10:00 AM, February 2, 1999
A light lunch will be available
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. Report of January 5, 1999 RTC Meeting
2. Report on Board Activities
ACTION ITEMS
3. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Modification - 9821; Amendment - 9822
During the fiscal year, transit operators, state Department of Transportations (DOTs) and member governments must modify the TIP to reflect current schedules and needs. In Modification 9821, NJTransit is requesting a number of changes with the net impact of approximately $7.5 million additional funding. New Jersey DOT is requesting Amendment 9822, Cooper Hospital Helipad.4. Transportation Enhancement Project Selection
- PennDOT has received 400 applications statewide for the 1999 competitive Transportation Enhancements program; 106 of those applications are for projects within the region. MPOs are asked to identify 1/3 of the projects within their respective districts as "high priority" by March 1, for further consideration by the statewide Transportation Enhancements Advisory Committee (TEAC). DVRPC staff, in consultation with county/city planning staffs and PennDOT District 6, have compiled a draft list identifying 37 applications as "high priority." This list will be presented to the RTC for recommendation to the Board.
- Transit funds: An initial discussion will take place on how to involve the DVRPC committee structure in project selection for this new funding source.
5. Study Design for Rail Service Improvements
Recently DVRPC, together with an advisory committee, prepared a study design for a comprehensive evaluation of regional rail services in the Delaware Valley. The study would identify capital and operational improvements for the short and long term. Enclosed is a description of the study, which could serve as a scope of services for a request for proposals from consultants. Funding is not currently identified.INFORMATION ITEMS
6. Transportation Management Association (TMA) and Mobility Alternative Program (MAP) Funding
The recently-approved Pennsylvania TIP includes four years of CMAQ funding for MAP and for the TMA program previously funded through PennDOT's Central Office. PennDOT will now be the contracting agency for both programs and is requesting full involvement by DVRPC member governments and staff in work program design. An Advisory Committee will be formed.7. Status of New Rail and Rail Extension Projects
Enclosed is a three-page summary of rail projects in the region. Information for each project includes status, capital cost, annual operation cost, forecasted ridership, and alternatives scheduled. Staff will review this material and expects to update the information quarterly.8. Working Lunch - The Future of First Generation Suburbs in the Delaware Valley Region
This report highlights issues and problems facing older boroughs and early suburban townships clustered around Philadelphia and Camden and along the Delaware River. These "first generation suburbs" previously experienced rapid growth, but are now facing population and jobs loss, an eroding tax base and aging infrastructure. The staff presentation will provide a report summary as well as a three-pronged strategy to address the challenges facing first generation suburbs.9. Status Reports
- Route 202(300) and other sections
- Central New Jersey Study
- New Jersey Year 2000 TIP Development
- Tele-conferences and meetings
10. Old Business
11. New Business