DVRPC Products

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

August 21, 2008

Speeding Up SEPTA: Finding Ways to Move Passengers FasterSpeeding Up SEPTA: Finding Ways to Move Passengers Faster
The final report of the Pennsylvania Transportation Funding and Reform Commission identified two key opportunities for SEPTA to enhance efficiency: to "reduce costs by improving average system speed" and to streamline and simplify its fare structure. This report explores the first opportunity through an examination of issues related to the improvement of SEPTA system speed. Section 1 of this report……

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August 18, 2008

US 30 Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass Traffic StudyUS 30 Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass Traffic Study
This report documents 2010 and 2030 traffic forecasts for the US 30 Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass and surrounding area in Chester County. Average daily and AM and PM peak hour traffic forecasts are provided for a No-Build and three Build alternatives and compared to current volumes

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August 13, 2008

Land Use in the Delaware Valley, 2005Land Use in the Delaware Valley, 2005
Analytical data report #16 is the latest in a series of bulletins designed to complement the commission's traditional data releases. This analytical data report provides 2005 land use data for the DVRPC region's counties and municipalities and compares it to land uses in 2000. The 2005 land use file is based on digital orthophotography created from aerial surveillance completed in the Spring of 2005.……

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August 7, 2008

The American Community SurveyThe American Community Survey
Analytical data report #15 is the latest in a series of bulletins designed to complement our traditional data releases. The American Community Survey (ACS) is a continuous household survey conducted by the United States Census Bureau that will replace the long-form of the traditional decennial Census. ADR #15 provides background information on the ACS and the benefits and challenges associated with……

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August 4, 2008

2000 & 2005 Validation of the DVRPC Regional Simulation Model2000 & 2005 Validation of the DVRPC Regional Simulation Model
This report presents the results of the 2000 and 2005 calibration/validation of the DVRPC regional travel simulation models. Input data, structure, parameter estimates, and validation data are presented. Appendices present detailed input and output data and detailed operating instructions for the TRANPLAN modeling environment.

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July 17, 2008

Congestion and Crash Site Analysis ProgramCongestion and Crash Site Analysis Program
This document is the result an effort to improve the mobility and safety of the roadways in the DVRPC region. The goal of the program is to identify cost effective improvements strategies which will reduce congestion and crashes and improve mobility and safety of all road users. Working with the Camden County Engineering Department, the section of Erial Road between the intersections of Duke and Duchess……

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July 17, 2008

Congestion & Crash Site AnalysisCongestion & Crash Site Analysis
This document represents the findings and recommendations for the Mercer County Congestion and Crash Site Analysis project. This project represents an effort to improve the mobility and safety of the roadways in the DVRPC region. The goal of the program is to identify cost effective improvement strategies which will reduce congestion and crashes and improve the mobility and safety of all road users.……

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July 17, 2008

Road Safety AuditRoad Safety Audit
This report documents the process and findings of the Street Road, Road Safety Audit (RSA) undertaken by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). This project reflects the collaboration between PennDOT District 6 and DVRPC to address locations in the region with safety issues in order to obligate Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding for remedial actions with the aim of……

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July 17, 2008

Road Safety AuditRoad Safety Audit
This report documents the process and findings of the Market Street (SR003) Road Safety Audit (RSA) undertaken by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). This project reflects the collaboration between PennDOT District 6 and DVRPC to address locations in the region with safety issues, to obligate Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding for remedial actions with the aim of……

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July 10, 2008

FY 2009 DVRPC Planning Work ProgramFY 2009 DVRPC Planning Work Program
This documents contains all of the projects and related funding for FY 2009 as passed by the DVRPC Board in January 2008.

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