Pallone Secures $1.35 Million for Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements in New Brunswick and Highland Park
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) secured $1.35 million in federal Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in New Brunswick and Highland Park, addressing hazardous intersections, speeding, and accessibility challenges.
“These projects in New Brunswick and Highland Park address real safety problems on streets people rely on every day,” said Pallone. “By improving signals, slowing traffic, and making sidewalks and crossings safer, this funding will help reduce crashes and protect pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists.”
In New Brunswick, Pallone secured $500,000 to upgrade safety at the intersection of Jersey Avenue and Van Dyke Avenue, one of the city’s most dangerous intersections. Improvements include new LED traffic signals, ADA-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, enhanced pavement markings, and high-visibility signage. City data show more than 60 crashes between 2019 and 2023 at the intersection.
“We are thrilled to see this important investment in New Brunswick’s traffic and pedestrian safety move forward.” said New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill, “This funding will help transform one of our most heavily traveled intersections with safer walkways, modern signals, and improved accessibility for all residents and visitors. Thank you to our federal partners for recognizing the urgency of this project and helping us make our City’s streets safer for everyone.”
In Highland Park, Pallone secured $850,000 for pedestrian and roadway safety improvements along North 8th Avenue and Magnolia and Benner Streets, including traffic-calming measures, upgraded crosswalks, ADA-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, and improved signage to address persistent speeding concerns.
"I'm delighted that, through Congressman Frank Pallone's leadership, the Borough of Highland Park just secured federal funding to improve our pedestrian, bicycle, and automotive safety" said Elsie Foster, Mayor of Highland Park. "North 8th Ave, Magnolia St., and Benner Street are a few of the busiest roads in our town and they sorely need upgrades. This federal allocation, secured by Congressman Pallone, allows us to stretch local funds and markedly improve the capacity and safety of those roads. Our residents, and our visitors, young and old, will truly benefit from this vital support.”
Both projects were requested by Pallone through the Fiscal Year 2026 federal appropriations process, which allows members of the U.S. House to direct Community Project Funding toward locally identified transportation and public safety priorities.