Lower Bucks Today

Langhorne, PA – Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced today that he has secured a $4,000,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) grant for the revitalization and redevelopment of the Route 1 Corridor in Bensalem Township. This project spans from the Philadelphia border to Middletown Township and the Neshaminy Creek.

The CPF was introduced by Fitzpatrick into the FY2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act as part of the Community Project Funding program. This initiative allows Members of Congress to allocate federal funds towards projects within their districts that address significant community needs.

Through the Community Project Funding Request process for the 118th Congress, included in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, Fitzpatrick successfully secured more than $27.5 million in funding for 14 community projects benefiting First District constituents. Additionally, Fitzpatrick secured over $19 million in CPF funding for 13 projects in FY23 and over $6.6 million for 10 projects in FY22.

This $4 million investment will support infrastructure upgrades, transportation improvements, and property revitalization through site preparation, new construction, and 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).