9:30 AM, January 27, 2009
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. Welcome and Introduction
Attendees will have an opportunity to introduce themselves
ACTION ITEM
2. Summary of October 2008 Meeting
Approval of the highlights from October 1, 2008 meeting
PRESENTATIONS
3. Guest Speakers
Jerry Gluck, AECOM will provide an informative presentation on the safety benefits of access management, and the safety and other problems associated with poor access management. Through intergovernmental cooperation, the implementation of access management will facilitate better traffic flow, improve safety, and enhance economic opportunities.
Jim Bahn, SEPTA will provide information on the Pennsylvania Operation Lifesaver Program. First established in 1972, this non-profit, international continuing public education program promotes to end collisions, deaths, and injuries at places where roadways cross train tracks, and on railroad rights-of-ways.
Joe Fiocco, McMahon Associates will give a presentation on motorcycle safety. His discussion will include information on issues commonly associated with motorcycle crashes. He will also provide an overview of PennDOT’s Motorcycle Safety Program (MSP) and how it attempts to address those issues through operator education and training.
ADVISORY ITEMS
4. Updates
- Violet Marrero, Manager of Special Projects, New Jersey Division of Highway Safety will provide a legislative update from the New Jersey Teen Driver Commission Study.
- Items accomplished in 2008 from the Regional Safety Action Plan will be summarized by John Ward, Associate Director of Planning at DVRPC.
- Initial steps to update the FY07 Regional Safety Action Plan will be presented by Zoe Neaderland, Manager of Transportation Safety and Congestion Management.
- Representatives from Pennsylvania and New Jersey DOTs and FHWA will provide one minute updates on recent statistics and other safety information.
- All other attendees will be invited to provide one-minute updates which highlight new and existing safety activities of their organization and in the region.
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.