Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bucks County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads
Route 1 cloverleaf interchange redesign in Langhorne
Langhorne Borough wants PennDOT to keep the Route 1 service roads that its latest interchange design eliminates. Removing highway access sends more traffic through the already-congested Pine and Maple intersection, and residents are split on the best solution. County staff favor a hybrid design and will gather information to see if the county can help mediate.
Bridge #28 repairs in Sellersville
Engineering contracts were extended for rehabilitating Bridge #258 on Old Bethlehem Pike in East Rockhill and replacing Bridge #42. Drivers in Upper Bucks will see construction benefits over the coming years.
ADA curb ramps in Morrisville
$211,213 in federal CDBG money will build and rehabilitate ADA-compliant curb ramps in Morrisville Borough. A real quality-of-life improvement for residents using wheelchairs or walkers.
EA Connector Section HT3 design and residential access
A Hilltown Township resident says the PennDOT redesign could leave Route 309/Bethlehem Pike as her only practical access home. Commissioners noted emergency services access is a legitimate unaddressed concern; the commission has no formal review role but will inquire and possibly attend future meetings.
Traffic signal easement at Core Creek Park
Added late to the agenda, the county approved an easement with Middletown Township and the Neshaminy School District for a traffic signal at Woodbourne Road and Core Creek Park — a safety fix for a busy intersection.
Newtown Rail Trail access requests
A business near the finished first section of the Newtown Rail Trail wants direct access for employees' lunchtime walks — the first of what staff expects to be many such requests. The county is drafting a policy on how to grant trail access to neighboring properties.