The city of Allen is making major strides in public safety with the help of $4.6 million in state funding awarded through the Texas Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).
The funding, which supports a series of safety enhancements at key intersections across the city, marks a significant win for Allen’s residents and for local taxpayers.
A Boost for Public Safety
Rather than relying solely on local tax revenue, Allen officials took a proactive approach, applying for external grants to tackle traffic safety issues. The HSIP funding allows the city to upgrade traffic signals, add ADA-compliant pedestrian features, construct new turn lanes and install advanced detection technology, all without borrowing or raising taxes.
“This grant money allows us to make smart safety upgrades without using more local tax dollars,” Allen Chief Financial Officer Pete Phillis said in an official statement. “In a typical year, we bring in close to $2 million in grants like this — it makes a real difference.”…