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This 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

Understanding 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…

This 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.

Research 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.…

This 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…

In 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…

This 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…

This document represents the findings and recommendations for the Congestion and Crash Site Analysis Program study conducted in Montgomery County in Fiscal Year 2013. This program represents an effort to improve the mobility and safety on roadways in the DVRPC region. Working with a data-driven process and the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the intersections of Eagleville Road at Sunnyside…

The CMP newsletter series focuses on congested subcorridors in the Delaware Valley, alternating between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This edition highlights the Chester County Public Transportation Plan. For more information, please visit www.dvrpc.org.

Recent trends show that, although increased consumer interest has generated new market opportunities for farmers, it is becoming more difficult to start and sustain a small, profitable farming enterprise. Despite these challenges, it is important to support small and mid-sized farms, especially those managed by beginning and young farmers. This guide addresses a number of the challenges that small…