Freight Planning

Freight Planning Program Freight Network Goods Movement Task Force Freight Excerpts, Long Range Plan Freight Projects

Since 1992, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has been conducting freight planning on a continuing, comprehensive, and coordinated basis. Freight is a specified planning consideration required by federal transportation legislation (SAFETEA-LU) and an area of increasing attention by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).

DVRPC Freight Planning Program

The DVRPC freight planning program seeks to fully incorporate freight into the transportation planning process through technical studies and public education.

Philadelphia-Camden-Trenton Freight Network

The Delaware Valley is a premier freight transportation gateway and is made up of a multi-faceted, inter-connected freight network.

Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force

DVRPC's freight advisory committee, the Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force, allows the local freight community to participate in formulating regional policies, plans, and programs.

Freight Excerpts from the 2030 Long Range Plan

DVRPC's 2030 Long Range Plan contains a freight module intended to foster goods movement strategies that will facilitate the flow of freight and minimize adverse impacts on local communities.

Freight Projects and Funding

A primary objective of the DVRPC freight program is to identify, fund, and implement projects that facilitate freight movement.