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The US 422 Corridor Master Plan represents a collaborative vision for sustainable land use and transportation for 24 diverse communities along the US 422 Corridor. The planning area includes over 200 square miles in portions of Montgomery, Chester and Berks Counties. The plan was initiated by the US Route 422 Corridor Coalition, managed by DVRPC and guided by a Steering Committee including the three……

Lindenwold Station is the junction of two rail lines; the NJ Transit Atlantic City line and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) High Speed Line, which terminates at Lindenwold. The Lindenwold Station has the highest number of boards for PATCO service in New Jersey. NJ Transit ridership between Philadelphia and Atlantic City has been growing steadily over recent years. Recommendations……

The evaluations summarized in this report were performed in support of PennDOT's statewide effort to promote the establishment of formal access management ordinances for state and local highways. A case study of Durham Road (PA 413), between PA 232 and the Newtown Bypass, was conducted and a conceptual plan prepared for a segment of Durham Road as a tangible illustration of the benefits of planning……

As part of its FY 2006 work program, DVRPC undertook a survey and data analysis exercise at the request of the Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO. The central purpose of this exercise was to conduct license plate surveys at three PATCO stations: Ferry Avenue, Woodcrest, and Lindenwold, and to compare the results of these surveys (i.e. the geographic distribution of riders) to those of identical……

In 1993, DVRPC published the first Rating the Region report, which compared the Philadelphia metropolitan area to the nation's nine other largest metros plus Pittsburgh and Baltimore as regional competitors. That report found that the Philadelphia region had one of the nation's most diverse economies, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, affordable housing, relatively low taxes, short commute times,……

This report presents traffic forecasts and analysis for the Delaware Expressway (I-95), Section AFC (Ann Street to Frankford Creek) and Allegheny Avenue. The report examines the impacts of 2025 traffic volumes on I-95, interchanges for Castor, Aramingo/Girard and Allegheny avenues, and also the local roadway system for a No-Build Alternative with and without Delaware Avenue Extension and seven Build……

This report presents traffic forecasts and analysis for the Girard Avenue and I-676 Vine Expressway Interchange complex along I-95 in the Northern Liberties and Penn Treaty sections of Philadelphia. The report examines the impacts of 2025 and 2005 traffic volumes on I-95, interchange ramps for Girard Avenue and I-676 Vine Expressway, and also the local roadway system for the No-Build (Base Case) Alternative……

DVRPC conducted a study of important roadway connections between the National Highway System and 12 key intermodal freight terminals to assist the planning needs of the Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force. The analytical work includes an inventory and assessment of physical and traffic operating conditions along the connectors (contained in the Appendix). Recommendations to improve deficiencies……

A synthesis effort to inventory truck trip generation studies is currently being conducted on a national level to standardize data collection efforts and serve as an endorsed source for truck trip generation information. The need stems from a recognition of the crucial importance that freight movement plays in the national economy and the absence of reliable information to understand and plan for……