DVRPC has published over one thousand reports from the 1970s to present. Product abstracts and/or PDF downloads are available.
August 20, 2025
Southern New Jersey Freight Market Opportunity StudyA strong freight rail system capable of efficiently and reliably connecting local businesses to ports and global markets is key to ensuring New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia’s economic competitiveness. Past studies have identified limitations of South Jersey’s freight rail system that may hinder the advancement of specific port market opportunities and a more robust regional industrial economy.…
July 30, 2024
PhillyFreightFinderPhillyFreightFinder is a resource for exploring and tracking the Philadelphia-Camden-Trenton regional freight network.
June 18, 2020
Strategies for Greater Philadelphia's Retail Districts During COVID-19 Five P's that aren't Pandemic: Pursue, Pivot, Pitch, Promote, and Plan.This report consolidates the strategies contained within DVRPC’s social media campaign of the same
name, which launched on April 3, 2020, and was aimed at helping small businesses and the region’s
retail districts navigate the economic crisis associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 6, 2016
Rating the RegionThis report compares 26 metropolitan areas in terms of demographics, natural resources and the environment; livable communities; the economy; and transportation. The Philadelphia region’s strengths include its diverse economy; relatively affordable housing, myriad of colleges, universities, and cultural opportunities; health care resources; extensive highway and transit network; and quality air and…
December 14, 2015
Impact of Diesel Emissions from Port Facilities on Local Communities in the DVRPC RegionThe Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) examined the demographics of communities
surrounding port communities in the region and reviewed existing health statistics for these communities.
Demographic and health data analysis shows that communities surrounding port facilities are generally more
economically disadvantaged than the region as a whole. DVRPC analyzed air emissions from…
March 27, 2015
Philadelphia Regional On-Board Transit SurveyThis report summarizes the on-board transit survey that was conducted by DVRPC during 2010 and 2011.
The first chapter outlines the methods that were used to conduct the survey, the second chapter provides
summary results for each survey question, and the third chapter provides insight, analysis, and key findings
from the survey.
October 25, 2012
Engage, Outreach, Improve: Strategies to Connect with New PATCO RidershipThe Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), which
operates a transit line serving communities in Camden
County, New Jersey, and Center City Philadelphia, asked the
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to investigate marketing strategies and other opportunities to increase and diversify its ridership, particularly among younger riders (ages 18–34) and discretionary riders. Recommendations…
January 27, 2012
Camden County Transit Expansion Framework StudyThis study was conducted by DVRPC’s Office of Smart Growth to document the existing conditions of proposed station areas for the Camden County portion of the Glassboro-Camden Line. The Glassboro-Camden Line is an 18-mile transit route proposed to link Camden and Gloucester counties to the existing Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) high speed line running between Philadelphia and Camden County,…
March 2, 2010
I-95 Interchange Enhancement and Reconstruction I-95 Expressway Interchanges, Sections GIR/VINE and AFC Traffic Study - Supplement Number 2This supplemental report documents DVRPC's traffic study and forecasts for the I-95 mainline and the Girard Avenue, and Allegheny Avenue interchanges under Alternative 10, which relocates the Allegheny Avenue NB off and on-ramps to Castor Avenue. These forecasts assume construction of the proposed slots casino(s) and condominium and apartments development along Delaware Avenue
Waterfront and Christopher…
March 1, 1991
Drayage Costs In The Ports Of The Delaware RiverPort facilities and the regional rail network within the Ports of the Delaware River are identified and described. The Delaware River Port Authority's proposal to construct a Regional Intermodal Transfer Facility in Philadelphia would provide centralized access for the three railroad lines which service the Port, but would create inequalities in drayage rates paid to transport shipping containers…