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Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) use combinations of vehicle fuels and technologies to reduce the use of petroleum in on-road vehicles. These include low-carbon fuels (sometimes blended with petroleum), electricity, and hybrid technologies combining internal combustion engines with electric motors. DVRPC's Ready to Roll? Report provides an overview for policymakers and citizens in the Greater Philadelphia……

Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) use combinations of vehicle fuels and technologies to reduce the use of petroleum in on-road vehicles. These include low-carbon fuels (sometimes blended with petroleum), electricity, and hybrid technologies combining internal combustion engines with electric motors. DVRPC's "Ready to Roll?" report provides an overview for policy makers and citizens in the Greater……

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……

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……

This project studies 30.34 miles of highways that connect 11 major intermodal facilities to the National Highway System. NHS connectors are a vital piece of the supply chain throughout our country and often go overlooked in the traditional transportation planning process. The analytical work includes an inventory of existing conditions both of a physical and operational nature. Most connectors were……

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……

This report documents problems associated with landside access to two facilities proposed for the former Philadelphia Naval Base (currently being redeveloped and marketed under the name "Philadelphia Naval Business Center"). The report also designates the most appropriate highway routes between the proposed FastShip and CSXI intermodal facilities and the surrounding interstate highways. Recommendations……

The Delaware Valley - the nine-county bi-state region served by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)- is a complex and dynamic area incorporating the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer in New Jersey. With more than five million people and 352 separate municipal governments, the Delaware……