For Public Review: Draft Transportation Conformity Demonstration: Connections 2045 LRP and Draft DVRPC FY2019 Transportation Improvement Program for Pennsylvania

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) will open a public comment period for the Draft Transportation Conformity Demonstration: Connections 2045 LRP and Draft DVRPC FY2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania. DVRPC will accept public comments from May 10, 2018 until June 11, 2018 at 5:00 PM local time.

This Transportation Conformity Demonstration is required due to the anticipated adoption of a the Draft DVRPC FY2019 TIP for Pennsylvania (currently out for public comment). Transportation Conformity is conducted to ensure transportation investments conform to the Federal Clean Air Act, and demonstrate that a proposed plan or project will not negatively impact a region’s ability to meet or maintain federal air quality standards.

Please join DVRPC at a public meeting/information session for the Draft Transportation Conformity Demonstration held in conjunction with the Draft DVRPC FY2019 TIP for Pennsylvania:

Thursday, May 24, 2018
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
DVRPC Conference Room
190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor
ACP Building
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Direction: https://www.dvrpc.org/directions/

Web conferencing is available for the May 24th meeting. Please register by Wed. May 23rd by contacting 215-592-1800 or public_affairs@dvrpc.org if you are interested in using this option.

An electronic version of the Draft Transportation Conformity Demonstration is available online at http://www.dvrpc.org/AirQuality/Conformity/. Printed copies are available in the DVRPC Resource Center and in a number of regional libraries. The document will also be available at the public meeting, and can be translated into an alternative format or language, if requested.

Written comments and questions may be submitted in one of four ways:

  • Electronically through a comment form: http://www.dvrpc.org/AirQuality/Conformity/
  • By Email: airconformity@dvrpc.org
  • By Fax: 215-592-9125
  • Or by Mail:
    Conformity Comments
    c/o DVRPC Office of Communications and Engagement
    190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Fl.
    Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520

Questions and comments must be submitted in writing. If you need assistance in providing a written comment, please contact the DVRPC Office of Communications and Engagement at 215-592-1800 or public_affairs@dvrpc.org.

Comments for this document must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 11, 2018. Comments received via mail must be postmarked by June 11, 2018. Written comments received during the public comment period and responses to those comments will be provided in a final document as part of the public record.

DVRPC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related nondiscrimination statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. DVRPC public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities and in transit-accessible locations when possible. Auxiliary services can be provided to individuals who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. 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.