For nearly a decade now, Pennsylvania has been using the Green Light-Go program. In November of last year, the application period was opened for the eighth year in a row. If the program is continued, it would likely reach its ninth year in late 2023.
Overall, this program is designed to provide grants and funding that will be used to maintain traffic signals. It’s very important for these signals to work correctly and to operate properly to maintain the flow of traffic in a way that reduces risks on the road.
For example, traffic congestion closely correlates to car accident risks. For this reason, the efficiency of these traffic signals is a major focus. If they are more efficient and they can allow traffic to move more smoothly, they can theoretically prevent some accidents from ever occurring. This improves the safety on the roads across Pennsylvania.
How much money is being used?
This grant program is providing a significant amount of money. For instance, for the fiscal year running from 2022 to 2023, there was around $40 million available. It was later announced that House Bill 1421, through Act 54, added an additional $5 million.
This is a significant amount of funding that demonstrates a dedication to increasing safety on the roads. It is not possible to prevent all car accidents from occurring, but it is true that road design itself has an impact on how likely these accidents are to happen. By reducing the likelihood of accidents, decreasing traffic congestion and increasing efficiency, lives are being saved each day.
However, they are still those who have been injured in car accidents or lost loved ones. They need to be sure that they know about all the legal options at their disposal.