Multimodal Access to Tourist Attractions

In accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST), DVRPC evaluates multimodal access to tourist destinations in Greater Philadelphia. The tourism and hospitality industry represents a vital part of the region's economy. Each dollar spent by travelers generates additional expenditures in indirect spending and is indirectly responsible for the creation of numerous additional jobs, as illustrated in Hospitality & Tourism Data Snapshot [3.82 MB pdf]. The region's tourist attractions are generally well served by the existing transportation network, and numerous improvements in recent years have enhanced the ability of tourists to access these destinations.

Tourist Attraction Connection

Explore Visitor Attraction Connectivity in the map below. Select an option from the dropdown menu to update the Visitor Attractions on the map.

Destination Delaware Valley

As a part of DVRPC’s ongoing commitment to enhance travel and tourism, Destination: Delaware Valley - A Regional Visit Shed Analysis for Tourist Destinations in Greater Philadelphia, utilized anonymous mobile user data to map a visit shed for 30 area attractions in the region’s suburban counties. The individual site analyses are compiled together by county and highlights each county’s visit shed, transportation context, and other key data and information.

Studies and Reports

Ensuring multimodal accessibility will provide a positive experience for the visitor. Below are previous efforts that assess transportation-related challenges to tourist destinations within Greater Philadelphia.

Evaluating Access to Tourist Attractions in Greater Philadelphia [4.1 MB pdf]

Data Snapshot 2.6: Series 2, No. 6 Regional Economics: Traveler Accommodations Sector

Evaluating Ferry Service Feasibility along the Delaware River

Webinar: Assessing the Hospitality and Tourism Industry’s Recovery from COVID-19 - recorded June 21, 2023

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