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This memo is an addendum to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Using 3-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) subsectors, this analysis highlights the top 10 most competitive industries at the regional and county level based on Location Quotient (LQ). Industries are evaluated based on total employment, change in total employment from 2010 to 2017, and their……

Effective parking management is essential to Philadelphia’s efforts to build and maintain an inclusive and balanced transportation system. Residential permit parking (RPP) is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of parking management. In some Philadelphia neighborhoods, RPP works exactly as it should. Permits help to ensure that residents have adequate parking, while also permitting other users……

This technical report presents aircraft operations estimates for LOM—Wings Field in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. These aircraft operation estimates are a part of the cyclical regional aircraft counting program. This report is a part of the 2019 counting cycle. Acoustic counts of fixed-wing takeoffs were collected during the observation period from April 2019 through February 2020. The estimates based on……

This technical report presents aircraft operations estimates for MQS—Chester County Airport in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. These aircraft operations estimates are a part of the cyclical regional aircraft counting program. This report is a part of the 2019 counting cycle. Acoustic counts of fixed-wing takeoffs were collected during the observation period from April 2019 through February 2020. The estimates……

This report provides an analysis of mortgage lending trends throughout Greater Philadelphia from 2004-2019, and presents findings of racial, ethnic, and geographic mortgage lending disparities that exist within the region.

The Devon Station Multimodal Access Study developed concepts to improve walking and biking access to Devon Station, on SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line. It also recommends land use strategies that complement the rail facility. Access to the station and mobility in the larger station area are currently constrained by an inconsistent sidewalk network, challenging intersections and driveways,……

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 a specific project or program in each county and……

Federal legislation requires state departments of transportation, transit operators, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to establish and use a performance-based approach for transportation decision-making to achieve national transportation goals. This includes tracking performance measures, setting data-driven targets, and selecting projects to help meet those targets. DVRPC has identified……

DVRPC, in partnership with PennDOT District 6, has developed the web-based IDRuM application that organizes all existing PennDOT Emergency Detour Routes within the DVRPC region into a manageable, easy-to-use online, GIS based interface. IDRuM compiles the PDF detour maps into a simple "point-and-click" online application which allows the PDF detour maps to be downloaded to be viewed, saved, and/or……

DVRPC’s Regional Sidewalk Inventory project created a new dataset for understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing pedestrian accessibility in Greater Philadelphia. The Pedestrian Portal is intended to make that data easily available and useful for local planners, officials, and members of the public to inform and inspire pedestrian improvements. The portal allows for easy maintenance and local ground……