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This report documents the first phase of an analysis on examining the applicability of constructing roundabouts at appropriate locations in the region. In general, the concept of roundabouts is relatively new to the region, however given the proven safety benefits and successful applications from across the country, roundabouts are a worthy mechanism for improving the efficiency and safety at intersections.…

As part of its FY 2006 work program, DVRPC undertook a survey and data analysis exercise at the request of the Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO. The central purpose of this exercise was to conduct license plate surveys at three PATCO stations: Ferry Avenue, Woodcrest, and Lindenwold, and to compare the results of these surveys (i.e. the geographic distribution of riders) to those of identical…

This report documents 2030 traffic forecasts for the Schuylkill River bridges in the Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting, Norristown, King of Prussia area. Average daily and AM and PM peak hour forecasts are provided for a No-Build and two Build alternatives and compared to current volumes. Average peak hour intersection delays and levels-of-service are also provided for current and future conditions.…

Destination 2030 was adopted in May 2005 under the previous transportation authorization act, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. The Revisions document addresses new long range planning requirements mandated by the passage of the Safe, Accountable, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) which was signed into law in August, 2005. This document describes…

This is a documentation of the process and findings of the Calhoun Street Road Safety Audit (RSA) undertaken by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). The goal of the audit is to generate improvement recommendations and countermeasures for intersections demonstrating a history of, or potential for a high incidence of motor vehicle crashes. The emphasis is placed on identifying low cost,…

DVRPC NEWS is published by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Office of Communications & Public Affairs. DVRPC News is funded through grants from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Pennsylvania & New Jersey Departments of Transportation, & DVRPC's member governments.

This report documents 2010 and 2030 traffic forecasts for the County Line Road corridor between US 202 (Doylestown Road/Butler Avenue). Average daily and AM and PM peak hour forecasts are provided for a No-Build and two Build alternatives and compared to current volumes.

This document is intended to help determine the location and magnitude of any potential secondary land use impacts associated with widening the Garden State Parkway from Milepost 30 to 80. These impacts include growth-inducing effects and other effects related to induced changes in the pattern of land use. Induced growth is attributed to changes in accessibility caused by the project, which influences…

The West Chester Bypass (US 202/322) Interchange is located in West Goshen Township, Chester County, near the borough of West Chester. The existing partial interchange contains no direct ramp movements form US 202 southbound to US 322 westbound, or from US 322 eastbound to US 202 northbound. To determine the impact of completing this interchange on study area traffic patterns, DVRPC was asked to…

This technical report compiles aircraft operations estimates for eight non-towered airports in the Delaware Valley Region. Eight acoustic counts were taken between June 2006 and March 2007, each sample extended over the period of one week. The samples were extrapolated over the entire year and produced the results presented in this report. Results are used by multiple sources to monitor activity…