Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Allegheny County Representatives Announce Grant Awards from the Multimodal Transportation Fund

PITTSBURGH, PA - January 20, 2026 − Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representatives from Allegheny County to announce grants from the Multimodal Transportation Fund.

"I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these Multimodal Transportation Fund dollars to benefit our communities," said Senator Costa. "Across the 43^rd district, the projects funded by these grants will ensure local families can travel safely throughout their communities. I look forward to seeing these dollars improve our municipalities and the daily experiences of our fellow residents. I am honored to work with my fellow Senate and House Democratic colleagues to improve our roadways in ways that demonstrate how we can make state government work for working people."

With Representative Abigail Salisbury, Senator Costa announces the following awardees from the Multimodal Transportation Fund:

• Borough of Wilkinsburg was awarded $500,000 to reconstruct Graham Boulevard located in Wilkinsburg Borough.
• Friends of the Riverfront, Inc. was awarded $450,000 to extend the Three Rivers Heritage Trail located in Swissvale Borough.
• Hosanna House, Inc. was awarded $750,000 for sidewalk, crosswalk, and alleyway improvements around Penn Lincoln Green in Wilkinsburg Borough.
• Swissvale Borough was awarded $700,000 for Phase 5 streetscape improvements along Monongahela Avenue located in Swissvale Borough.
• Wilkins Township was awarded $529,199 to upgrade the traffic signal at the intersection of Brown Avenue and Roland Road located in Wilkins Township.

With Representative Dan Frankel, Senator Costa announces the following awardees from the Multimodal Transportation Fund:

• Walnut Capital-McKee, L.P. was awarded $553,809 for safety and streetscape improvements at the Louisa Street steps in Pittsburgh City.

With Representative Joe McAndrew, Senator Costa announces the following awardees from the Multimodal Transportation Fund:

• Oakmont Community Foundation was awarded $230,636 to realign Allegheny Avenue in Oakmont Borough.
• Verona Borough was awarded $550,075 for roadway and pedestrian improvements on Jones Street located in Verona Borough.

Learn more about the Multimodal Transportation Fund here.

Learn more about how Senate Democrats are fighting for every Pennsylvanian here.

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