May 11, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller and Representative Ana Tiburcio today announced a $3,226,273 investment in Lehigh County through the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program, funded by the Federal Highway Administration’s Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in partnership with the Shapiro Administration.
This critical funding will support infrastructure projects that strengthen communities, improve public safety, and expand transportation access throughout the region.
“Investing in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure is an investment in safer, healthier, and more connected communities in Lehigh Valley,” said Senator Nick Miller. “These projects will improve access to parks, trails, schools, and neighborhoods while giving residents more opportunities to enjoy our region. From expanding the D&L Trail connection in Allentown to extending the Jordan Creek Greenway Trail in South Whitehall and enhancing Canal Park access in Hanover Township, these investments strengthen our regional trail network and create lasting benefits for families, commuters, students, and visitors alike.”
“With today’s announcement, we are investing in stronger connections between our communities and more opportunities for families to enjoy safe, healthy outdoor spaces together,” said Representative Tiburcio. “These improvements will give families more places to walk, bike, play, and stay active close to home.”
Key investments in Lehigh County include:
- $823,698 to City of Allentown to construct 1.1 miles of shared use path/bicycle and pedestrian facilities from the Allentown City Line to the current ending point of the D&L Trail on North Bradford Street.
- $902,575 to Hanover Township to construct 1 mile of shared-use path along the former D&L Canal towpath, starting at the north end of Hanover’s Canal Park and extending to the Allentown City Line just south of Saint Luke’s Way.
- $1,500,000 to South Whitehall Township to construct Segments 35 through 40 of the Jordan Creek Greenway Trail to extend the regional trail system in Lehigh County and connect the Township’s Covered Bridge Park to Parkland High School. A 1-mile, 10′ wide paved trail will be constructed from the parking lot at Lapp Road to the intersection of Cedar Crest Boulevard and the entrance road into Parkland High School. Project will include a marked crosswalk at Ritter Road.
PennDOT received 152 applications requesting over $173 million. Projects were selected based on criteria including safety benefits, cost effectiveness, readiness, community impact, regional significance, land-use integration, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to leverage other funding.
For more information on the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA), please visit PA.gov.
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