March 2024

March 27, 2024
DVRPC studied Hunting Park Avenue from Old York Road to Wissahickon Avenue, which was identified by the City as a top priority for safety improvements due to its high rate of severe crashes. 

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March 27, 2024
The webinar explored how data and design enhance pedestrian and cycling accessibility in urban and suburban communities.

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March 26, 2024
logo for DVRPC's #TrackingTuesday

#TrackingTuesday: Gross Domestic Product

by Ian Schwarzenberg, Planner

While gross domestic product is not an indicator of societal well-being as not all economic activity results in beneficial outcomes, it can help gauge how well the region is moving toward the Connections 2050 vision to grow an innovative and connected economy. See how we're doing in today's #TrackingTuesday.

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March 25, 2024
Planning for New Jersey Transit Bus Service Alongside Bicycle Facilities

Planning for New Jersey Transit Bus Service Alongside Bicycle Facilities

by Marissa Volk Binjaku, Transportation Planner

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As Complete Streets are implemented across the state, New Jersey Transit wants to ensure that their operations improve the safety of bus operators, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. DVRPC staff conducted a literature review, interviewed peer transit agencies, and organized a bus design workshop.

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March 15, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $158 million Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant to support the Chinatown Stitch, a project to cap part of the Vine Street Expressway and to reconnect the Chinatown neighborhood in Philadelphia. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.

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