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This project evaluated the feasibility and benefits of consolidating two rail stations to improve the connection between the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line and the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) in Radnor Township, Delaware County. The project team concluded that current and future demand of transfers between the two rail stations is too low to justify the high capital cost for station consolidation.……

This report assesses the importance of hospitality and tourism in Greater Philadelphia's regional economy. The tourism economy spans multiple economic sectors, including not only visitor attractions themselves but also lodging, recreation, retail activity, real estate, air and rail passenger travel, food and beverage establishments, car rentals, taxi services, and travel agents. This report focuses……

Across the world, our population is aging, and life expectancy continues to grow. Communities need to plan for this aging population, but they often are not aware of tangible ways to improve places for aging. Age-friendly communities are places where older adults can age actively, and engage with the social, economic, civic, and physical life of the community. This tool brochure addresses how planners……

As the Greater Philadelphia Region's metropolitan planning organization, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) provides technical assistance and services to its member state, county, and local governments; the private sector; and the public. Delaware Valley Data is our periodic series of free data bulletins, data snapshots, and analytical reports. Data Bulletin #100 provides county-……

This report assesses the 2000 – 2015 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,……

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) demonstrates transportation conformity of its Connections 2045 Long-Range Plan, Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Pennsylvania Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and FY 2018 New Jersey TIP. A transportation conformity demonstration is required at least once every four years or when an MPO: (1) adopts a new Plan or TIP; or (2) amends, adds, or deletes……

The Bridge to River Conceptual Bicycle Network Analysis was created by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission staff in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia. The plan includes a comprehensive analysis of existing conditions between the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Delaware River in Philadelphia and offers conceptual designs that identify opportunities to improve bicycle connections……

As the Greater Philadelphia region's metropolitan planning organization (MPO), DVRPC provides technical assistance and services to its member state, county, and local governments; the private sector; and the public. Delaware Valley Data is our periodic series of free data bulletins, data snapshots, and analytical reports. Regional Data Bulletin #099 presents residential building permit data for 2010……

El Manual del Programa de Mejora del Transporte (por sus siglas en inglés, "TIP") ofrece información general sobre el TIP de Pennsylvania y el TIP de Nueva Jersey, que incluye la manera en que se desarrollan y mantienen y cómo pueden participar los ciudadanos en el proceso. El TIP incluye todos los proyectos de transporte en la región de la Comisión de Planificación……

This report documents the coastal vulnerability assessment that DVRPC conducted with municipal staff and residents from Moorestown Township in 2016. The narrative outlines projected effects of climate change in New Jersey, records Moorestown's historic flooding issues and the actions taken to increase its resilience to floods, and discusses the coastal vulnerability assessment’s methods, findings,……