Abington Township · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Abington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Meetinghouse Road Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Improvements
Abington is moving forward with bidding for pedestrian and accessibility upgrades along Meetinghouse Road between Sunset Avenue and Westbury Road. These improvements will make walking safer and more accessible for local residents.
Winter Road Salt Supply Procurement
The township is set to approve its winter road salt contract with Morton Salt through the county consortium to ensure clear roads during snowstorms. Securing the contract ahead of winter locks in pricing of $73.44 per delivered ton.
Proposed Traffic Calming Policy
The township adopted a new policy to help install traffic calming devices and address speeding on neighborhood streets. Residents praised the move as an important first step toward making local roads safer for walking and biking.
Public Works Bids and Infrastructure Maintenance
The township authorized advertising multiple public works bids for materials needed to maintain local roads, storm sewers, and retaining walls.
Keswick Village Resident Parking Concerns
A Keswick Village resident requested a parking permit pass system so local workers and residents don't get ticketed while parked near their homes.
Old Welsh Road and Edge Hill Road Traffic Signal Improvements
The board awarded a $104,552 contract to Carr & Duff to upgrade traffic signals at the busy intersection of Old Welsh Road and Edge Hill Road.