GIS / Mapping

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is an important planning tool that provides benefits to DVRPC, its member agencies, and others by supporting state, regional, county, and local planning and technical efforts. Nearly all projects incorporate GIS technology, whether it is for data collection and storage, or analysis and presentation. GIS allows planners to view and query spatial data, perform advanced analysis to discover relationships, patterns, and trends, and effectively present information to decision-makers and the public.

Map Sales

Maps are essential tools for planning and analysis. Maps provide a graphic representation of data and information that add depth and clarity to any report or presentation. Printed maps are available for sale at both report size = R (8.5" x 11" or 11" x 17") at a cost of $5.00 or as wall size = W (generally 34" x 46") at a cost of $35.00. Report maps can usually be prepared immediately but wall maps may require several days advance notice.

Map Gallery

As a free service to the public, DVRPC provides the following maps which are available for download.

Region Maps

	DVRPC Region (w/popular features) [3.3 MB .pdf]
	DVRPC Region [0.8 MB .pdf]
	DVRPC Extended Data Service Area [0.4 MB .pdf]
	Regional Airport System [1.4 MB .pdf]
	Regional Highway System [0.6 MB .pdf]
	Regional Passenger Rail System [0.8 MB .pdf]
	Regional Freight Network [0.7 MB .pdf]

County Maps

	Bucks County PA [0.2 MB .pdf]
	Chester County PA [0.2 MB .pdf]
	Delaware County PA [0.2 MB .pdf]
	Montgomery County PA [0.2 MB .pdf]
	Philadelphia County PA [0.3 MB .pdf]
	Burlington County NJ [0.2 MB .pdf]
	Camden County NJ [0.2 MB .pdf]
	Gloucester County NJ [0.2 MB .pdf]
	Mercer County NJ [0.2 MB .pdf]

Online Mapping

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping Center provides several web mapping applications developed by DVRPC as part of our Regional Information Network. Each application covers a different geographical area along with a selective subset of GIS data for that area. With each application, you can interactively view thematic data, geographic features, create your own custom map and access detailed reports about certain features.

Online Mapping is a way for DVRPC to present a large number of geographic information layers to the general public without our need to transfer large files or for users to purchase special GIS software. In addition to the applications listed below, DVRPC will continue to add online applications in the future for your use.

For more information regarding DVRPC's full GIS services or to order custom maps, contact our GIS Manager (listed below).

Nine County Region Applications

Traffic Counts

View and identify traffic count data within and surrounding the DVRPC region. Review detailed hourly reports and export traffic count information.
(Last Updated: December 2010)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts

View and identify pedestrian and bicycle count data within and surrounding the DVRPC region. Review detailed hourly reports.
(Last Updated: May 2011)

Environmental Justice

View and identify Environmental Justice (EJ) sensitive areas within the DVRPC region. Review Degree of Disadvantage (DOD) analysis, 2000 Census tract level population and household demographics, as well as download Census tract level data.
(Last Updated: May 2011)

Aerial Imagery Index Viewer

View and identify aerial imagery indexes that represent coverage of the region for various years (1959, 1965-2010 in five-year increments).
(Last Updated: May 2011)

Five County PA Region Applications

PA TIP Interactive Mapping

View TIP (Transportation Improvement Programs) projects and their reports within Pennsylvania.
(Last Updated: January 2008)

Four County NJ Region Applications

NJ TIP Interactive Mapping

View TIP (Transportation Improvement Programs) projects and their reports within New Jersey.
(Last Updated: April 2011)

Special Region Applications

Stormwater Outfall Mapping

NJDEP's Stormwater Management Rules require counties and municipalities to map their stormwater outfalls. Outfalls that have been mapped and submitted to DVRPC are shown here. Please refer to the Stormwater Outfall Mapping page for more information.
(Last Updated: September 2010)

Other Resources

Aerial Photographs are another essential tool for planning and analysis that work hand-in-hand with maps. They can show the evolution of site conditions over time and look great in reports and presentations. DVRPC has aerial photograph prints available for the DVRPC nine-county region by five year intervals from 1965 to 2005, with limited coverage available for 1959. DVRPC's Year 2000/5 imagery is available in digital format.

Custom Mapping services are now available to the public. In addition to a wide variety of base maps that currently exist in our reports and in the Map Gallery, custom maps can also be created for almost any geography in DVRPC's four-state, 28-county Extended Data Service area. Contact our GIS Manager (listed below) for more information.