State College Gets $2.45M More in Federal Funds for Calder Way Project
East Calder Way in State College. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
State College is getting another funding boost for an ongoing project to replace underground utilities and create a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly space in a downtown corridor.
The borough received $2.45 million for the Calder Way project through the Community Project Funding included in the 2026 federal spending bills passed by Congress in January. The funding was supported by U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Howard, and U.S. John Fetterman, D-Pa.
The project is replacing aging utility infrastructure and will eventually construct “a curb-less, multi-modal corridor that prioritizes accessibility, safety and economic growth,” according to the project description.
“State College is a vibrant community that welcomes millions of visitors each year, and prioritizing safety and accessibility downtown will help bolster the borough,” Thompson said in a statement on Thursday. “I was pleased to secure this funding and wor…