The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) provides technical information and expertise to help municipal governments use transportation funds more effectively, improve road maintenance, and increase roadway safety.
DVRPC studied Hunting Park Avenue from Old York Road to Wissahickon Avenue, which was identified by the City as a top priority for safety improvements due to its high rate of severe crashes.
As Complete Streets are implemented across the state, New Jersey Transit wants to ensure that their operations improve the safety of bus operators, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. DVRPC staff conducted a literature review, interviewed peer transit agencies, and organized a bus design workshop.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $158 million Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant to support the Chinatown Stitch, a project to cap part of the Vine Street Expressway and to reconnect the Chinatown neighborhood in Philadelphia. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.
