The DVRPC Board

10:30 A.M., February 22, 2005

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

SPECIAL DESTINATION 2030 LONG RANGE PLAN
BRIEFING AND BOARD WORK SESSION IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING BOARD AND EXECUTIVE MEETINGS (see enclosures)

CALL TO ORDER - CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS

1. Minutes of Meeting of January 27, 2005

2. Approval to "Flex" Federal Highway Funds to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Governor Ed Rendell has been developing a strategy to forestall SEPTA service reductions and fare increases. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) has requested that DVRPC meet and be prepared to act in the event that federal highway funds are needed to assist with the SEPTA financial crisis.

3. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Actions

a. TIP Action NJ05-05: Transportation Community Development Initiative (TCDI) Project Funds for New Jersey FY06 Round, Various Counties ($500,000)

b. TIP Action NJ05-06: Perry Street Reconstruction, City of Trenton ($997,000)

c. TIP Action NJ05-07: Route 295, Tomlin Station Road to Route 45, Rehabilitation, Gloucester County ($1.5 million)

d. TIP Action NJ05-08a: Route 38 Pedestrian Bridge, Camden County ($640,000)

e. TIP Action NJ05-08b: Camden Infrastructure Improvement Plan - Cramer Hill Development, Camden County ($2.5 million)

f. TIP Action PA05-14: Pottstown Pedestrian / Bicycle Promenade, Montgomery County ($502,000)

4. Approval for Change in Scope, Reduction in Funding, and Change in Project Title of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funded Kensington Depot Walkway, City of Philadelphia

The Norris Square Civic Association (NSCA) submitted the Kensington Depot Walkway project in FY 2001 for FTA TE transit funding. NSCA is requesting a reduction in scope, reduction in funding, and change in project title for this approved project. The City of Philadelphia and SEPTA support this request, pending DVRPC Board approval.

5. Adoption of the DVRPC Year 2030 Municipal Population and Employment Forecasts

Staff will present the county and municipal population forecasts extending to the Year 2030. In addition, Year 2030 municipal employment forecasts for Bucks and Mercer Counties will be presented for adoption.

6. Approval of FY 2006 PENNDOT Transportation Management Association (TMA) Assistance Grant Program Work Programs

Staff will present the southeastern Pennsylvania TMA work programs for Board approval.

7. Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Funding Requests in Bucks and Montgomery Counties

Staff will present the three applications forwarded to DVRPC by PENNVEST which have been reviewed for consistency with the regional plan.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

8. Regional Citizens Committee (RCC) Report

Dennis Winters, Chair of the RCC, will report to the Board the activities of the RCC's Meeting of February 15, 2005.

INFORMATION ITEMS

10. Executive Director's Report

ADVISORY ITEMS

11. Committee Reports

a. Planning Coordinating Committee / Regional Transportation Committee - Donald Shanis

b. Regional Housing Committee - Barry Seymour

12. 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 January 27, 2005
(2) Commissioner Summary Sheets (Action Items 2, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 4, 5, 6, and 7)
(3) PCC/RTC Recommendations for February 22, 2005

DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Chemical Heritage Foundation *
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-2222
Ring Bell at Main Entrance to Enter
Please Park in the Bourse Parking Garage
(Directions and Handicap Accessibility attached)

* Please note DATE, time, and location change
(Board and Executive Meetings on FEBRUARY 22nd )

AGENDA

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.