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17th Street Corridor Traffic Signal Redesign

Summary

Allentown is moving forward with traffic signal upgrades and emergency preemption technology at four key 17th Street intersections to improve traffic flow and safety near schools and hospitals.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Involves a $55,000 transfer from completed capital funds to supplement a $250,000 state transportation grant.

✅Who benefits

Emergency responders, transit riders, pedestrians, and students traveling along the 17th Street corridor.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMar 11, 2026

Public Works Committee — March 11, 2026

Allentown is moving forward with traffic signal upgrades and emergency preemption technology at four key 17th Street intersections to improve traffic flow and safety near schools and hospitals.

Related development

approved

17th Street Corridor Signal Upgrades

Speeds up emergency response times and improves pedestrian safety along a busy commercial and school corridor.

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