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A CMP is a systematic process to manage congestion. It identifies specific multimodal strategies for all locations in the region to minimize congestion and enhance the ability of people and goods to get where they need to go. The CMP advances the goals of the DVRPC Long-Range Plan and strengthens the connection between the Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The 2009 DVRPC CMP is……

This report presents the results of the conversion of the Commission's travel demand model from TRANPLAN to the more modern VISUM software package. This work has been undertaken by Cambridge Systematics, Inc. (CS) and PTV America, Inc. under contract to DVRPC.

The transportation challenge facing many communities along PA Route 100 is how to best manage their transportation network as the surrounding area develops. As a result of current and anticipated development, weekday commuter rush hour traffic has the potential to increase by as much as 50 percent to 150 percent along various segments of the study corridor. Regrettably, very few of the study intersections……

This document defines the concept of operations for the proposed Philadelphia Traffic Operations Center. It defines the center's goals, capabilities, and features to be phased in over the next five-plus years. Operational policies, support environment, and traffic management center practices are also recommended

The purpose of A Citizen's Guide to the Regional Planning Process is to outline the broad picture of regional planning for Delaware Valley residents. The Guide familiarizes residents with the activities of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), including information regarding various Commission programs, plans and committees, and also includes information regarding the Commission's……

In this document, DVRPC reaffirms its demonstration of transportation conformity of its FY 2011 PA TIP and the Connections long range plan. This conformity finding of the DVRPC Transportation Improvement Programs and the long-range plan shows that they meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) requirements governing fine particulate matter in the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DEPM2.5……

The CMP newsletter series focuses on congested subcorridors in the Delaware Valley, alternating between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This edition highlights the CR 541 corridor in New Jersey. For more information about any of these programs, please visit www.dvrpc.org

This report documents the process and findings of the Levittown Parkway (SR 2051) Road Safety Audit (RSA) undertaken by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). The report details safety issues identified by the audit team at the study location and remedial strategies to address them. The goal of the audit is to generate improvement recommendations and countermeasures for the study……

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……

Local governments provide outdoor lighting of many types, including outdoor area lighting (streets, roadways, parking lots, and pedestrian areas) and traffic signals. The electricity used for these lights can account for a significant portion of a local government’s energy bill. The production of the electricity that powers these lights can be a major source of local government greenhouse gas emissions.……