The DVRPC Board

DVRPC is demonstrating conformity for the Connections 2045 Long-Range Plan (Plan), FY 2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania, and 2018 TIP for New Jersey. This demonstration is necessitated by a new Connections 2045 Plan, a new FY 2018-2021 TIP for New Jersey, and amendments to the FY 2017 TIP for Pennsylvania. A public comment period was held from September 1, 2017 to October 4, 2017. Two public meetings were held on September 18, and 19, 2017. Staff will present the results of the Transportation Conformity Determination and request that the DVRPC Board adopt the findings at the October 26, 2017 Board meeting.

4. Adoption of the Connections 2045 Plan for Greater Philadelphia

Connections 2045 updates and extends Greater Philadelphia's long-range plan through the year 2045. The Plan establishes a vision for the growth and development of the region, serves as a blueprint for prioritizing transportation funding over the next 28 years, and is required under federal transportation law and planning regulations. It was developed with the input and support of DVRPC’s working committees, regional planning partners, stakeholder groups, and residents.

5. Adoption of the DVRPC FY2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for New Jersey

1. PennDOT, District 6 Modeling Assistance
   Provides for technical and planning assistance to PennDOT, District 6 for I-95 Reconstruction and other traffic studies via a new staff member dedicated to modeling District 6 traffic studies.
2. DVRPC Freight Model Enhancement
   This project will update and enhance DVRPC's regional travel model to improve its freight and commercial vehicle forecasting capabilities.