Susquehanna depot pedestrian grade crossing and parking lot this planning grant will eliminate a railroad barrier that prevents residents from safely accessing a new public park in the borough of…

The Federal Highway Administration awarded a $125,389 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant (CFDA 20.940) to the Borough of Susquehanna Depot, Pennsylvania on October 11, 2024. The grant will fund the planning and development of a new pedestrian grade crossing and parking lot to eliminate a railroad barrier and improve access to a new public park located on a former brownfields site. The project aims to enhance connectivity and mobility for residents by providing a safe at-grade crossing over the train tracks. The RCP program focuses on addressing infrastructure barriers that have historically divided communities, with eligible activities including planning studies, preliminary engineering, and capital construction projects. This award demonstrates the federal government's commitment to supporting community-based initiatives that improve accessibility and economic development opportunities.

Susquehanna depot pedestrian grade crossing and parking lot this planning grant will eliminate a railroad barrier that prevents residents from safely accessing a new public park in the borough of susquehanna depot, pennsylvania. The proposal is to build a new entrance into the park with an at-grade pedestrian crossing of the train tracks and an adjacent parking lot. The park is located on a former brownfields site