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The purpose of the RIMIS Newsletter is to provide an overview of the Regional Integrated Multi-Modal Information (RIMIS) program. RIMIS was created to be an information exchange network that connects traffic operation centers, 911 call centers and local emergency response teams in the Delaware Valley. RIMIS is a platform that coordinates municipal, state and county agency responses while keeping……

This document contains all of the projects and related funding for FY 2015 as passed by the DVRPC Board in January 2014.

This brochure explains noncontiguous parcel clustering, which is a planning tool available for use by New Jersey municipalities interested in preserving land in a similar, but more simple manner than a transfer of development rights (TDR) program. The legal basis for use of noncontiguous parcel clustering, its advantages and disadvantages, and steps to implementation are discussed. Examples from……

The purpose of this study is to develop solutions to improve traffic circulation and reduce delays within a section of Bordentown Township; improve traffic safety through better distribution of truck traffic; enhance local and regional economic development opportunities through improved access; and improve roadway conditions. This study addresses the problem of lack of appropriate connections for southbound……

Securing funding for multi-use trail planning, design, and construction projects is an essential step in the trail development process. There are multiple sources of funding, each with their own requirements, categories of eligible projects, and cycles of funding availability. This guide describes funding available to trail projects in New Jersey.

This study examines traffic signal and surface transit routes in Philadelphia and Mercer counties and develops a method of scoring corridors on their likelihood for successful and cost-effective TSP and related signals investments. To develop a TSP prioritization framework, the study team has built upon prior data gathering, analysis, and mapping work. The screening tool that was developed here identifies……

This white paper reviews current practices in scenario planning, DVRPC’s scenario planning experience and lessons learned, makes recommendations about how DVRPC can improve its practices, and identifies options for the next round of scenario planning. These options include investigating underlying driving forces of change in the future, and identifying regional land use and transportation gamechanger(s).……

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have had a longstanding policy of actively ensuring nondiscrimination under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act in federally funded activities. Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, be excluded……

DVRPC has developed a Planner's Methodology, which is designed to provide guidance to staff in meeting Title VI and Environmental Justice (EJ) mandates and structuring a public participation plan at the project or study level. How meaningful public participation is gathered and implemented into a planning process may differ widely, depending on the type and scope of the project. The Planner's Methodology……

Securing funding for multi-use trail planning, design, and construction projects is an essential step in the trail development process. There are multiple sources of funding, each with their own requirements, categories of eligible projects, and cycles of funding availability. This guide describes funding available to trail projects in southeastern Pennsylvania.