DVRPC Freight Planning Program

DVRPC's Freight Planning Program is designed to assure the full incorporation of freight into the transportation planning process. This is achieved through technical endeavors, committee work, and the treatment of freight in the Long Range Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program.

The treatment of freight is an important complement to DVRPC's treatment of passenger movement. As some national estimates predict a doubling of cargo volumes by the Year 2035, there is an urgent need to educate elected officials, planners, and the general public about freight trends and logistics processes.

The Basics of Freight Planning
A poster session at the 2007 APA national conference allowed an exploration of DVRPC's basic freight planning principles and approaches.

Freight Newsletter
A special edition newsletter is devoted entirely to the DVRPC Freight Planning Program.

Good Neighbor Practices
Good neighbor practices enable freight facilities and operations to be integrated with community goals.

Glossary of Freight Terms
Many technical terms are used to describe freight operations and equipment.

Current Studies
Current studies underway are: Delaware Valley Freight Corridors Study, National Highway System Connectors, and Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Management System.

Available Freight Studies (click to view abstract)
National Highway System Connectors to Freight Facilities in the Delaware Valley Region
Delaware County Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Study
Truck and Bus Travel in the Delaware Valley Region
Delaware Valley Rail Freight Plan
Proceedings, National Freight Summit
Intermodal Facilities Landside Access
Intermodal Freight Plan
An Analysis of Drayage Costs in the Ports of the Delaware River

DVRPC Freight Planning Staff Mission Statement
The DVRPC Freight Planning staff is dedicated to creating and sustaining a dynamic and service-oriented freight planning program in a culture of excellence as defined by integrity, passion, discipline, and personal and professional development.

Ted Dahlburg
Ted Dahlburg serves as the Manager of the DVRPC Freight Planning Program.

Walker Allen
Walker Allen serves as the Chief Analyst of the DVRPC Freight Planning Program.