, June 22, 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
* Please park at the National Constitution Parking Garage
(Parking is also still available at the Bourse Garage
for Board Members and Alternates)
CALL TO ORDER - CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
1. Minutes of Meeting of May 25, 2006
2. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Actions
a. TIP Action PA05-76: Quakertown Rail Restoration Study, Bucks and Montgomery County ($375,000)
b. TIP Action PA05-77: Philly CarShare, Various Counties
c. TIP Action PA05-78: Upper Darby Parking Facility, Delaware County ($11.758 Million)
d. TIP Action NJ06-12: Gloucester County Bus Purchase, Gloucester County ($180,000)
3. Adoption of the DVRPC FY 2007-2010 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for New Jersey and Pennsylvania
The public comment for the Draft FY 2007 TIP for New Jersey and Pennsylvania has ended and the comments and recommendations have been reviewed by Staff. Staff will present these recommendations and request Board adoption of the TIP.
4. Recommendation for Adoption of Conformity Determination of the FY 2007-2010 TIP for New Jersey and Pennsylvania and the Destination 2030 Long Range Plan
The public comment period is complete for the Conformity Determination and Board adoption is being recommended.
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. Approval of 2005-2006 Pennsylvania Transportation Enhancements/Home Town Streets/Safe Routes to School (TE/HTS/SRS) Projects for Inclusion in the DVRPC Transportation Improvement Program
The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission (STC) has reviewed the recommendations of the Pennsylvania TE/HTS/SRS subcommittee and made their project selections. Approval of these projects is being requested. These projects will also be approved to be included in the current or appropriate future TIP for Pennsylvania.
7. FY 2006 and FY 2007 Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Grant Program
The Pennsylvania JARC subcommittee has reviewed the nine Letters of Intent for the FY 2006/2007 grant funding round. Staff will present the list to the Board for approval.
8. Election of DVRPC Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2006
Elections will take place for DVRPC Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2006. Nominations may also be made from the floor at this time.
ADVISORY ITEM
9. Election of New Jersey and Pennsylvania County Representatives to Serve on the Executive Committee for FY 2006
a. Results of New Jersey Caucus
b. Results of Pennsylvania Caucus
DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. Regional Citizens Committee (RCC) Report
The activities of the RCC Meeting of June 13, 2006 will be reported to the Board.
PRESENTATION
INFORMATION ITEMS
11. Executive Director's Report
a. FHWA and FTA Certification Review at DVRPC, May 31 and June 1, 2006
b. Pennsylvania and New Jersey Planning Director's Meetings
c. Regional Performance Indicators
d. DVRPC Board Retreat
e. William Fulton's Retirement
f. Bucks County TMA Annual Luncheon
ADVISORY ITEMS
12. Committee Reports
a. Planning Coordinating Committee/ Regional Transportation Committee - Donald S. Shanis
b. Information Resources Exchange Group - Joseph Fazekas
c. 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
Attachments:
(1) Minutes of Meeting of May 25, 2006
(2) Commissioner Summary Sheets (Action Items 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7)
(3) PCC/RTC Recommendations for June 22, 2006
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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.