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This publication is a brochure to be used to introduce municipalities to the concept of Access Management, which is a strategic plan to improve a community’s economy, mobility and safety by creating efficient access to homes and businesses. It defines Access Management, explains the economic, mobility, and safety benefits, gives examples of common access management treatments, and instructs municipalities……

This brochure has been developed by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) as part of a series of commodity profiles that seek to illustrate the supply chain of select commodities. This series is meant to help municipalities and the general public better understand a specific commodity’s: history in the region; impact on economic development and employment; key facilities and modal……

This report assesses the importance of the life science cluster to Greater Philadelphia's regional economy. With a location quotient of 1.33, biotechnology (or life science) is one of the region's strongest industrial clusters. An assessment of the health and medical science occupation cluster, combined with the previously identified significance of the region's education and knowledge creation cluster,……

Planning Matters outlines the activities of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) for residents of the Delaware Valley. The publication includes information on the structure of the Commission, the project and planning process, DVRPC’s long-range plan and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and how to get involved.

This report compares the costs and benefits of: (1) trackless trolley service restoration; (2) continued diesel-electric hybrid bus service and removal of trackless trolley infrastructure; and (3) a battery-electric bus pilot program. This report begins with a description of routes 29 and 79, as well as the history of trackless trolley service in SEPTA’s system.……

This bulletin provides an annual snapshot of road safety in Burlington County and its 40 municipalities. It highlights and compares trends at the state, county, and local levels. This document complements the 2013 Annual Crash Data Bulletin for the Delaware Valley (DVRPC Publication #15023) and is a supplement to the 2015 Transportation Safety Action Plan: Improving Transportation Safety in the Delaware……

This bulletin provides an annual snapshot of road safety in Camden County and its 37 municipalities. It highlights and compares trends at the state, county, and local levels. This document complements the 2013 Annual Crash Data Bulletin for the Delaware Valley (DVRPC Publication #15023) and is a supplement to the 2015 Transportation Safety Action Plan: Improving Transportation Safety in the Delaware……

This bulletin provides an annual snapshot of road safety in Chester County and its 73 municipalities. It highlights and compares trends at the state, county, and local levels. This document complements the 2013 Annual Crash Data Bulletin for the Delaware Valley (DVRPC Publication #15023) and is a supplement to the 2015 Transportation Safety Action Plan: Improving Transportation Safety in the Delaware……

This bulletin provides an annual snapshot of road safety in Montgomery County and its 62 municipalities. It highlights and compares trends at the state, county, and local levels. This document complements the 2013 Annual Crash Data Bulletin for the Delaware Valley (DVRPC Publication #15023) and is a supplement to the 2015 Transportation Safety Action Plan: Improving Transportation Safety in the Delaware……

This bulletin provides an annual snapshot of road safety in Philadelphia. It highlights and compares trends at the state, county, and local levels. This document complements the 2013 Annual Crash Data Bulletin for the Delaware Valley (DVRPC Publication #15023) and is a supplement to the 2015 Transportation Safety Action Plan: Improving Transportation Safety in the Delaware Valley (DVRPC Publication……