The DVRPC Board

10:30 A.M., June 24, 1999

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


CALL TO ORDER - CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS

1. Minutes of Meeting of May 27, 1999

2. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment

Amendment 9903 - Various Projects (PennDOT)

3. Major Investment Study (MIS) - Route 41

Though the legislative requirement for an MIS, initially contained in ISTEA, will becombined with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process as directedin TEA-21, staff has been examining the need for such a study of the Route 41Corridor and will present recent findings and remaining issues in the Corridor.

4. US 202 (Section 300) Congestion Management System (CMS)

Staff will present the list of congestion management measures which have beenselected to complement and extend the useful life of the

The Draft FY 2000-2002 TIP for New Jersey is complete and ready to be releasedfor public comment sometime during May or June. This schedule will allow forreview, comment, revision, and recommendations to the Board for adoption of afinal TIP in July.

  • Addendum to Determination of Conformity between the Amended DVRPC Regional Plan and the TIP Pennsylvania and the State Air Quality Implementation Plan

A second analysis of air quality conformity for the Pennsylvania TIP and theamended plan is complete. The results of this analysis will be presented to theBoard.

5. NJ 55/Deptford Center Road Interchange Congestion Management System (CMS) Report

Staff will present the CMS analysis performed for the NJ 55/Deptford Center Roadinterchange. The project will extend Deptford Center Road across NJ 55 andconnect with Clements Bridge Road.

6. I-295/I-76/NJ 42 Interchange Transportation Investment Study (TIS)

The findings and recommendations of the TIS which addresses the trafficproblems at the I-295/I-76/NJ 42 Interchange will be presented to the Board.

7. Proposed Amendment to the Tri-County Water Quality Management Plan: Beverly Sewerage Authority - City of Beverly and Delanco Township, Burlington County

8. FY 1999 and FY 2000 Planning Work Program Amendment: Creating Geographic Information System (GIS) Capacity for Conservation and Natural Resource Planning

This project will serve to support the Natural and Physical Environment goal of theWilliam Penn Foundation by enhancing the use of GIS by area conservationorganizations to identify those areas in need of protection or remedial action andprioritize their efforts.

9. Appointment of Nominating Committee for Fiscal Year 2000 Officers

A Nominating Committee will be selected to appoint candidates for Chairman, ViceChairman, Secretary and Treasurer to the DVRPC Board for Fiscal Year 2000(July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000). The committee will report these candidatesat the May Board Meeting and elections will take place at the June Board Meeting.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

10. Regional Citizens Committee (RCC) Report

Dennis Winters, Chairman of the RCC, will report to the Board the activities of the RCC's meeting of April 13, 1999.

INFORMATION ITEMS

11. Delaware Valley Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Grant Proposals

12. Executive Director's Report

  • Central New Jersey Transportation Forum Meeting, April 16, 1999

ADVISORY ITEMS

13. Committee Reports

  • Planning Coordinating Committee/ - John B. Claffey/RegionalTransportation Committee
  • Regional Citizens Committee - Dennis Winters
  • Regional Housing Committee - Barry Seymour
  • Goods Movement Task Force - John J. Coscia

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Attachments:
(1) Minutes of meeting of March 25, 1999
(2) Commissioner Summary Sheets (Action Items 2a, 2b, 2c, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8)
(3) PCC/RTC Recommendations for April 22, 1999


DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999
Immediately following Board Meeting

Commission Offices
111 South Independence Mall East
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2515
(Please use 4th Street Elevators)
(215) 592-1800


CALL TO ORDER

ACTION ITEMS

1. Minutes of Meeting of May 27, 1999

DISCUSSION ITEM

2. Election of DVRPC Executive Committee Officers for Fiscal Year 2000

The proposed candidates for the DVRPC Executive Committee officers for FiscalYear 2000 (July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000) will be announced and elections will takeplace. At this time nominations may also be made from the floor.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Attachments:
(1) Minutes of Meeting of May 27, 1999

Air Quality Partnership
Annual Report
Connections 2050
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Economic Development District