Background/Analysis/Issues: 

PennDOT has requested that DVRPC amend the FFY2025 TIP for Pennsylvania by adding the Right-of-Way (ROW) Phase to the Philmont Avenue/Tomlinson Road/Pine  Road Improvements – 6 Point Intersection (MPMS #110315) project in the amount of  $3,500,000 ($2,800,000 STU/$700,000 State 581) in FFY26. 

A combination of conditions did not allow for the completion of the right-of-way (ROW)  plan and encumbrance of the ROW funds on the previous TIP. Those factors included: • Drainage issues that have had extensive stormwater management review and re design of stormwater facilities  

• Additional permanent acquisition related to the above stated drainage issues • PennDOT added scope in 2024 to include the Tomlinson Road grade crossing  and Philmont Avenue/Byberry Road Intersection signal improvements • Permitting determination with modeling and DEP early coordination (also related  to existing drainage issues at both culverts within the project limits) 

A complete ROW plan has been prepared and the acquisition cost has been estimated  by the District 6 ROW Unit. Because there are 24 claims, the District ROW Unit will be  using an acquisition consultant. 

This project proposes to streamline the six-legged intersection of 

Philmont/Tomlinson/Pine Roads in two stages by removing both legs of Tomlinson  Road from the intersection and relocating them. Additional shoulder and turning lane  improvements along Philmont Avenue and Pine Road are also proposed. 

The requested project ROW cost addition will be allocated to: 

• ROW acquisition costs – $2,633,865 

• Allowance for negotiation – $150,000 

• Acquisition consultant & contingency – $716,135

Financial Constraint: 

Financial constraint will be maintained by making adjustments to other existing TIP  projects whose schedules or costs have changed. The attached fiscal constraint charts  provided by PennDOT show all of the adjustments taking place in accordance with the  TIP Memorandum of Understanding. All projects listed contribute to fiscal constraint.  

Conformity Finding: 

The TIP's current conformity finding will not be impacted by this amendment as this  project is exempt from air quality analysis. 

Cost and Source of Funds: 

$3,500,000 ($2,800,000 STU/$700,000 State 581) 

The DVRPC Board approves TIP Action PA25-082, PennDOT’s request that DVRPC  amend the FFY2025 TIP for Pennsylvania by adding the Right-of-Way (ROW) Phase to  the Philmont Avenue/Tomlinson Road/Pine Road Improvements – 6 Point Intersection  (MPMS #110315) project in the amount of $3,500,000 ($2,800,000 STU/$700,000 State  581) in FFY26.