6:00 pm, March 14, 2024
Watch RecordingPublic Participation Task Force Meeting: Improving Pedestrian and Cyclist Experience Through Data and Design
Join DVRPC and its regional planning partners to learn more about how data and design improve pedestrian and cycling accessibility in urban and suburban settings.
6:00 Welcome
Presented by Wideleine Desir, AICP, Public Participation Planner
6:05 Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility with DVRPC Data
Overview and tutorial of DVRPC’s various bicycle and pedestrian web maps
Presented by Chris Mulroy, Transportation Planner, DVRPC
6:20 City of Philadelphia’s Complete Streets Transit
Overview of Philadelphia’s complete street program and update on progress
Presented by Claire Robin Adler, Complete Streets Transit Project Coordinator, City of Philadelphia
6:35 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning with PA Department of Transportation, District 6
Overview of Bicycle Friendly Resurfacing Program and update on Complete Streets
Presented by Nidhi Mehra, Bike/Ped Coordinator, PennDOT
6:50 Walk Around Philadelphia
Presentation on pedestrian experience from the perspective of residents
Presented by Jacques-Jean Tiziou, Walk Around Philadelphia
7:05 Panelist Discussion
Panelists will respond to questions from attendees
7:25 Updates from DVRPC
Updates on recently released DVRPC products, updated resources, and upcoming DVRPC public events
7:30 Meeting Close
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.
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