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The objective of this project is to better understand how people living in communities of color in the DVRPC region choose their mode of transportation, and what physical, social, or structural forces shape those choices. We did this by surveying in three communities: •North Trenton, NJ; •Norristown, PA; and •Mantua/East Parkside neighborhoods in Philadelphia. The intent of this work is to develop……

This study explores the possibility of a seasonal ferry service serving communities along the Delaware River. It analyzes the accessibility of tourist destinations in the New Jersey counties in the region and explores potential service scenarios. It also informs stakeholders of recommended next steps to further explore implementing a ferry service.

Metropolitan Planning Organizations are required to adopt CMAQ Emissions targets and develop a baseline performance plan as part of the federally mandated Transportation Performance Management process. This technical memo serves as the final performance report to FHWA for the first performance period (2018–2021) for the congestion and on-road mobile emissions performance measures for the Philadelphia……

A connected pedestrian network is the foundation of a healthy, accessible, and prosperous community. This analysis helps communities around the region prioritize the pedestrian improvements that will make the greatest impact. How well connected is the pedestrian network in the Greater Philadelphia region? How do gaps in the pedestrian network affect our ability to travel around the region? This map……

This volume contains the following appendices: (E) Executive Summary of the Documentation of the Conformity Finding, (F) Environmental Justice Appendix, (G) Title VI Policy Statement and Complaint Procedures, and (H) Summary of Public Involvement Process, Original Public Comments, Responses to Public Comments, List of Recommended Changes, Public Comment Outreach Documentation, the Highlights of the……

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) document contains a listing of all transit, highway, bridge, bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal projects in DVRPC’s Pennsylvania counties that will seek federal funding in federal fiscal years 2023 to 2026. This volume also contains the following appendices: (A) Board Resolutions; (B) State DOT Financial, and General and Procedural Guidance Used in Developing……

This management plan is a municipal document that outlines the community’s vision and prioritized goals to protect and grow the City’s tree cover or “community forest.” In this context, the “community forest” is within municipal boundaries and includes publicly managed trees along streets and in parks, as well as privately managed trees on private properties. Integrating data from a variety of local,……

This management plan is a municipal document that outlines the community’s vision and prioritized goals to protect and grow the City’s tree cover or “community forest.” In this context, the “community forest” is within municipal boundaries and includes publicly managed trees along streets and in parks, as well as privately managed trees on private properties. Integrating data from a variety of local,……

This management plan is a municipal document that outlines the community’s vision and prioritized goals to protect and grow the City’s tree cover or “community forest.” In this context, the “community forest” is within municipal boundaries and includes publicly managed trees along streets and in parks, as well as privately managed trees on private properties. Integrating data from a variety of local,……

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is responsible for long-range planning at the regional scale, but implementation of the Plan—and much of our collective future—is based on how the region’s 350 municipalities use their home-rule authority to influence land use, provide public services, protect natural and historic resources, and, ultimately, create the places we call home. DVRPC……