Bensalem Gets $36K from Philly Red Light Camera Fines

Gov. Tom Corbett Wednesday announced the award of $8.4 million in grants for 106 transportation projects paid with fines collected from red light enforcement cameras in the city of Philadelphia.

According to a release, Bensalem Township received one of those grants totaling $36,000 for improvements to closed-loop traffic signal system.

“These projects will help municipalities upgrade traffic lights and other basic systems,” Corbett said. “These improvements have the potential to make a big difference in traffic flow and mean better mobility for people across the state.”

Under the state law that established red light camera enforcement, fines from infractions are evenly divided between the city of Philadelphia and the state. The cameras are located at 19 intersections in the city.

 Projects that improve safety, enhance mobility and reduce congestion were considered for funding. Municipalities submitted more than 300 applications for $68 million worth of projects. Projects were chosen under criteria spelled out in regulations. The criteria included project benefits and effectiveness, cost, local and regional impact, and cost sharing.