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This report documents the process and findings of the I-95 Delaware County Road Safety and Operations Audit undertaken by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). The report details safety and operational issues identified by the audit team at the study location and remedial strategies to address them. Emphasis is placed on identifying low-cost, quick-turnaround improvements and safety……

Public participation and civic engagement have become an increasingly important part of the planning process. An effective public participation plan may build consensus, help a community reach a collective goal, and even lessens friction among opposing factions. This Municipal Implementation Tool (MIT) provides an overview of public engagement and participation and suggests strategies and techniques……

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 unique characteristics of each county and major……

DVRPC was asked by SEPTA to study the transit services accessible from Fern Rock Transportation Center, as well as the ways in which passengers access and move between these services. Drawing on a better understanding of how the facility is being used and might be used in the future, DVRPC was tasked with developing a conceptual station Master Plan that reflects a near- and long-term strategy for……

This report provides information about recommended practices and ordinances that enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and accommodations. Encouragement and safety campaigns are also highlighted.

This report documents forecasts of the number of trips that would result from an extension of SEPTA's Elwyn line from the planned Wawa station to West Chester. It compares year 2035 forecasts under a No-build scenario, an electrified extension alternative (one-seat ride), and a diesel extension alternative (requiring a transfer at Wawa). The line between West Chester, Elwyn, and Philadelphia is……

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……

This report examines the New Jersey and Pennsylvania crash databases for two trends involving at-grade rail crossings: 1) crashes between trains and motor vehicles, and 2) crashes between motor vehicles occurring within proximity of an at-grade rail crossing. The analysis was conducted using GIS to identify qualifying crashes by location and by type. Crash data from years 2007 - 2009 were utilized.……

This report provides an overview of context-sensitive solutions (CSS) and their application throughout the DVRPC region. CSS is an approach to roadway planning in which transportation facilities complement the local context and accommodate all users. Section One discusses CSS techniques, including traffic calming, and highlights a series of local and international examples. Section Two summarizes DVRPC's……

This technical memorandum provides guidance oriented to project managers at departments of transportation and other agencies. It covers how projects move through the CMP and how to review potential Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects for consistency with the CMP. Projects that propose to add Single-Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) road capacity using federal transportation funds in the Delaware……