The Streetscape Project is part of broad effort to revitalize downtown Quakertown and bring new businesses to the area

(Quakertown, PA) – Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) announced that he has secured $450,000 in new funding for a Streetscape project to help revitalize downtown Quakertown Borough.

Murphy was joined by partners in the revitalization project, including members of the Quakertown Borough Council, the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce, and local community development organizations. They are all part of a broad effort to renew the downtown, using public-private partnerships to encourage a friendlier environment for current Quakertown businesses and to attract development and new businesses to the area.

“This project is an important step toward revitalizing downtown Quakertown, making it a more attractive area for small businesses looking for a place to put down roots,” said Murphy. “We’ve got Democrats, Republicans, public sector and private sector working together to bring out the best Quakertown has to offer.”

The project includes three major components to address concerns by Quakertown families and business owners about the area’s hazardous traffic patters and poor lighting. Highly-visible patterned crosswalks will be built, signaling drivers to slow down and improving safety for pedestrians through Route 313, from Belmont Avenue to Hellertown Avenue. The Streetscape project will also provide a safe environment for children and families by providing additional lighting to discourage crime.

Directional signs to Route 313 will also be added at the Route 309 intersection and the Hellertown Avenue intersection, decreasing confusion among drivers by providing important information for those using this heavily traveled corridor.

“The Streetscape project is vital piece of our long-term efforts to revitalize Quakertown Borough and attract new businesses to the area,” said Councilman Edward Scholl. “Our commitment to improving our downtown is being met with enthusiasm by developers interested in investing money into vacant or underutilized buildings.”

For Immediate Release, August 19, 2010
Contact, Sara Schaumburg, (202) 225-4276