DVRPC Products

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

November 6, 2007

US 206 Corridor StudyUS 206 Corridor Study
This study was developed using a consensus-based, approach with input from the corridor communities as well as state, county and regional agencies in the identification of transportation problems. Detailed field views and technical analysis were conducted to identify and quantify the transportation problem areas and document practical solutions. A detailed write-up of the existing conditions, identified……

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November 2, 2007

Feasibility Analysis of West Chester Pike BuswayFeasibility Analysis of West Chester Pike Busway
The purpose of this study is to conduct a feasibility analysis of using the West Chester Pike median between 69th Terminal and I-476 for a reversible busway. It takes a "fatal flaw" approach, trying to identify potential problems that would prevent conversion of the median. Areas examined included identification of physical obstructions in the median, transit ridership and the impact on transit operations,……

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November 1, 2007

National Highway System Connectors to Freight Facilities in the Delaware Valley RegionNational Highway System Connectors to Freight Facilities in the Delaware Valley Region
This project studies 30.34 miles of highways that connect 11 major intermodal facilities to the National Highway System. NHS connectors are a vital piece of the supply chain throughout our country and often go overlooked in the traditional transportation planning process. The analytical work includes an inventory of existing conditions both of a physical and operational nature. Most connectors were……

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November 1, 2007

CR 571 Corridor StudyCR 571 Corridor Study
This study was based on priority areas identified by the Central Jersey communities within the corridor. Detailed field views and technical analyses were conducted to identify and quantify the transportation constraints and document practical solutions. A detailed write-up of the existing conditions and recommended improvement scenarios is presented. Improvements such as roadway realignment, signal……

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November 1, 2007

PA 100 Corridor Safety StudyPA 100 Corridor Safety Study
The purpose of this study is to conduct a crash analysis of PA 100 in Chester County between South Hanover Street and Font Road. Since 2003, 10 fatal crashes occurred on this 8.4 mile section of PA 100. Crash trends since 2000 were analyzed to determine the underlying causes of the crashes. Nearly 84 percent of the crashes involved running off the road and hitting fixed objects, angle, and rear-end……

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October 23, 2007

Bucks County Regional Traffic StudyBucks County Regional Traffic Study
This report summarizes a multi-municipal transportation planning and traffic engineering effort executed by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) which systematically addressed common concerns experienced by the participating municipalities. Those issues included: general traffic safety and mobility conditions, large volumes of heavy trucks, overall traffic speeds, and traffic growth……

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October 17, 2007

Form-Based Codes for Big-Box RetailForm-Based Codes for Big-Box Retail
When left unregulated, big-box retail promotes sprawling, automobile-oriented development that lacks bicycle, pedestrian, or transit accommodations. As big-box retail becomes increasingly common in the Delaware Valley, it threatens to damage the region's character and diversity. This brochure discusses how the implementation of form-based codes can help to address these challenges. It also provides……

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October 1, 2007

DVRPC News - Fall 2007DVRPC News - Fall 2007
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.

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September 28, 2007

On Track:  Progress Towards Transit-Oriented Development in the Delaware ValleyOn Track: Progress Towards Transit-Oriented Development in the Delaware Valley
This study is an evaluation of progress towards transit-oriented development (TOD) at individual rail (and some bus) stations within the nine-county region. Progress can include a completed or in-progress TOD or related plan, a grant to study or implement TOD, development interest or involvement in the station area, and/or a proposed or completed TOD. Through a municipal survey, newspaper research……

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September 26, 2007

School Bus Transportation Optimization Pilot StudySchool Bus Transportation Optimization Pilot Study
This report documents a study of student transportation in Camden County, where the high cost of student transportation has become a political issue. The focus is on choices that are within the control of individual school districts. Methods of improving the efficiency of school bus operations are identified. Policy choices by school districts that also impact costs, specifically courtesy busing……

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