10:00 am, October 28, 2010
Commission Office
The ACP Building - 8th Floor
190 N. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA
For directions Call (215) 592-1800
Please Use Sixth Street Entrance
CALL TO ORDER - CHAIR'S COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
1. Minutes of Meeting of September 23, 2010
2. Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative (PCTI)
A recommended list of projects will be distributed to the Board for their approval and action.
3. Approval of DVRPC Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2011
The Board will be requested to approve and advertise the schedule of Board Meetings for calendar year 2011.
4. One Minute Reports
Board Members and Alternates are invited to provide updates on the activities of their counties/agencies.
DISCUSSION ITEM
5. Development of the FY 2012 DVRPC Planning Work Program
Recommendations from the PCC/RTC and the Board Work Program Committee Meetings on the development of the FY 2010 DVRPC Planning Work Program will be presented and discussed.
INFORMATION ITEM
6. Regional Citizens Committee (RCC) Report
The activities from the RCC Meeting of September 14, 2010 will be reported to the Board.
PRESENTATIONS
7. Overview of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's (SEPTA) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Projects
Jeff Kneuppel, SEPTA Assistant General Manager, Engineering, Maintenance, and Construction Division will present an overview of transit projects underway throughout the SEPTA system that are funded by ARRA.
8. The Economic Value of Open Space
Staff will present new findings on the economic impact of the 200,000 acres of parkland, preserved farmland, and land trust lands in Southeastern Pennsylvania from a soon-to-be released study spearheaded by DVRPC and the GreenSpace Alliance.
9. Executive Director's Report
- Mid-Atlantic Roundtable
- PennDOT Planning Partners Meeting
- Economy League Scenario exercise
- Central Jersey Forum
- Regional Economic Development Forum
- Board Policy Analysis Committee Meeting
10. Committee Reports
- Planning Coordinating Committee/Regional Transportation Committee - Donald Shanis
- Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force - Donald Shanis
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Title VI Statement
In effect as of January 30, 2025
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related nondiscrimination mandates in all programs and activities. DVRPC is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, all programs and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or income level, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other related nondiscrimination mandates.
DVRPC's website, www.dvrpc.org, may be translated into multiple languages. Publications and other public documents can be made available in alternative languages and formats, if requested. DVRPC’s public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities and in transit-accessible locations whenever possible. DVRPC will work to accommodate all reasonable requests for translation, interpretation, accommodations or other auxiliary services and encourages that requests be made at least seven days prior to a public meeting. Requests can be made by contacting the Commission’s ADA and Title VI Compliance Officer Shoshana Akins via email at public_affairs@dvrpc.org, calling (215) 592-1800, or while registering for an upcoming meeting.
Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice by DVRPC under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with DVRPC's ADA and Title VI Compliance Officer Shoshana Akins and/or the appropriate state or federal agency within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of DVRPC is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to Shoshana Akins as well. For more information on DVRPC's Title VI program or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, please visit: www.dvrpc.org/GetInvolved/TitleVI, call (215) 592-1800, or email public_affairs@dvrpc.org.