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This 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……

The 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……

This 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,……

The US 422 Corridor Master Plan represents a collaborative vision for sustainable land use and transportation for 24 diverse communities along the US 422 Corridor. The planning area includes over 200 square miles in portions of Montgomery, Chester and Berks Counties. The plan was initiated by the US Route 422 Corridor Coalition, managed by DVRPC and guided by a Steering Committee including the three……

This 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……

This supplemental reports documents DVRPC's traffic study and forecasts for the I-95 mainline and Vine Expressway (I-676), Girard Avenue, and Allegheny interchanges assuming construction of the proposed slots casino(s) and condominium and apartments development along Delaware Avenue, north of Vine Street. This study updates the 2025 forecasts prepared by DVRPC in the June 2005 study to 2030 and incorporate……

This project studies 30.34 miles of highways that connect 11 major intermodal facilities to the National Highway System. NHS connectors are a vital piece of the supply chain throughout our country and often go overlooked in the traditional transportation planning process. The analytical work includes an inventory of existing conditions both of a physical and operational nature. Most connectors were……

This report presents traffic forecasts and analysis for the Delaware Expressway (I-95), Section AFC (Ann Street to Frankford Creek) and Allegheny Avenue. The report examines the impacts of 2025 traffic volumes on I-95, interchanges for Castor, Aramingo/Girard and Allegheny avenues, and also the local roadway system for a No-Build Alternative with and without Delaware Avenue Extension and seven Build……

This report presents traffic forecasts and analysis for the Girard Avenue and I-676 Vine Expressway Interchange complex along I-95 in the Northern Liberties and Penn Treaty sections of Philadelphia. The report examines the impacts of 2025 and 2005 traffic volumes on I-95, interchange ramps for Girard Avenue and I-676 Vine Expressway, and also the local roadway system for the No-Build (Base Case) Alternative……

DVRPC conducted a study of important roadway connections between the National Highway System and 12 key intermodal freight terminals to assist the planning needs of the Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force. The analytical work includes an inventory and assessment of physical and traffic operating conditions along the connectors (contained in the Appendix). Recommendations to improve deficiencies……