9:30 AM, December 8, 1997
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
1. Minutes of Meeting of October 23, 1997
2. FY 1997-2000 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Modification
a. Modification 9734 - Subway/Surface Signal Improvements (SEPTA)
3. New Jersey Congestion Management System (CMS)
In October, the Board approved a CMS for operation in the Pennsylvania portion ofthe region. This month DVRPC staff will present the system for the New JerseyCounties and ask for approval by the Board.
4. Draft Fiscal Year 1999 DVRPC Planning Work Program
The Board Planning Work Program Committee will make its recommendations tothe Board to release the Draft FY 1999 Planning Work program for review andcomment.
5. Approval of Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 1998
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6. Proposed Pennsylvania Legislation - Local Option Highway Maintenance Act
The Local Option Highway Maintenance Act is an Act authorizing counties inPennsylvania to assume responsibility for maintenance of certain highways andprovides for funding of maintenance costs.
INFORMATION ITEMS
7. Executive Director's Report
a. PennDOT/MPO Meeting in Harrisburg, November 6-7, 1997.
b. The National Freight Summit: One System, Many Partners, held in Philadelphia on November 17-19, 1997.
c. New Jersey FY 1998 Transportation Enhancement Program
d. First Quarter FY 1998 Results of the Mobility Alternatives Program (MAP)
ADVISORY ITEMS
8. Committee Reports
a. Planning Coordinating Committee/Regional Transportation Committee - J. Claffey
b. Regional Citizens Committee - D. Winters
c. Information Resources Exchange Group - M. Ontko
d. Regional Housing Committee - B. Seymour
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Attachments:
(1) Minutes of Meeting of October 23, 1997
(2) Commissioner Summary Sheets (Action Items 2, 3, 4 and 5)
(3) PCC/RTC Recommendations for December 8, 1997
(4) RCC Recommendations for December 8, 1997
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.
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