DVRPC has published over one thousand reports from the 1970s to present. Product abstracts and/or PDF downloads are available.
January 31, 2017

This project examines the potential for public transit service between Southern Chester and New Castle Counties, where there is currently a gap in public transit service. The project team developed two strategies that can be used to work towards implementing service in this area.
January 30, 2017

Each fiscal year, DVRPC is responsible for issuing an annual report that summarizes the programs and projects that comprise the annual planning work program. This Annual Report features highlights of the Commission's many programs, a message from the Executive Director and Board Chair, a listing of Board members and committees, a financial summary, and a specific project or program in each county and……
January 9, 2017

This report summarizes data and research related to the transportation, career, and housing preferences of today's young adults. Known as millennials, this generation of Americans was largely born during the 1980s and 90s. They are the largest generation in American history and their expectations and priorities have the potential to influence the physical form of communities throughout our region and……
January 9, 2017

This report investigates opportunities for improved connections between the planned Wawa Regional Rail station and the region's trail system. The study catalogs existing site conditions, and documents SEPTA's construction plans. An extension of the Chester Creek Trail sharing SEPTA's rail right-of-way was found to be infeasible at this time. The study proposes two alternative trail alignments for future……
January 5, 2017

This newsletter provides safety ideas, information, and resources for municipal and county staff who are involved in supervising, setting up, or working within roadway work zones.
November 29, 2016

This report was created to provide the required annual review and update to Greater Philadelphia's regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The report includes background demographic, economic, and land use data; identifies regional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; discusses economic resiliency; identifies regional economic development goals and objectives; identifies……
November 14, 2016

This volume contains the following appendices: PennDOT's Procedural Guidance; (f) SEPTA Financial Capacity Analysis; (g) Executive Summary of the Documentation of the Conformity Finding; and (h) Summary of Public Involvement Process, Index of Comments, Original Public Comments, Responses to Public Comments, List of Recommended Changes, Public Comment Outreach Documentation, the Draft Highlights of……
November 9, 2016

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) document contains a listing of all transit, highway, bridge, bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal projects in DVRPC's Pennsylvania counties that will seek federal funding in fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. This volume also contains the following four appendices: (a) Board Resolutions, (b) Financial Guidance and the PennDOT Investment Plan, (c) Memorandum……
November 7, 2016

This report presents the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's (DVRPC's) adopted 2045 county- and municipal-level employment forecasts and describes the method used to develop them. Population and employment forecasts are a critical component of long-range land use and transportation planning. As a part of DVRPC's long-range planning activities, the Commission is required to maintain forecasts……
October 21, 2016

This document provides an analysis of access issues and development opportunities in the area surrounding the Darby Transportation Center. The project team looked at TOD readiness factors and existing conditions, market conditions, circulation and access issues, and developable sites in order to make recommendations for future development.