The Hood Boulevard and Pennsbury East High School intersection will be upgraded with modernized traffic signalization.
During Monday’s Falls Supervisors meeting, the board voted unanimously to accept a proposal from Remington & Vernick Engineers which furthers a long-awaited Green Light Go state grant project and includes $259,800 in funding for the improvements.
The main traffic upgrade components feature the addition of a left turn phase for drivers traveling eastbound on Hood Boulevard turning left into the high school driveway, as well as the addition of new signal equipment including mast arms, signal heads, detection systems, and Americans with Disabilities Act standards for accessible design.
Remington & Vernick’s proposal focuses on designing, engineering and inspection services related to the project. In addition, the firm would also publicize the bidding process for the project, answer any construction-related questions, oversee construction, and attend the activation of the traffic signals and review the installation to ensure conformity with contract documents.
The design and bidding process is expected to conclude within six months. Bid selection will follow thereafter, with construction estimated to take five months and the project reaching completion by fall 2026.
“This is much needed,” Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence said of the project.
Remington & Vernick’s cost of services is $55,500, which is eligible toward the township’s required 20 percent match for the traffic improvement upgrades.
In other business, the board approved the replacement of five starter motors in the pump room at Pinewood Pool. The Supervisors awarded the bid to Armour & Sons Electric, Inc. – the lowest of three bidders – in the amount of $30,400. The project had been budgeted for $25,000. However, the new pool slide added in 2025 was $18,417 under budget, which more than made up for the slight overage.
While membership fees do not typically cover capital projects, Parks and Recreation Director Brian Andrews said Pinewood Pool fared well for the 2025 season, particularly in light of the Oxford Valley Pool closure.
“Our numbers did go up this year,” Andrews said, adding that more residents joined the pool too. “Our revenues were up in almost every category.”
