DVRPC has published over one thousand reports from the 1970s to present. Product abstracts and/or PDF downloads are available.
July 30, 2024
PhillyFreightFinderPhillyFreightFinder is a resource for exploring and tracking the Philadelphia-Camden-Trenton regional freight network.
June 10, 2024
The Great Consolidation: Community Banking Decline in Greater PhiladelphiaCommunity banks play an important role in local and regional economies. However, since the 1990s, bank mergers and acquisitions have led to a decline in community banks, and the socioeconomic benefits associated with them. Nationally, this trend is referred to as the Great Consolidation, and a regional analysis indicates that the trend is playing out across Greater Philadelphia……
June 6, 2016
Rating the RegionThis report compares 26 metropolitan areas in terms of demographics, natural resources and the environment; livable communities; the economy; and transportation. The Philadelphia region’s strengths include its diverse economy; relatively affordable housing, myriad of colleges, universities, and cultural opportunities; health care resources; extensive highway and transit network; and quality air and……
April 15, 2016
Phoenixville Borough Energy Assessment: Civic CenterOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Phoenixville Borough Civic Center. The Phoenixville Borough Civic Center (estimated at 32,160 ft2) is a multiuse recreational facility with an attached high-bay gymnasium constructed in 1908. PES identified a three-step strategy to improve operational control and efficiency of the buildings……
April 15, 2016
Upper Darby Township Energy Assessment: Township Administration BuildingOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Upper Darby Administration Building. The Upper Darby Township administration building (45,034 ft2) is a 1929 heavy masonry block building with offices, conference rooms, a large hearing room, a parking garage, and storage space. It is typically occupied about 50 hours per week. PES evaluated……
December 14, 2015
Impact of Diesel Emissions from Port Facilities on Local Communities in the DVRPC RegionThe Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) examined the demographics of communities
surrounding port communities in the region and reviewed existing health statistics for these communities.
Demographic and health data analysis shows that communities surrounding port facilities are generally more
economically disadvantaged than the region as a whole. DVRPC analyzed air emissions from……
March 27, 2015
Philadelphia Regional On-Board Transit SurveyThis report summarizes the on-board transit survey that was conducted by DVRPC during 2010 and 2011.
The first chapter outlines the methods that were used to conduct the survey, the second chapter provides
summary results for each survey question, and the third chapter provides insight, analysis, and key findings
from the survey.
October 25, 2012
Engage, Outreach, Improve: Strategies to Connect with New PATCO RidershipThe Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), which
operates a transit line serving communities in Camden
County, New Jersey, and Center City Philadelphia, asked the
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to investigate marketing strategies and other opportunities to increase and diversify its ridership, particularly among younger riders (ages 18–34) and discretionary riders. Recommendations……
March 2, 2010
I-95 Interchange Enhancement and Reconstruction I-95 Expressway Interchanges, Sections GIR/VINE and AFC Traffic Study - Supplement Number 2This supplemental report documents DVRPC's traffic study and forecasts for the I-95 mainline and the Girard Avenue, and Allegheny Avenue interchanges under Alternative 10, which relocates the Allegheny Avenue NB off and on-ramps to Castor Avenue. These forecasts assume construction of the proposed slots casino(s) and condominium and apartments development along Delaware Avenue
Waterfront and Christopher……
March 1, 1991
Drayage Costs In The Ports Of The Delaware RiverPort facilities and the regional rail network within the Ports of the Delaware River are identified and described. The Delaware River Port Authority's proposal to construct a Regional Intermodal Transfer Facility in Philadelphia would provide centralized access for the three railroad lines which service the Port, but would create inequalities in drayage rates paid to transport shipping containers……