10:00 AM, July 19, 2006
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 April 19, 2006 meeting notes will be offered for the committee's approval (see meeting highlights). Also, Barry Seymour, new DVRPC Executive Director, and Don Shanis, new DVRPC Deputy Executive Director and new Task Force co-chair, will be introduced.
2. Delaware Valley Freight Corridors Study
DVRPC is leading a major study effort to develop a primary north-south freight corridor and a primary east-west freight corridor in the region. In support of the corridors initiative, Ted Dahlburg and Walker Allen will discuss the Freight For A Day education and promotion event scheduled for September 20, 2006.
3. DVRPC Mapping Services
Chris Pollard of the DVRPC Technical Services Division will provide an overview of DVRPC's mapping services and resources. Plans for a new, interactive online application for the Delaware Valley's freight network will also be unveiled.
4. DVRPC's 2005 Aerial Photography
Glenn McNichol of DVRPC will provide an overview of the 2005 aerial photos for the Delaware Valley. These high-resolution aerials, in color for the first time, are among the most popular products for DVRPC's private and public sector planning partners.
5. Transportation for IKEA Wholesale, Inc.
Tom DeMarino, International Transport Manager, will discuss transportation factors and trends for IKEA Wholesale, Inc." North America. The Swedish home retailer currently has 231 stores in 33 countries (2 in the Delaware Valley) and about 12,000 items in its catalogues.
6. Two-minute Reports
Task Force and Subcommittee chairs and Task Force members will provide updates on the activities of their companies and agencies.
7. 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 October 18, 2006.
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.