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GODSHALL, MEMBER
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
TIP/LRP Comments
Office of Communications and Engagement
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Subject:
While there are coundess examples how completion of the 309 connector will benefit individuals and
businesses both in and outside the region, let me cite one specific example with which I have personal
knowledge.
The negotiations with PennDOT that lead to the 1997 gas tax increase included promises from
PennDOT that the 309 Connector would be completed. At about the same time JBS was
pursuing the purchase and expansion of Mover Packing MOPAC) in Franconia Township, near
the route of the proposed 309 Connector.
Located 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia, the Souderton beef processing facility in Franconia
Township, Montgomery County is the largest beef facility east of Chicago, IL, serving customers
along the eastern seaboard and around the globe. The plant provides more rhan 1000 family
sustaining jobs. JBS Souderton team members support the local United Way, the Keystone
Opportunity Center and many other local community organizations.
JBS slaughters over 2000 head of cattle each day with most of the cattle trucks traveling in from
the west via 181 and 178 to Allentown, down Route 309 to Route 113 which then takes them
right through the entire length of the Borough of Souderton to their destination in Franconia
Township; the trucks then retrace their routes back out to Route 309.
The 309 Connector would eliminate truck travel down Route 113 through Souderton and the
related traffic congestion and infrastructure deterioration.
Based on promises made from PennDOT to me I assuredJBS that Pennsylvania would complete the
Route 309 Connector; JBS completed its purchase, expanded operations at its Franconia Plant,
providing jobs to many in the area.
In further support of this project, I have enclosed a copy ofa Resolution #16-21 from the
Commissioners of Hatfield Township.
Countless, similar examples of needs and commitments to residents, businesses and local governments
regarding the completion of this project can be cited. I keep my promises; it is time to fulfill the explicit
promises made by PennDOT to me and the residents of the Indian \Talley, agreed to and witnessed by
many almost 20 years ago, to and complete this vitally important project expeditiously.
Please feel free to contact me if I may provide additional information on this important project.
Sincerely,
Attachments:
Cc:
Borough of Hatfield
Borough of Souderton
Francoma Township
Hatfield Township
Leslie Richards, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
john Taylor, Majority Chair. House Transportation Committee
\Vilham Keller, \linorin- Chair, House Transportation Committee
John Rafferty, ?.lajotitv Chair, Senate Transportation Committee
John Wozniak, Minority Chan, Senate Transportation Committee
Josh Shapiro, Chair, Montgomery County Commissioners
Valerie Arkoosh, Vice Chair, Montgomery County Commissioners
Joseph Gale, Commissioner, Montgomen- County Commissioners
MatthewJ. Edmond, Section Chief, Montgomery Count Planning Commission
The Reporter
The Souderton Independent
The Philadelphia Inquirer
RWG:es
Final Version
Montgomery
MPMS# 16438
No Let Date
LRPID:57
AO Code:2013M
DOD:
PROJECT MANAGER:
Fund
FY2O1S FY2016
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PE
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180
0
900
Total FY2015-2018
415/2016
FY2017
FY2018
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FY2019
FY2020
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000)
FY2021
FY2022
0
0
FY2023
FY2024
Total FY2023-2026
FY2025
FY2026
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HATFIELD TOWNSHIP
RESOLUTION #16-2 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HATFIELD
TOWNSHIP OF PARTNERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE ROUTE 309
CONNECTOR PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HATFIELD, PA.
WHEREAS, the 309 Connector Project is a roadway connection project between PA
Route 309 and the PA Turnpike Lansd&e Interchange (the Project); and
WHEREAS, the Project creates an improved connection between PA 63 (near the
Lansdale Interchange of 1-476) and PA 309 (near the southern terminus of the Sellersville
Bypass) in Bucks County; and
WHEREAS, the Project will proceed in three phases; and
WHEREAS, Phase I (MPMS #16438) provided a 2-lane roadway connection by
upgrading two existing 2-lane roads (Wambold Road and Township Line Road) and connecting
them with a 2-lane roadway approximately one mile in length from Sumneylown Pike (S.R.
0063) to Allentown Road. This Phase I project was completed in May, 2012; and
WHEREAS. Phase 2 (MPMS #77211) of the Project involves extending Wambold Road
from Allentown Road to Cowpath Road and Township Line Road
VHEREAS. Phase 3 (MPMS #105803) will reconstruct and widen Township Line
Road, between Souderton pike and the Sellersville Bypass: and
WHEREAS. when completed, the roadway Project will carry an Average Daily Traffic
(ADT) of approximately 11,500 vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Phase I of the Project was constructed in Lower Salford and Towamencin
Townships. Phases 2 and 3 will be constructed in Franconia, Hatfield and Hilltown Townships;
and
WHEREAS, final design and right-of-way funding is provided for in the first two years
of the Draft Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 2017 Transportation Improvement
Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hatfield Township Board of
Commissioners hereby commits to and offers partnership and support to PennDOT during the
upcoming design, as well as to the neighboring municipalities in any way necessary to move the
Project forward and secure its completion.
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HATFIELD TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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