Friday, October 27, 2006
10:00 AM
1. Call to order
All Task Force members will be recognized and the July 19, 2006 meeting notes
will be offered for the committee's approval (see
meeting highlights).
2. Freight For A Day Regional Scan
In conjunction with its Delaware Valley Freight Corridors initiative, DVRPC
performed a comprehensive scan of regional freight operations on September
20, 2006 (Freight For A Day). Many committee members and friends provided
key information and data for this effort. Ted Dahlburg of DVRPC will present
the preliminary results from this snapshot.
3. NHS Connector Evaluations
National Highway System (NHS) connectors are the last-mile of the nation's
highway system, and provide important connections to intermodal freight facilities.
Using teams of planning partners, DVRPC has inventoried and evaluated the
region's 10 NHS connectors. Walker Allen of DVRPC will present the highlights
of this research.
4. Impacts of Gaming in Greater Philadelphia
DVRPC's forthcoming study, Impacts of Gaming in Greater Philadelphia, focuses
on the potential land use, transportation, and visual quality impacts proposed
casinos may have on adjacent communities. Eric Grugel of DVRPC will present
the highlights of this report, which treats additional topics such as the
Delaware Waterfront moratorium and future transportation projects.
5. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
James Gillard, Economic Analyst and District Liaison in the Office of the
Corporate Secretary of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, works closely
with the business and banking community to understand emerging trends and
business concerns in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
Mr. Gillard will discuss the regional and national economy, and the role of
the Federal Reserve System.
6. Two-minute Reports
Task Force and Subcommittee chairs and Task Force members will provide updates
on the activities of their companies and agencies.
7. Old/New Business
Old or new items of business will be considered. The proposed 2007 Delaware
Valley Goods Movement Task Force meeting dates are: January 17, April 18,
July 18, and October 17.