Connections 2040 - Plan for Greater Philadelphia
Work is underway on the Connections 2040 - Plan for Greater Philadelphia update to the regional long-range plan. The Connections 2040 Plan, to be released in mid-2013, will address land use, environmental, economic competitiveness, and transportation policies, and include a set of fiscally constrained transportation projects. The Connections 2040 Plan will place a strong emphasis on rebuilding our transportation system and investigating additional transportation funding that is needed to maintain the system we have today, as well as make necessary improvements to maintain our quality of life and enhance economic competitiveness. The Plan will continue the Connections Plan's focus on creating livable communities, managing growth and protecting resources, building the economy, and creating a modern multi-modal transportation system.
Forecasts and trends that are guiding Plan development:
- Population and Employment forecasts for 2040
- 2010 Land Use Analysis
- Tracking Progress Regional Indicators project
To help develop the financial plan component of Connections 2040, total regional transportation infrastructure needs for Greater Philadelphia over the next 27 years was compared to available revenue under three scenarios:
For more information on our region's transportation funding challenge:
Public outreach for the Plan update has begun with the launch of a web application which allows you to select your preferred regional development pattern, and investments in the transportation system:
Come learn more about the Connections 2040 Plan
Tuesday, May 21, 6 PM to 8 PM – Long-Range Plan Listening Session – The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street, Philadelphia
More public outreach events are forthcoming and will be posted on this site.