The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently awarded 51 safety projects in 44 municipalities more than $27 million in Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program grants.
The program’s goal is to improve safety at intersections with traffic signals by providing automated enforcement at locations where data shows red-light running has been an issue. Projects must improve safety, enhance mobility and reduce congestion. Fines from red light violations at intersections in Philadelphia fund the program.
PennDOT received 113 applications, totaling more than $67 million in requests, and an eight-member committee selected the awardees based on criteria such as cost, safety benefits and effectiveness, and local and regional impact.
“The ARLE program helps municipalities improve traffic flow and safety at intersections, not only for drivers, but for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “I’m proud that PennDOT continues to invest directly in communities through programs like ARLE, delivering real results for Pennsylvanians.”
Since 2023, the ARLE program has awarded more than $60 million to support 121 safety projects.
The city of Philadelphia was awarded six grants between $1 million and $5 million. The $5 million grant will fund the design and construction of multiple multimodal infrastructure upgrades.