The DVRPC Board

10:00am, June 28, 2012

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 - CHAIR'S COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA and NON-AGENDA ITEMS

NOTE: Visitors may view details and leave comments on any Action Item below by clicking on the hyperlinked title.

ACTION ITEMS

1. Minutes of Meeting of May 24, 2012

2. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Actions  

1. PA11-72:  State of Good Repair (MPMS #77180), SEPTA
2. PA12-26:  Bridge Painting (DB #X08), Various Counties

3. Adoption of the Conformity Finding for the FY 2012-2015 TIP for New Jersey, FY 2013-2016 TIP for Pennsylvania, and the Connections Long-Range Plan  

4. Adoption of the DVRPC FY 2013-2016 TIP for Pennsylvania

5. Approval of the 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 to Amend Connections – The Regional Plan for a Sustainable Future to include the South Jersey Bus Rapid Transit System

7. Fiscal Year 2013 Planning Work Program Amendments

1. Camden City Food Economy Strategy
2. Sea Grant Climate Adaptation 2012:  City of Chester, Pennsylvania – Helping a Tidal Riverfront Community become more Resilient to Climate Related Threats
3. US 322 Traffic Forecast Updates

8. Approval of Additional Project for the DVRPC Regional Trails Grant Program,  Phase II

9. Approval of Resolution to Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for Tree Planting Project in Southeastern Pennsylvania Communities

10. Approval of PENNVEST Funding Requests in Bucks and Chester Counties

11. Election of Fiscal Year 2013 Board Officers

Elections will take place for the Fiscal Year 2013 DVRPC Board Officers.  At this time nominations may be taken from the floor.

12. One Minute Reports

Board Members and Alternates are invited to provide updates on the activities of their counties/agencies.

13. Executive Director's Report

1. “The Circuit” press event
2. PECO electric vehicles press event
3. New Jersey Transportation Enhancements
4. Creative Place-Making Forum
5. By-Law revisions
6. Staff transitions

14. Committee Reports

1. Planning Coordinating Committee/Regional Transportation Committee
2. Information Resources Exchange Group
3. Regional Aviation Committee

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Attachments

1. Minutes of Meeting of May 24, 2012
2. Commissioner Summary Sheet (Action Items 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7a, 7b, 7c, 8, 9, and 10)
3. PCC/RTC Recommendations for June 28, 2012

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.