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This report assesses the 2000 – 2020 trends in highway traffic volumes, public transit ridership, bicycle trips, and pedestrian trips entering and leaving the Philadelphia Central Business District (CBD). Traffic volumes are expressed as both vehicle and person trips. Public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian trips are expressed as person trips. This report analyzes all trips crossing the North, West,…

This report contains the findings of a set of analyses requested by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) to determine the transportation system impacts of multiple development scenarios. The foci of these scenarios were the 30th Street Station District, the Science Center on Market Street, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)/Hosptal of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) medical…

This study supports one main transportation objective: to improve the operational efficiency of US 202 Section 200 through West Goshen Township. This study identifies highway design alternatives that would benefit local residents and commuters by improving safety and maximizing the efficiency of existing transportation infrastructure.

SEPTA is preparing to replace its trolley fleet with accessible light rail vehicles. This project investigates a proposal to expand trolley service to the Centennial District, in West Fairmount Park. Using ridership forecasts from DVRPC’s regional travel model, we find minimal potential for new weekday riders on a Centennial District trolley, but considerable capital expense compared to bus service.…

This study supports one main transportation objective: to improve the operational efficiency of US 202 Section 100 through West Goshen and Westtown Townships. The facility functions as both an interstate route and local arterial in these municipalities. Therefore, this study identifies highway design alternatives that would benefit local residents and commuters by improving safety and maximizing the…

During the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Lower Southwest District Plan process, Cobbs Creek Parkway was identified as problematic due to its speeding traffic, complex intersections, and nearby vulnerable populations. As a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation state highway, Cobbs Creek Parkway is also a challenge for traffic calming. This study examines intersections that link Cobbs Creek…

This publication documents the natural and community resources of West Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The natural resource information includes descriptions, tables, and maps of: land use; soils; drinking water, aquifers, and wells; surface waters, including watersheds, streams, lakes, wetlands, and floodplains; impacts on water resources and surface water quality; impervious coverage;…

This study was conducted by DVRPC to improve the quality and effectiveness of bus service on West Chester Pike between West Chester Borough and the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby. This report describes an operational concept for Enhanced Bus Service (EBS) along the corridor that includes consolidated stops, improved passenger amenities, and branded service. Localized pedestrian improvements…

This report documents forecasts of the number of trips that would result from an extension of SEPTA's Elwyn line from the planned Wawa station to West Chester. It compares year 2035 forecasts under a No-build scenario, an electrified extension alternative (one-seat ride), and a diesel extension alternative (requiring a transfer at Wawa). The line between West Chester, Elwyn, and Philadelphia is…

The West Chester Bypass (US 202/322) Interchange is located in West Goshen Township, Chester County, near the borough of West Chester. The existing partial interchange contains no direct ramp movements form US 202 southbound to US 322 westbound, or from US 322 eastbound to US 202 northbound. To determine the impact of completing this interchange on study area traffic patterns, DVRPC was asked to…