The DVRPC Board

10:00 a.m., June 23, 2022

Phone number: 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 981 8514 8114 Passcode: 966006909

ONLINE ONLY

CALL TO ORDER and CHAIR'S COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA and NON-AGENDA ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS

1. Minutes of Meeting of May 26, 2022

2. DVRPC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Actions

The dynamic nature of funding transportation improvements and the need to remain within financial constraint require amendments or modifications to the TIP. The following projects require formal TIP Amendments or Modifications this month for the FY 2022 TIP for NJ and for the FY 2021 TIP for PA.

1. NJ22-046: Washington Turnpike, Bridge over West Branch of Wading River (DB #15324), Burlington County 
2. NJ22-047: Trenton Amtrak Bridges (DB #99362), City of Trenton 
3. NJ22-048: Route 73, Granite Avenue to Route 41 (DB #18383), Burlington County 
4. NJ22-049: Route 206, Bridge over Springers Brook (DB #16335), Burlington County 
5. NJ22-050: CR 545 (Farnsworth Avenue), Bridge over Robbinsville Secondary Branch (Conrail) (DB #17411), Burlington County 
6. NJ22-051: Route 64, Bridge over Amtrak (DB #15317), Mercer County
7. PA21-91: PA 309, Sellersville Bypass, Resurfacing (PM1) (MPMS #86923), Bucks County 
8. PA21-92: MLK Drive over Schuylkill River (Bridge) (MPMS # 108129), City of Philadelphia 

3.  FY23 UPWP Amendment: FTA Transit-Oriented Development Grant - Norristown High Speed Line – King of Prussia Extension Value Capture/Multimodal Accessibility Study

This study is being funded by a grant through the Federal Transit Administration’s Pilot Program for Transit Oriented Development. SEPTA is the  direct recipient of the funding for the project and will oversee the work of a  consultant.  DVRPC is not conducting this work, and the funding is not passing- through DVRPC.  Amending the DVRPC UPWP to include the project is a requirement of the FTA grant program.

4.  FY23 UPWP Amendment – Update to DVRPC 2015 Land Use File

Since 1990, the DVRPC Land Use File has been updated every five years.  The 2020 update was delayed due to the pandemic, and DVRPC is now proposing to restart the collection of this valuable data layer.

5.  FY 2023 TCDI Grant Program

DVRPC solicited applications for the FY 2023 TCDI grant program in Pennsylvania from February 1 - April 27, 2022. Staff will present the application review process and the projects recommended for funding.  

6. Annual Self Certification of Regional Transportation Planning Process  

Federal regulations require that Metropolitan Planning Organizations self- certify that the Regional Transportation Planning Process is carried out in conformance with applicable federal regulations. Staff will request Board approval.

7. Election of Fiscal Year 2023 Board Officers

 Elections will take place for the Fiscal Year 2023 DVRPC Board Officers, based   on the recommendations from the Nominating Committee. At this time nominations may also be taken from the floor.  

DISCUSSION ITEMS

8. One Minute Reports

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

9. Executive Director's Report

1. IIJA Updates
2. NARC Conference
3. PA TIP Public Meeting
4. FY24 Work Program development
5. 2022 Federal Certification Review

10. Committee Report

1. Regional Technical Committee

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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.