9:00 am, January 31, 2006
Commission Office
The ACP Building - 8th Floor
190 N. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA
For directions Call (215) 592-1800
Please Use Sixth Street Entrance
1. Welcome and Introduction
Attendees will have an opportunity to introduce themselves
2. Safety in FY07 Work Program
DVRPC's fiscal year 2007 draft work program was approved by the Board in December. Safety specific projects and programs as well as those with major safety components will be discussed.
3. Strategic Highway Safety Plan
As mandated by SAFETEA-LU state transportation departments are required to develop a data driven action plan that comprehensively identifies and analyzes highway safety problems and opportunities; representatives from PennDOT and NJDOT will give the task force an update on the development of both state's plan.
4. Guest Speakers
Roberto Rodriguez, Governor's Representative, Director, New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety will discuss diversity in transportation safety and the division's programs.
Patricia Ott, Director, Traffic Engineering and Safety, New Jersey Department of Transportation will give a presentation on the department's "Safe Corridor" program.
5. Regional Safety Action Plan Update
Each of the four sub committees have met twice over the past few months, the task force will be briefed on the discussions and major decisions as well as next steps.
6. Nominating Committee
As mentioned at our initial meeting a chairperson and vice chairperson will be nominated for the task force, a nominating committee is being formed to carry out that task.
7. Open Forum
In an effort to initiate information exchange, attendees will be asked to highlight new and existing safety projects and programs in the region.
8. Next Steps
Title VI Statement
In effect as of January 30, 2025
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related nondiscrimination mandates in all programs and activities. DVRPC is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, all programs and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or income level, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other related nondiscrimination mandates.
DVRPC's website, www.dvrpc.org, may be translated into multiple languages. Publications and other public documents can be made available in alternative languages and formats, if requested. DVRPC’s public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities and in transit-accessible locations whenever possible. DVRPC will work to accommodate all reasonable requests for translation, interpretation, accommodations or other auxiliary services and encourages that requests be made at least seven days prior to a public meeting. Requests can be made by contacting the Commission’s ADA and Title VI Compliance Officer Shoshana Akins via email at public_affairs@dvrpc.org, calling (215) 592-1800, or while registering for an upcoming meeting.
Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice by DVRPC under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with DVRPC's ADA and Title VI Compliance Officer Shoshana Akins and/or the appropriate state or federal agency within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of DVRPC is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to Shoshana Akins as well. For more information on DVRPC's Title VI program or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, please visit: www.dvrpc.org/GetInvolved/TitleVI, call (215) 592-1800, or email public_affairs@dvrpc.org.