Pedestrians crossing Main Street at 11^th Street will have some extra added safety in the near future.

            The Red Hill borough council approved cost sharing with Pennsburg for alteration to the traffic lights at that intersection at their meeting on Tuesday, January 28.

            The lights are maintained jointly by Red Hill and Pennsburg, and controlled by PennDOT.

            PennDOT will be adding what is known as a "lead pedestrian interval," which, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation "gives pedestrians the opportunity to enter an intersection 3-7 seconds before vehicles are given a green indication." Essentially pedestrians are given a head start which helps to increase visibility to motorists and cuts down accidents considerably.

            This will be especially important for students who cross at that intersection.

            The Red Hill council authorized sharing half the costs of the adjustment with Pennsburg and are waiting on Pennsburg's decision.

            In storm water management news, the council heard a report on the plans for a bio-retention garden by Engineer Christine Mildner of Barry Isett & Associates (BIA). The .88 of an acre garden will be located on county property that is undeveloped at the bottom of Williams Lane. The project is slated at $129,400. The council authorized BIA to prepare bid documents and specifications for the garden.

            In infrastructure news, the council discussed progress on organization of maintenance areas and clean-up. The underground gas tanks should be empty by the end of February and can be removed. Additionally, the council will be deciding on the fate of the old garage and is looking into moving salt storage to the former recycling building.