On 21 July 2025, nearly 56 years after the Beatles walked across Abbey Rd in London, several Newtown residents and notable politicians gathered at the Tara Blvd pedestrian crossing for what was billed as an "INFORMAL INAUGURAL" ceremony.
State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) hosted a press conference at the event to celebrate the state and local partnership resulting in Newtown Township's newest pedestrian safety improvement. They also did the same at new the Silo Dr crosswalk on N Sycamore St (see "North Sycamore Street Pedestrian Safety Timeline"). Supervisors John Mack and Dennis Fisher also said a few words at these events.
Supervisor John Mack thanked the residents of Newtown Walk for being proactive, showing up at township meetings, and voicing their concerns. "I know it took a couple of years, but we now have a much safer crossing." (Read "Pedestrian Crossing Warning Signals Debut At 2 Newtown Twp. Locations").
Getting these crosswalk improvements made was a long process. Too long in my opinion (see "Tara Blvd Crosswalk Improvement Timeline"). In fact, the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons were not operational until - suspiciously - one hour before the event!
The next pedestrian safety project to keep an eye on is the concrete walkway along Newtown-Yardley Rd so that people crossing that road safely at Tara Blvd can safely walk to the Borough.
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Supervisor John Mack thanked residents for their proactive approach to pedestrian safety and keeping the issue at the forefront. “Walkability is a big thing,” Mack said.
Valerie Mihalek, a Newtown Walk resident and candidate for township supervisor, said the Newtown-Yardley Road project was the culmination of three years of work.
Read: Safer Pedestrian Crossings Completed In Newtown Twp.
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