DVRPC has published over one thousand reports from the 1970s to present. Product abstracts and/or PDF downloads are available.
March 3, 2022
Phoenixville Rail ExtensionThis study estimated the ridership for a proposed service extension of the existing Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail line from the Norristown Transportation Center to Pottstown via Phoenixville. Two types of service were modeled, shuttle service between Pottstown and Norristown and through service between Pottstown and Philadelphia. It was projected that the new stations and the Norristown Transportation……
February 22, 2022
Cultivating a Homegrown EconomyThis Municipal Implementation Tool (MIT) brochure discusses a societal shift towards greater support for homegrown economies, as evidenced by increased consumer prioritization of local goods and services. The goal for this MIT is to define relevant terms to know; identify key attributes and benefits of, and challenges to, the homegrown economy; provide specific strategies; and highlight a successful……
February 22, 2022
AccessScoreAccessScore is an analysis that assesses the infrastructure and demographic characteristics around transit stations that relate to how supportive of bicycling and walking the area is and how much bicycle and pedestrian activity could be occurring there. The analysis includes Regional Rail, light rail, trolley, and subway stations throughout the Philadelphia region with service provided by SEPTA, NJ……
February 7, 2022
Connections 2050 Plan for Greater Philadelphia: Policy ManualThe Connections 2050 Plan for Greater Philadelphia: Policy Manual documents the Connections 2050 vision, principles, goals, policies and strategies, and contains a summary of the financial plan. It has a companion report, The Connections 2050 Plan for Greater Philadelphia Process and Analysis Manual contains supporting information related to the vision and strategies, along with the detailed financial……
January 4, 2022
Data Snapshot 2.6: Series 2, No. 6 Regional Economics: Traveler Accommodations SectorThis data snapshot provides an analysis of how the hospitality industry was impacted during the pandemic, and highlights what the access to tourism and employment implications are of the findings.
January 4, 2022
Bicycle LTS and Connectivity AnalysisThis regional screening tool was developed to help identify and rank roads where bicycle facility improvements would have the greatest local and regional connectivity benefit to the low-stress bicycle network. Learn about Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) and the connectivity analysis by scrolling through these visualizations. Explore and analyze the data in this webmap.
January 4, 2022
Travel Market Analysis for NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail LineA travel market analysis of the Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL) was conducted to provide NJ TRANSIT with insight on
the travel needs of commuters throughout the study corridor. The results are intended to be used to better inform
future improvements to the ACRL. Conclusions drawn from studies conducted by related organizations explores
transit ridership, employment, access to transit, and COVID-19……
December 15, 2021
2020 Camden CBD Cordon DataThis report presents the average number of vehicle trips, bike trips, and pedestrian trips crossing the Camden CBD cordon during the COVID pandemic. Vehicle trips were counted during 2020 and 2021 and bicycle and pedestrian trips were counted during May and June of 2021.
The report also presents the average number of public transit passenger trips crossing the Camden CBD cordon in the Fall of……
December 10, 2021
DVRPC FY2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for New Jersey (FY22-FY25)The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) document contains a listing of multimodal projects in the DVRPC New Jersey region and the NJDOT-managed Statewide Program of projects throughout the State of New Jersey that will seek federal and state funding in federal FYs 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. This volume also contains the following appendices: (A) Board Resolutions; (B) Financial Tables Used in……
December 9, 2021
Ben Franklin Bridge Eastbound AccessThe eastbound entrance to the Ben Franklin Bridge is surrounded by attractions and amenities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. A newly completed ADA-compliant ramp on the Camden side of the bridge has improved accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities to access the bridge. However, heavy traffic and a roadway design that is primarily vehicle-oriented continue……