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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…

The 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…

This 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.

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.…

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…

This brochure has been prepared in conjunction with DVRPC's County Freight Scans Program. During Fiscal Year 2011, brochures were completed for each of the nine counties in the Delaware Valley region: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties in New Jersey. DVRPC gratefully acknowledges the stalwart support……

This brochure has been prepared in conjunction with DVRPC's County Freight Scans Program. During Fiscal Year 2011, brochures were completed for each of the nine counties in the Delaware Valley region: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties in New Jersey. DVRPC gratefully acknowledges the stalwart support……

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…

Port 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…