Harkins, Merski: Over $1.1 million secured for Erie traffic signal upgrades
Will update signal equipment at crucial intersections in Erie, Wesleyville
Rep. Patrick J. Harkins December 30, 2025 | 3:50 PM
ERIE, Dec. 30 – Safer, smarter traffic signals are coming to the city of Erie and Wesleyville Borough thanks to more than $1.1 million in Green Light-Go funding announced today by state Reps. Pat Harkins and Bob Merski.
The lawmakers, both D-Erie, said the funding includes:
- $746,320 to reconstruct the traffic signal at West 12th Street and Pittsburgh Avenue in the city of Erie.
- $449,079 to reconstruct the intersection of Buffalo Road and Station Road in Wesleyville Borough.
“These investments will modernize critical intersections and help keep people moving safely,” Harkins said. “Upgrading signal equipment reduces congestion, improves real-time traffic response, and protects motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists across our community.”
“Reliable, up-to-date traffic signal technology is essential for public safety and efficient travel,” Merski said. “I’m glad these grants will help our neighborhoods experience smoother traffic flow and safer streets for everyone.”
The funding is part of a statewide grant package awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Green Light-Go program.
Green Light-Go grants are provided on a reimbursement basis to municipalities for improvements that enhance the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. The projects will be funded through the fiscal year 2025–26 appropriation. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to, installing light-emitting diode technology, traffic signal retiming, developing special event traffic plans, monitoring signal performance, and upgrading signals to the latest technologies.
More about the grants is available here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2025/shapiro-administration-invests-nearly--30m-in-municipal-traffic-.