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DVRPC conducted this project to take a fresh look at transit needs for the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor in response to public requests for improved transit. This project’s focus was on developing improvement strategies that could be achieved at grade within the existing cross section, at comparatively lower cost and in a shorter timeframe than the subway/elevated line that has historically been the……

This project used microsimulation software to test the travel time and delay outcomes of various trolley modernization scenarios for the street-running portions of SEPTA Route 34. The microsimulation analysis was built on a prior DVRPC Transit First analysis of Route 34 (pub. 09040, March 2010), updated to reflect new 2014 baseline traffic and transit conditions. This effort also included an initial……

With support of the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) C20 Local Freight Data Improvement program, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) established and advanced a comprehensive freight data improvement program for the DVRPC Region. This project sought to improve access and usability of a variety of data sets for regional freight planning through innovative analysis and visualization.……

On behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Bristol Township Administration Building. The Bristol Township administration building (32,160 ft2) is a multi-use facility housing administrative offices, as well as the police department, a community meeting room, and a large storage area. The primary finding is lack of control over……

On behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Cheltenham Township Rowland Community Center. The Rowland Community Center (39,969 ft2) is a multiuse facility housing community meeting rooms, classrooms, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, and the East Cheltenham Public Library. The original three-story building was constructed in 1915 and a……

On behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Cheltenham Township Administration Building. PES evaluated the building’s HVAC, lighting, and envelope for opportunities to save energy at this building. PES identified significant opportunities to improve and upgrade the building’s steam heating system. Additional recommendations were……

On behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Horsham Township Police Building. The Horsham Township Police Building (13,800 ft2) is a modern, one-story building constructed in 2009. The building uses an energy intensive “reheat” system for summertime dehumidification, which is a conventional technology that requires a significant……

On behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Horsham Township Library Building. The Horsham Township Library Building (28,000 ft2) is a modern, one-story building constructed in 2004, and is occupied 65 hours per week. PES performed a general walkthrough of the Horsham Township library and an analysis of the library’s stack lighting……

On behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Towamencin Township Administration Building. The Towamencin Township administration building (16,068 ft2) is a multiuse facility containing offices, a Council meeting space, and storage. The building is a renovated barn that opened in 2000 and is typically occupied between 40 and 45 hours……

This effort builds scenarios off a set of Future Forces of change in Greater Philadelphia. Future Forces may accelerate or reverse current trends, or create new ones that significantly impact demographics, development patterns, use of the regional transportation system, the economy, and/or the environment. These Future Forces were identified collaboratively by the Greater Philadelphia Futures Group……