DVRPC has published over one thousand reports from the 1970s to present. Product abstracts and/or PDF downloads are available.
February 18, 2015
FY 2014 DVRPC Annual ReportEach 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……
February 10, 2015
2013 Annual Crash Data Bulletin for the Delaware ValleyDVRPC's annual safety bulletin provides a snapshot of road safety and crash trends in the nine counties of the Delaware Valley region and the nation, and highlights select emphasis areas from the "Safety Action Plan". The goal of the bulletin is to raise awareness of traffic crashes, discuss causal factors, and promote programs and agencies working toward improving safety.
February 3, 2015
Camden County Bicycling and Multi-Use Trails PlanThis plan is the bicycling and multi-use trails plan for Camden County, New Jersey. The plan identifies a
network of trails and bicycle facilities that will connect bicyclists and other non-motorized users to attractions in Camden County, such as open space, schools, universities, train stations, shopping destinations, and employment. The plan is a guidance document to the county and municipalities……
December 19, 2014
Improving One Community at a Time: Volume 4, December 2014This is a newsletter that highlights DVRPC's livability grant program, the Transportation and Community Development Initiative (TCDI) . Each newsletter provides information on how DVRPC's investment has impacted the regional and highlights specific TCFDI funded projects
December 2, 2014
Analysis of Crashes in the Delaware Valley, 2010-2012Understanding crashes on the roads in the Delaware Valley is an important step in increasing safety. This publication analyzes information about crashes and the eight key safety emphasis areas for the region developed in conjunction with the 2014 update of the Transportation Safety Action Plan (DVRPC Publication #15022).
Analysis includes numbers and rates of crashes, as well as information about……
November 25, 2014
The Pop Up EconomyThis brochure explains the Pop-Up Economy, which is a national trend that has gained momentum in recent years. The brochure discusses the forms of the pop-up economy; the benefits of pop-up shops, events, and planning; the benefits of Placemaking; the potential challenges; tips for successful pop-ups; local examples; national examples; and additional resources.
October 30, 2014
Regional Economic Cluster AnalysisResearch has shown that the synergy effects between clusters result in higher productivity; encourage knowledge spillover and innovation; and facilitate the formation of new businesses. This report evaluates the importance and vitality of key regional clusters by considering total employment, location quotients, and the number of basic jobs for clusters of traded industries, as defined by the U.S.……
October 1, 2014
Investing in People and Places: Greater Philadelphia's Comprehensive Economic Development StrategyThis report was created to satisfy provisions for a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS) for Greater Philadelphia. The report includes background demographic, economic, and land use data;
identifies regional strengths, challenges, and opportunities; sets regional economic development goals and
objectives; discusses community and private sector participation in the development……
October 1, 2014
Environmental Justice at DVRPCIn 2001, DVRPC published the "... and Justice for All" report to identify impacts of disparate funding and services on defined low-income and minority groups. A methodology was created, refined in subsequent years, to identify populations that may be adversely affected by transportation planning decisions. This report is an annual update of that initial report and catalogues DVRPC's fiscal year 2014……
September 26, 2014
SEPTA Fare Sensitivity Analysis Using DVRPC's Regional Travel Forecasting ModelThis study assesses the ability of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) regional
travel forecasting model to predict the effect that fare increases have on ridership. The study analyzes five
scenarios, comparing the model’s results to empirical data from other similar studies and to actual observed
data from recent fare changes implemented by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation……