10:00 A.M., June 24, 2010
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
1. Minutes of Meeting of May 27, 2010
2. DVRPC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Actions
b. PA09-105: Capital Asset Lease Program (MPMS #59966), SEPTA - Federalizing
3. Project Selection for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Bike and Pedestrian Projects in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
4. DVRPC Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Planning Work Program Amendments:
b. Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Evaluation and Update
c. Regional Planning for Transit Supportive Development
5. DVRPC Annual Self-Certification of the Regional Transportation Planning Process
Federal regulations require that the Metropolitan Planning Organization self-certify that the Regional Transportation Planning Process is carried out in conformance with applicable federal regulations. Staff will present its recommendation for Board adoption.
6. Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Funding Requests in Delaware County and Philadelphia
7. Election of Fiscal Year 2011 DVRPC Board Officers
Elections will take place for the Fiscal Year 2011 DVRPC Board Officers. At this time nominations may be taken from the floor.
INFORMATION ITEMS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. Regional Citizens Committee (RCC) Report
The activities from the RCC Meeting of June 15, 2010 will be reported to the Board.
PRESENTATIONS
9. NJ 73 Corridor Study
An overview will be given of the recently completed NJ 73 Corridor Study. This study seeks to preserve the operating performance of the current transportation facilities within the NJ 73 corridor by promoting multi-modal transportation solutions to help alleviate current and forecasted travel growth, coordinate land use and transportation planning, determine policies for future transportation improvements, and encourage municipal actions to achieve a land use pattern that is reflective of smart growth principles.
10. DVRPC Long-Range Vision for Freight
Freight shipments, which are forecasted to significantly grow in the coming years, produce a variety of impacts on communities in the Delaware Valley. Working with local freight stakeholders, DVRPC has identified a list of guiding policies and needed transportation projects to improve the flow of freight. By addressing the unique operations and needs of freight shippers and carriers, this effort complements the Connections 2035 long range plan.
11. Executive Director's Report
b. Launch Event for "Philly Homegrown – Real Local Flavor"
c. Economic Value of Open Space Study
d. New Jersey Association of Counties Presentation
e. Sustainable Communities Program Grant
f. FY2012 Work Program Development
12. Committee Reports
b. Information Resource Exchange Group - Joseph Fazekas
c. Regional Community and Economic Development Forum - Richard Bickel
d. Regional Aviation Committee - Roger Moog
13. One Minute Reports
Board Members and Alternates are invited to provide updates on the activities of their counties/agencies.
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.