On April 28, the Build America Bureau of the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded DVRPC a Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) Grant of $1.15 million to support transportation infrastructure modernization and improvements in Lower South Philadelphia and Delaware County.
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.
Selected projects construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improve access to public transportation, create safe routes to schools, create trail projects that serve a transportation purpose, or enhance safety for vulnerable travelers.