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    Shapiro Administration Invests over $1.5 million to Improve Airports in Bucks County

    August 02, 2023

    Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that over $1.5 million in state funds will be invested in airports in Bucks County. These investments are part of $10 million in state funding that will be awarded to public use airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development. Pennsylvania's robust aviation industry helps bolster economies across the Commonwealth, and supporting safe, reliable infrastructure is a key priority for the Shapiro administration. 

    "Our airports are gateways to local economies in the Commonwealth, providing Pennsylvania communities with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic benefit each year," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "Governor Shapiro knows that investing in infrastructure leads directly to jobs and economic progress. This state support will improve our airports, make our infrastructure more resilient and stimulate regional business."

    The funds will support the following projects at Bucks County airports:

    • Doylestown Airport -- $1,250,000 of state funds to construct a new fuel farm. Two (2) new 12,000-gallon tanks will be installed, one for JetA and one for AvGas. A self-serve AvGas pump will also be included in the project. An additional $150,000 of state funds will be used to repave and reseal aircraft parking areas and taxiways.
    • Quakertown Airport -- $150,000 of state funds to repave and reseal the runway, aprons and, taxilanes.  

    "I want to thank Governor Shapiro for making this infrastructure investment in our local economy," said Senator Steve Santarsiero.

    "The Doylestown Airport is a crucial driver in our local economy and every dollar spent on this critical infrastructure leads to more than twice the value to our local economy, to more jobs and to more opportunity for our residents," said Representative Tim Brennan. "Bucks County is very appreciative of the Shapiro administration recognizing the importance of these projects and for the Commonwealth's continued investment in the region." 

    Ten projects statewide will be funded by the state Capital Budget through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which is supported by bonds.

    For more information on aviation in Pennsylvania visit www.penndot.pa.gov.  

    Contact: Erin Waters-Trasatt, 717-783-8800 or ewaterstra@pa.gov

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