July 2025

DVRPC participated in a multiyear, cross-sector regional collaboration led by the Brookings Institution to identify actions to advance economic opportunity for southeast Pennsylvania. The initial output from the Southeast Pennsylvania Economic Collaborative, a market assessment report, is now available.

Draft Update: Connections 2050 establishes a vision for the region’s future and serves as a blueprint for prioritizing $78 billion in capital transportation investment in the region by 2050. DVRPC must receive written comments for the Draft Plan by 5:00 pm (local time) on August 20, 2025.

The Draft TIP for New Jersey contains 155 projects, totalling over $2.299 billion for the phases to be advanced over the next four years. DVRPC must receive comments for the Draft TIP by 5:00 pm (local time) on August 20, 2025.

While the planning field and the region itself has evolved over the years, DVRPC’s purpose and commitment to Greater Philadelphia has remained the same.

DVRPC’s Regional Safety Task Force (RSTF) celebrated its 20th anniversary at a recent meeting that brought together safety professionals, planners, and advocates from across the region.