Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force

10:00 AM, April 15, 2005

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

1. Call to order
All Task Force members will be recognized and the January 20, 2005 meeting notes will be offered for the committee's approval (see meeting highlights).

2. Updates on Long Range Transportation Plans
DVRPC, New Jersey DOT, and PennDOT are all engaged in preparing long range transportation plans. Project managers will present progress reports on the development of these plans and discuss the treatment of freight considerations.

3. Philadelphia Parking Authority
Richard Dickson, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Administration, will discuss the policies, initiatives, and laws and enforcement activities of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, especially as they relate to commercial vehicles. The Authority's responsibilities range from managing parking and related traffic management programs to building and operating parking lots and garages.

4. World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
Joanna Savvides, President, will discuss the mission and activities of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP). Since its inception in October of 2002, the WTCGP has provided more than 500 companies with international trade assistance that has resulted in over $110 million in reported export sales and helped create new jobs for the region.

5. Two-minute Reports
Task Force and Subcommittee chairs and Task Force members will provide updates on the activities of their companies and agencies.

6. Old/New Business
Old or new items of business will be considered. The next scheduled meeting of the Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force is Wednesday, July 20, 2005.

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