Langhorne, PA – Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced that he has a secured $4,000,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) grant for the revitalization and redevelopment of the Route 1 Corridor in Bensalem Township, stretching from the Philadelphia border to Middletown Township and the Neshaminy Creek.
The CPF was introduced by Fitzpatrick into the FY2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act as a part of the Community Project Funding program—an initiative allows Members of Congress to target federal funds towards projects and programs within their congressional districts that will address the most significant needs facing the communities they represent.
Through the Community Project Funding Request process for the 118th Congress, which was included in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, Fitzpatrick successfully secured more than $27.5 million in funding for 14 transformative community projects that will directly benefit First District constituents. Additionally, Fitzpatrick secured over $19 million in CPF Funding for 13 projects FY23 and over $6.6 million in CPF funding for 10 projects in FY22.
With this critical funding, this transformative project will mark a significant step forward in the fight to combat the trending decline in the area by leveraging strong public-private partnerships to drive targeted redevelopment. The $4 million investment will provide for critical infrastructure upgrades, transportation improvements, and the revitalization of properties through site preparation, new construction, and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
“The Route 1 Improvement Project, designed to streamline the large volume of traffic traversing the Lower Bucks County Corridor, will be an asset to the Bensalem Area. Thank you, Congressman Fitzpatrick, for securing this much-needed infrastructure funding and keeping Bucks Countians safe,” said Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo.
“Securing $4 million for the Route 1 Corridor Revitalization Project is a monumental win for our community. This investment is not just about upgrading infrastructure; it marks a bold leap forward in our mission to ensure our roads are safe, our economy robust, and our community continues to thrive. Serving the area where I was born and raised is the greatest honor of my life, and I will continue to relentlessly fight for the resources and support needed to secure the safety and prosperity of our entire PA-1 community,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1).
Learn More About Additional Community Projects Congressman Has Secured Critical Funding for:
- Fitzpatrick Secures $2.9 Million for Family Service Association of Bucks County
- Fitzpatrick Secures $1 Million for Bucks Country Crisis Stabilization Center
- Fitzpatrick Secures $2.9 Million for United Way of Bucks County
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