021," PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. "Making roadways more accessible for all modes of travel assures that we are making continued business connections for the future and keeps transportation an integral part of daily living."

PennDOT evaluated the applications and made selections based on criteria such as safety benefits, regional economic conditions, the technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency, and operational sustainability.