Project Description:
In 2018, Lower Allen Township updated its Comprehensive Plan and developed four (4) priorities for the next ten (10) years.  One of the priorities included: “expand pedestrian and bicycle connections”.  An action item in the plan included convening a Ped/Bike Task Force and creating a plan for prioritizing ped/bike projects.  The Lower Allen Ped/Bike Plan was completed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners in the fall of 2019.

Two projects identified in the study are being advanced by the Township:

1. Pedestrian improvements at 18th Street and Hummel Avenue.
2. Pedestrian improvements at Wesley Drive and Royal Drive.

The improvements at 18th Street and Hummel Avenue include the following:

• Construction of ADA ramps.
• Installation of a piano key pavement marking for improved visibility.

The improvements at Wesley Drive and Royal Drive include the following:

• Pedestals with pedestrian push buttons will be placed at both sides of the crosswalks crossing Wesley.
• Crosswalks will be painted with a piano key pavement marking for improved visibility.
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) along with pedestrian crossing signs will be placed on either side of Wesley Drive.
• An overhead flashing beacon mounted on a mast arm will also be constructed.

Funding:
Funding is from the Harrisburg Area Transportation Study (HATS) which is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in Harrisburg and Cumberland County.

Schedule:
Bidding: October 2024
Construction: Winter 2024 and Spring 2025

Print a Public Comment Form here.