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This report compiles available data from numerous sources to estimate the number of trucks and buses in the region, their trip making patterns, and the magnitude of truck and bus travel in the region, expressed as vehicle-miles of travel (VMT). These estimates are necessary inputs to DVRPC's travel simulation models and are also needed for mobile source emissions calculations and other planning purposes.……

This publication outlines a plan for municipal action to preserve farmland and the agricultural industry in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. It delineates Agricultural Development Areas within the township and lists individual farm properties for priority preservation. Information on Woolwich Township's agricultural lands, soils, infrastructure, zoning, township support of farming,……

This report presents the detailed model specification and calibration results of the DVRPC version of UPlan, a GIS based land use planning model that spatially allocates new development for use in long-range land use planning and scenario testing. It allocates new development (new building footprint) to areas that are currently open space or designated for redevelopment. This model is intended to estimate……

This publication documents the natural and community resources of Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The natural resource information includes descriptions, tables and maps of land use; soils; steep slopes; drinking water aquifers and wells; surface waters including watersheds, streams, lakes, wetlands, and floodplains; impacts on water resources; vegetation including forests and grasslands;……

This publication is both an addendum to the Camden County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Plan, published in May 2004, and an application to the New Jersey State Agricultural Development Committee for a New Jersey Farmland Planning Incentive Grant for Camden County farmland preservation. The publication provides information on existing preserved farmland in the county, lists the county goals……

DVRPC NEWS is published by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Office of Communications & Public Affairs. DVRPC News is funded through grants from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Pennsylvania & New Jersey Departments of Transportation, & DVRPC's member governments.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the planning issues in adjoining sections of Norristown, Plymouth and Conshohocken and to recommend strategies that will address the needs and problems of the area. Proposed recommendations address the issues of commercial revitalization, industrial use, housing, roadway reconstruction and circulation, public transit accommodations, recreational amenities and……

This publication documents the natural and community resources of Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. The natural resource information includes descriptions, tables and maps of land use; soils; steep slopes; drinking water wells; aquifers; watersheds; streams and lakes; wetlands, flood plains; impacts on water resources; vegetation including forests and grasslands; animal communities; threatened……

This publication documents the natural and community resources of Mantua Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The natural resource information includes descriptions, tables and maps of land use; soils; drinking water aquifers and wells; surface waters including watersheds, streams, lakes, wetlands, and floodplains; impacts on water resources and surface water quality; impervious coverage; vegetation……

This document presents a planning effort that links transportation and land use planning by managing growth appropriate to infrastructure capacity and consistent with county, state, and regional plans to foster economic development. This study provides a set of suitable transportation improvements, land use and economic development strategies that address the needs of corridor residentsand employers……