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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 summarizes a multi-year planning effort involving 20 municipalities surrounding US 1 in Central Jersey. The purpose of the Forum is to foster better coordination among the municipalities, counties, state agencies, and regional agencies. Five key issues were identified: east-west access, system-wide planning and coordination, transit and alternative modes, impacts of land use planning……

DVRPC staff identified a network of 55 regionally significant intermodal passenger terminals in the Delaware Valley Region. The network consists of airports, train and bus stations, and park-and-ride lots. Staff subsequently developed a systematic phased work program for evaluating passenger transfer conditions at 38 locations. Ultimately, the fourth and final phase will prepare an action plan to improve……

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……

This study addresses the section of the Kings Highway corridor in West Deptford, Glouchester County, New Jersey. The study area is largely underdeveloped, yet it is anticipated that this area will experience moderate growth in the next 20 years due partly to the completion of the Blue Route (I-476) in Pennsylvania and the reconstruction of I-295 in Glouchester County. Existing demographics and traffic……

This study addresses the section of the Kings Highway corridor in East Greenwich Township, Glouchester County, New Jersey. The study area is largely underdeveloped, yet it is anticipated that this area will experience moderate growth in the next 20 years due partly to the completion of the Blue Route (I-476) in Pennsylvania and the reconstruction of I-295 in Glouchester County. Existing demographics……