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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……

The Newton Lake Trail Feasibility Study was conducted by DVRPC staff in collaboration with Camden County, the Camden County Park Department, and the Borough of Oaklyn, New Jersey. The study includes a comprehensive analysis and conceptual design for a trail extension in the southwest portion of Newton Lake Park that would link existing multi-use paths to create a loop for bicycle and pedestrian use.……

A Congestion Management Process (CMP) is a systematic process for managing congestion. It identifies specific multimodal strategies for all locations in the region to minimize congestion and enhance the ability of people and goods to reach their destinations. The CMP advances the goals of the DVRPC Long-Range Plan and strengthens the connection between the Plan and the Transportation Improvement……

The food system is an important part of the economy; food manufacturing can provide much needed low- and moderate-skill jobs; local food production, preparation, and distribution offer entrepreneurial opportunities; and agricultural products are among the nation’s strongest and largest exports. This publication analyzes Camden’s current food economy and makes a number of recommendations to improve……

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) examined the demographics of communities surrounding port communities in the region and reviewed existing health statistics for these communities. Demographic and health data analysis shows that communities surrounding port facilities are generally more economically disadvantaged than the region as a whole. DVRPC analyzed air emissions from……

This study examines traffic signal and surface transit routes in Mercer, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties and develops a method of scoring corridors on their likelihood for successful and cost-effective TSP and related signals investments. To develop a TSP prioritization framework, the study team has built upon prior data gathering, analysis, and mapping work. The screening tool identifies……

This study evaluated a proposed design for Race Street between 9th and fifth Streets by reducing the north and south crossing distance at most intersections; change the road to a three travel lane configuration at its maximum width; and add protected bicycle, plantings, and pedestrian amenities. These improvements would improve access for people walking, biking, and driving and also improve the aesthetics……

The City Branch Transit Feasibility Study was conducted by DVRPC staff in collaboration with SEPTA and the City of Philadelphia. The study takes a fresh look at the City Branch right-of-way, an unused, SEPTA-owned corridor in Center City Philadelphia, to evaluate its greatest potential use as a transportation asset in the near- and long-term. The study analyzes the feasibility of three existing concepts……

gc2040: People, Place, Prosperity, details the first year of a two-year process undertaken to update Gloucester County’s Master Plan with a Unified Land Use and Transportation Element. It explains the need for the project, documents existing conditions in the county, and details the public outreach process through which the themes, goals, and objectives that will be carried forward to the second phase……

This Municipal Implementation Tool (MIT) brochure builds upon previous research conducted by DVRPC in which immigrant business owners were interviewed about why they chose to live and/or work in their communities. It describes policies and programs that municipalities can adopt to be more welcoming to immigrant newcomers.