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

September 19, 2014

Greener Pastures for New FarmersGreener Pastures for New Farmers
Recent trends show that, although increased consumer interest has generated new market opportunities for farmers, it is becoming more difficult to start and sustain a small, profitable farming enterprise. Despite these challenges, it is important to support small and mid-sized farms, especially those managed by beginning and young farmers. This guide addresses a number of the challenges that small……

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September 12, 2014

Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Greater Philadelphia 2010 SummaryEnergy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Greater Philadelphia 2010 Summary
In this regional energy use and greenhouse gas emission inventory, DVRPC estimates energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the nine-county Greater Philadelphia region in 2010. This inventory is the first since DVRPC’s initial inventory of 2005 greenhouse gas emissions. 2010 Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Greater Philadelphia: Summary describes the scope and findings of the inventory……

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September 3, 2014

Darby Borough Grade Crossing StudyDarby Borough Grade Crossing Study

This study examines two highway-railroad grade crossings in Darby Borough, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. This report serves as the second phase of the Darby Borough Grade Crossing Study. The study explores implementation strategies that can serve to improve safety and efficiency at the grade crossings and provides preliminary analysis and recommendations. This report is divided into five chapters:……

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September 2, 2014

	Highlights of the DVRPC FY2015 Transportation Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania Highlights of the DVRPC FY2015 Transportation Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania
The Highlights for the Draft DVRPC FY2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania briefly describes the region’s TIP as a federally required, multi-modal, four year constrained program of planned transportation infrastructure investment. It also contains a summary listing of all transit, highway, bridge, bicycle, pedestrian, and freight related projects in DVRPC’s Pennsylvania region……

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September 1, 2014

	DVRPC FY2015 Transportation Improvement Program  (TIP) for PA DVRPC FY2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for PA
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 2015 to 2018. This volume also contains the following six appendices: (a) Acknowledgement of Board Resolutions, (b) State DOT Financial and Procedural Guidance, (c) Acknowledgement……

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September 1, 2014

DVRPC FY2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for PA AddendumDVRPC FY2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for PA Addendum
This volume contains the following: (d) DVRPC TIP Project Benefit Criteria, (e) Executive Summary of the Documentation of the Conformity Finding, and (f) 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 the FY2013 Draft TIP for Pennsylvania, Tribal……

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August 20, 2014

2013-2014 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Supplemental Projects Status Memorandum2013-2014 Congestion Management Process (CMP) Supplemental Projects Status Memorandum
This memorandum is the seventh review of the status of supplemental projects for major Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) capacity-adding projects in the region's Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs). The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission worked with project sponsors to identify or update Congestion Management Process (CMP) commitments for six projects, including five major SOV capacityadding projects……

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August 15, 2014

Transportation Improvements for the Church Road (CR 616) CorridorTransportation Improvements for the Church Road (CR 616) Corridor
The purpose of this study is to investigate and analyze improvements to the Church Road corridor in Cherry Hill, Maple Shade, and Mount Laurel townships. Analyzed were improvements to multimodal travel, specifically in the Cherry Hill portion of the study corridor; directly connecting Fellowship and Springdale roads via a bridge over the New Jersey Turnpike; and connecting Church Road across NJ 73……

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August 12, 2014

Transportation Conformity Demonstration: FY 2014 New Jersey TIP, FY 2015 Pennsylvania TIP, and Connections 2040 Long-Range PlanTransportation Conformity Demonstration: FY 2014 New Jersey TIP, FY 2015 Pennsylvania TIP, and Connections 2040 Long-Range Plan
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is reaffirming the transportation conformity of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 New Jersey Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and New Jersey projects in the Connections 2040 Long-Range Plan. DVRPC concurrently demonstrates conformity for the FY 2015 TIP for Pennsylvania, and amendments to projects in Pennsylvania in the Connections 2040 Long-Range……

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August 7, 2014

Haverford Township Norristown High Speed Line Parking and Pedestrian Access StudyHaverford Township Norristown High Speed Line Parking and Pedestrian Access Study
The Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) plays an important role in the transportation context of Haverford Township. This study was conducted by DVRPC, with guidance from Haverford Township, SEPTA, and Delaware County, to identify strategies designed to enhance parking capacity and nonmotorized access to the township’s seven NHSL stations. The report includes an overview of existing conditions, as well……

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