The
Delaware Valley Regional Planning
Commission (DVRPC) has been
the principal agency charged with planning for the future of
the greater Philadelphia region for more than 40 years. DVRPC
covers five counties in southeastern Pennsylvania (Bucks, Chester,
Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia) and four counties in
southern New Jersey (Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer).
Since its inception, DVRPC has worked to address current issues
while also looking to craft a future vision for the region in
a long-range plan.
DVRPC's designation as the Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) for this region and the regulations of recent federal transportation
authorizations such as the landmark Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act (ISTEA) as well as the subsequent Transportation
Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21) and Safe Accountable
Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU), have given the Commission an expanded and stronger
role in planning to link transportation, land use and the environment.
These federal regulations mandate that DVRPC prepare and maintain
a long-range plan with a minimum 20-year planning horizon.
DVRPC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and
activities. DVRPC public meetings are held in ADA and transit-accessible
facilities. Auxiliary services can be provided to individuals
who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting.
Publications related to the Connections Plan can be made available
in alternative languages or formats, if requested. For more information
please visit the DVRPC website (www.dvrpc.org) or call (215)
238-2871.
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