DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1998
9:30 AM: Coffee and danish
10:00 AM: Call to Order

AGENDA


[1] Call to order

New Task Force members will be recognized and September 22, 1997 meeting notes will be offered for approval.

[2] Proposed Conrail Sale

The status of the proposed CSX-Norfolk Southern acquisition of Conrail will be reviewed . Representatives from the railroads and affected parties will provide updates and perspectives, particularly as they pertain to the DVRPC October 17, 1997 filing with the Surface Transportation Board.

*** SPECIAL PRESENTATION ***
[3] Mexico: Trade Conditions and Opportunities

The Honorable Manuel Lombera, Consul of Mexico, will discuss topics including Mexican-United States trade, the North American Free Trade Agreement, and special ties with the Delaware Valley.

[4] Two-minute Reports

Subcommittee chairs (Data, Economics, and Long Range Plan) and Task Force members will provide updates on the Intermodal Management System, Transportation Improvement Program, and other relevant activities.

[5] Old/New Business

Old or new items of business will be considered.