Regional Technical Committee

Regional Technical Committee

10:00 am, February 10, 2026

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1. Call to Order – Chair’s Comments  

2. Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items 

3. DVRPC Director’s Report 

ACTION ITEMS 

4. Highlights of the RTC Meeting on January 6, 2026

5. TIP Actions 

Travis Spotts, Capital Program Coordinator, will present. The following projects require formal TIP modifications or amendments this month for the FFY2026 TIP for New Jersey and/or FFY2025 TIP for Pennsylvania. Attached is the Action statement (“Pink Sheet”) for the project followed by the TIP “Before/After” description page and supporting documentation, such as request letters, and maps, as needed. Towards the end of the package in a separate section are financial constraint charts and any other information that may be helpful to you as you review this package.

  1. NJ26-008: Statewide Traffic Operations and Support Program (DB #13308), Statewide – Increase EC Phase
  2. NJ26-009: Planning, Federal-Aid (DB #X30), Statewide – Increase PLS Phase
  3. NJ26-010: New or Upgraded Traffic Signal Systems at Intersections, Phase 2 (DB #D2021), City of Camden – Remove Project From the TIP
  4. PA25-082: Philmont Avenue/Tomlinson Road/Pine Road Improvements - 6 Point Intersection (MPMS #110315), Montgomery County – Federalize Project and add ROW Phase
  5. PA25-083: Byberry Road Bridge Replacement (MPMS #88085), City of Philadelphia – Increase CON Phase
  6. PA25-084: Reconnecting our Chinatown (MPMS #119896), City of Philadelphia – Remove Grant Funding and Increase FD Phase

6. Adoption of a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Procedures to Amend or Modify the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for New Jersey

Rick Murphy, DVRPC Manager of the Office of TIP Development and Maintenance, will present. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exists between DVRPC, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO), NJDOT, and NJ TRANSIT to establish agreed upon procedures for modifying or amending the TIP for New Jersey, as required by federal regulations. From time to time this MOU requires changes or revisions to improve, clarify, or streamline the process as DVRPC strives to advance all TIP programmed projects as quickly as possible. Staff will present an updated MOU for review and ask for a recommendation for Board approval.

7. Pennsylvania Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TASA) Regionally Selected & Statewide Recommended Projects

Joe Natale, Assistant Manager PA TASA Program, will present. The Pennsylvania Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TASA) is a competitive federal program established for projects that contribute to alternative transportation projects, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The TASA subcommittee has recommended 12 projects to be added to the TASA Line Item (MPMS #64984) totaling $17,500,000 in regional funds. There are also 22 projects, totaling approximately $22.8 million, to be recommended for funding through the Statewide TASA selection process. 

INFORMATION ITEMS

8. New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan

Walter Lane, Executive Director of the NJ Office of Planning Advocacy, will present. In December 2025, the New Jersey State Planning Commission adopted a new State Development and Redevelopment Plan; the first comprehensive update to the State Plan since 2001. The State Plan reflects current planning principles and best practices in the areas of land use, transportation, housing, environmental protection and enhancement, economic development, provision of public infrastructure, historic preservation, social justice, and adaptation to global climate change. The presentation will provide an overview of the new State Plan and highlight opportunities for future collaboration.

DISCUSSION ITEMS 

9. One-Minute Reports  

RTC members and guests will be invited to provide updates on the activities of their agencies.

10. Old Business 

11. New Business

12. Meeting Adjournment

The next scheduled meeting of the RTC is Tuesday, March 10, 2026, planned as an in person hybrid meeting.


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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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