Welcome to the Calder Way Project Website!

The Borough of State College is delighted to present the Calder Way Project, a focal point within the esteemed Downtown Master Plan. The vision is to transform this corridor into a pedestrian-preferred enclave, reducing vehicular traffic and enhancing the overall urban experience.

Project Overview:

The Calder Way project involves vital utility improvements including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, gas, electric, and telecommunications systems as well as streetscape enhancements along the Calder Way corridor.

Current Phase - 2026 to 2029:

Phase 3 is from McAllister St to Hetzel St. This phase includes both utility replacement and design and construction of above-ground transportation improvements and streetscape enhancements.

• Design began in July 2026 and will continue through 2027.
• Construction is proposed to be completed in two phases during 2028 and 2029.

Grant Funding:

For Phase 3, the Borough secured a $16 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant with match amounts funded in part by awards from the CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund and Small Water and Sewer program.

• In addition to funding design and construction of the utility replacements and streetscape enhancements, the SS4A grant covers the development of a Vision Zero Action Plan which will assist the Borough in developing a safe system approach and develop priorities for roadway safety.

Future Phases:

Following Phase 3, the Calder Way corridor will continue to be reconstructed with utility replacements from Hetzel Street to the University Drive and College Avenue interchange. This is likely to take place in Phase 4 from Hetzel St to High St, and Phase 5 from High St to the interchange.

• The Borough continues to pursue state and federal grants for future project segments.

Above-ground transportation improvements will continue to take place following the completion of utility replacement.

• Design and construction of transportation improvements and streetscape enhancements for the segment from S. Atherton St to S. Fraser St is currently funded with a mix of federal Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Community Project Funding and Commonwealth Financing Authority Multimodal Transportation Fund allocations.

Previous Phases:

SEDA COG previously awarded a $60,000 grant for the Calder Way Infrastructure Feasibility Study. This study provided comprehensive insights into the project's scope and costs, informed by the construction endeavors.

Phase 1 from McAllister St to S. Fraser St was constructed from September 2023 to October 2024

Phase 2 from S. Fraser St to S. Atherton St was constructed from January to July 2026

Phase 2A at the intersection of Hetzel St was constructed from March to July 2026

• Phase 2 and Phase 2A received $2.75 million ARPA H20 PA Grant for sewer, storm, and water improvements.

Follow this Transformative Journey:

Stay updated on project milestones and progress.
Engage with the community as Calder Way is rejuvenated into a more refined, sustainable, and interconnected urban landscape.

Project Contacts
Calder Way Public Relations: Tristan Klinefelter
(814) 680-4468 | tklinefelter@statecollegepa.us

Director of Public Works: Sam Robbins
(814) 234-7100 | srobbins@statecollegepa.us