A project to improve pedestrian safety in the heart of Bristol Borough’s central business district is getting underway.
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Using $406,021 in state funding, the borough is beginning a pedestrian safety improvement project this week at the intersection on Mill and Radcliffe streets.
Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe III said earlier this week that the pedestrian safety improvement project is expected to take up to four months to complete.
“This is going to better improve pedestrian safety,” DiGuiseppe said.
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The plan includes the construction of curbed bump-outs at the intersection, designed to ensure a safer passage for pedestrians and motorists. Additionally, the project will see the installation of curb ramps that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to address accessibility issues.
Officials have pointed out that the existing infrastructure at the intersection of Mill and Radcliffe streets is inadequate for the increasing pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the borough’s growing central business district.
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The borough received the grant money last year after applying for funding for the improvements, Borough Manager Jim Dillon previously said.
After hearing the concerns raised by police Chief Joe Moors, the mayor, borough administration, State Sen. Santasiero and State Rep. Tina Davis, both Democrats, worked to get the funding through a state program.
The borough issued letters to businesses that will be impacted by the work, Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe said.
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In 2017, PennDOT installed stop signs at the intersection to assist with pedestrian safety.
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