6:00 pm, May 21, 2024
Watch RecordingPublic Participation Task Force Meeting: Planning and Funding Transportation Infrastructure Across the Region
Come learn more about how the region’s Long-Range Plan (LRP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) affect transportation planning and projects across Greater Philadelphia. Meeting attendees will also hear from Burlington County planning staff on how the LRP and TIP support the county in planning and building critical infrastructure for residents.
6:00 Welcome
Introduction by Wideleine Desir, AICP, Public Participation Planner
6:10 Planning the Future of Greater Philadelphia
Overview of the region’s Long-Range Plan (LRP) and Plan Update
Presented by Amani Bey, Planner
6:25 What is the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Why is it Important?
An introduction to the TIP and the process for project selection
Presented by Ethan Fogg, Capital Program Coordinator
6:40 TIP Project Selection Process and Resident Feedback
A deeper dive into TIP project selection considerations and how residents can share feedback on regional transportation investments.
Presented by Alyson Dressman, Capital Project Planner
6:50 Small Group Discussion
Discussions on resident priorities for planning studies and projects in their communities
Facilitated by DVRPC staff members
7:05 Planning for Burlington County: From Community Need to Community Project
A review of in-progress and completed transportation projects in Burlington County
Presented by Tom J. Stanuikynas, Supervising Planner, County of Burlington
7:20 Updates from DVRPC
Updates on recently released DVRPC products, updated resources, and upcoming DVRPC public events
7:30 Meeting Close
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