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This 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……

On 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……

On 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……

The 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……

This 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.

The 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……

This 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……

This supplemental reports documents DVRPC's traffic study and forecasts for the I-95 mainline and Vine Expressway (I-676), Girard Avenue, and Allegheny interchanges assuming construction of the proposed slots casino(s) and condominium and apartments development along Delaware Avenue, north of Vine Street. This study updates the 2025 forecasts prepared by DVRPC in the June 2005 study to 2030 and incorporate……

Port 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……