The DVRPC Board

10:00 a.m., October 26, 2017

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 and CHAIR'S COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA and NON-AGENDA ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS

1. Minutes of Meeting of September 28, 2017

2. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Actions

PA17-58: Waverly Road over Tacony Creek (County Bridge #275), (MPMS #103372), Montgomery County
PA17-59: French Creek Parkway - Phase 1, (MPMS #57659), Chester County

3. Adoption of Conformity Determination of the Connections 2045 Long-Range Plan and TIPs for Pennsylvania and New Jersey

DVRPC is demonstrating conformity for the Connections 2045 Long-Range Plan (Plan), FY 2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania, and 2018 TIP for New Jersey. This demonstration is necessitated by a new Connections 2045 Plan, a new FY 2018-2021 TIP for New Jersey, and amendments to the FY 2017 TIP for Pennsylvania. A public comment period was held from September 1, 2017 to October 4, 2017. Two public meetings were held on September 18, and 19, 2017. Staff will present the results of the Transportation Conformity Determination and request that the DVRPC Board adopt the findings at the October 26, 2017 Board meeting.

4. Adoption of the Connections 2045 Plan for Greater Philadelphia

Connections 2045 updates and extends Greater Philadelphia's long-range plan through the year 2045. The Plan establishes a vision for the growth and development of the region, serves as a blueprint for prioritizing transportation funding over the next 28 years, and is required under federal transportation law and planning regulations. It was developed with the input and support of DVRPC’s working committees, regional planning partners, stakeholder groups, and residents.

5. Adoption of the DVRPC FY2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for New Jersey

Federal law and planning regulations require the development of a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in order for the metropolitan region to be eligible to receive and spend federal transportation funds. The creation of the TIP is to be done by the MPO in cooperation with the state and transit operators, and must provide opportunity for input and comment by the public. A 30-day comment period must be conducted prior to a formal action to adopt the TIP. For the Draft DVRPC FY2018 TIP for NJ, staff will present an overview of the program, comments received during the public comment period, proposed recommended changes to the final program, and pending the New Jersey Subcommittee of the RTC's review and acceptance of the recommended changes, ask the Board to approve final adoption of the FY2018 NJ TIP.

6. Fiscal Year 2018 Planning Work Program Amendments

PennDOT, District 6 Modeling Assistance
Provides for technical and planning assistance to PennDOT, District 6 for I-95 Reconstruction and other traffic studies via a new staff member dedicated to modeling District 6 traffic studies.
DVRPC Freight Model Enhancement
This project will update and enhance DVRPC's regional travel model to improve its freight and commercial vehicle forecasting capabilities.

PRESENTATION ITEMS

King of Prussia Rail Update and Draft Environmental Impact Statement Release

SEPTA will give a presentation detailing current status of the KOP Rail project, including an overview of new design options and the schedule for DEIS release.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

7. One Minute Reports

Board Members and Alternates are invited to provide updates on the activities of their counties/agencies.

8. Executive Director's Report

DVRPC 2017 Board Retreat Feedback
FY19 Work Program Committee Meeting
Changing Lanes conference
Vibrant Ports workshop
Board Meeting Dates for 2018
Upcoming Meetings and Events
New Releases

9. Committee Reports

Regional Technical Committee
Public Participation Task Force
Regional Aviation Committee
Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force

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.