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Want to represent your community and engage in the regional planning and decision-making process? Want to learn more about transportation planning and investments?  Apply to be a member of DVRPC’s Public Participation Task Force (PPTF).

The mission of DVRPC's PPTF is to provide access to the transportation planning process, host a welcoming forum to discuss and learn about timely issues, assist the Commission in implementing public outreach strategies, and empower residents to be a part of regional and community planning processes. For more details about the PPTF, visit http://www.dvrpc.org/Committees/PPTF/.

Benefits to being a Task Force member:

• Learn about the urban planning process for the Greater Philadelphia region.
• Be the first to hear about upcoming projects and initiatives.
• Educate DVRPC staff on the data and technical needs of your neighborhood.
• Share your thoughts on how the planning process can support your community.
• Collaborate with other members from across the Greater Philadelphia region.
• Receive a stipend for your participation.

Applications for the 2025 cohort are open through December 16, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Shoshana Akins, Manager, Public Participation Planning, at sakins@dvrpc.org.

Curious but want to know more? Attend the PPTF meeting on September 10, 2024 to network with current members and learn more about how the PPTF works.