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The tourism and hospitality industry represents a vital part of the economy in the Greater Philadelphia region, and it requires special consideration for transportation planning purposes. Through DVRPC’s Multimodal Access to Tourist Destinations project, staff investigated visitation trends and transportation implications for select tourist destinations across the region’s eight suburban counties.

When compared to our peer regions, Greater Philadelphia’s key industries are supported by a workforce that is at lower risk of automation and has less capacity to work remotely.

Get to know IT Analyst Tyrell Powell.

DVRPC has been assessing the composition of retail districts across Greater Philadelphia since 2013, and the recently updated Retail Districts of Greater Philadelphia web map allows users to see how these districts have changed over the past decade.

The theme for 2024 is “Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed,” emphasizing the traveling public’s role in keeping responders safe while responders make roadways safe for all road users.

This 2024 round of the program made up to $20 million ($16 million of state bridge funding/$4 million local match) available to fund bridge rehabilitation or reconstruction projects using PennDOT's retro-reimbursement process. DVRPC is pleased to announce eleven bridges have been selected.

The Municipal Exchange is a quarterly forum that brings together municipal officials from across the region to discuss shared challenges, innovative strategies, and collaborative opportunities to create more livable, resilient communities. The Exchange is designed to support candid conversation, peer learning, and practical problem-solving.

How have transportation safety trends in Greater Philadelphia changed from 2006 to 2023? Find out in today's #TrackingTuesday!

This year first responders in Greater Philadelphia have a new tool to help notify drivers of emergency vehicles, even before they are visible. Digital alerting, or Responder-to-Vehicle technology, alerts motorists of responders’ positions directly to their vehicle navigation system, increasing awareness of roadside hazards and encouraging compliance with Move Over, Slow Down laws.