Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is the federally designated metropolitan planning organization for Greater Philadelphia.
It is responsible for regional transportation and land‑use planning across nine counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
It is dedicated to fostering sustainable growth, improving mobility, protecting the environment, and supporting economic development.
Address: 190 North Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520
Phone: (215) 592-1800
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Downingtown Trestle Bridge to Undergo Redesign Amid Chester Valley Trail Expansion
Plans are underway to redesign Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge as part of long-term plans to extend the Chester Valley Trail, writes…
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How a Network of Trails Became One of the Region’s Biggest Success Stories
The year 2025 was marked by moments that dominated headlines and conversations nationwide — from TikTok nearly being banned and…
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Public Transit is a Regional Necessity, Not Just a City Perk
Public transportation is not a luxury reserved for urban centers—it’s a vital lifeline for suburban communities, especially for economic hubs…
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Survey Says! Businesses Overwhelmingly Support Reestablishing Rail Service to West Chester
A new survey has found that borough businesses overwhelmingly support restoring passenger rail service to West Chester, writes Bill Rettew…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief.…
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KOP District, Upper Merion Township Earn Montgomery Award for First Avenue Linear Park, Road Diet Projects
King of Prussia District and Upper Merion Township have received a 2024 Montgomery Award for the First Avenue Linear Park…
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Montgomery County Trails to Expand and Connect with Huge Grant
A massive grant will help expand and connect several Montgomery County trails, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The grant…
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential…
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Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Bucks County
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville. The new segment,…
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Former Montco Commissioner Ken Lawrence Jr. to Serve as Chair of SEPTA Board
SEPTA’s board has selected Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., former chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners to serve as Board Chair.…
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Montgomery County Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects to Receive Over $3 Million in Funding
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission approved $15.5 million for eleven bicycle and pedestrian projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including two…
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New Funding Will Help Expand Power Line Trail Network in Upper Moreland
Upper Moreland Township will now be able to expand the 5.2-mile Power Line Trail into Montgomery and Upper Gwynedd townships…
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Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With…
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Montco’s Open Spaces: How Many Greenbacks Does All That Green Represent?
Putting a dollar amount on something as seemingly intangible the value of open space in Montgomery County is difficult. Nonetheless,…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief.…
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Cynwyd Heritage Trail and Manayunk Bridge to Have 24-Hour Access Under New Proposed Ordinance
The Lower Merion commissioners recently approved the advertisement for an ordinance change that would provide 24-hour access to the Manayunk…
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Local Trail System Gains Five More Miles of Fitness, Beauty, Recreation
Chester County pedestrians and bicyclists will soon be able to spread out a little more. Current plans call for adding…
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Montco Downtowns Without Diverse Mix of Uses Fared Worse During Pandemic
A new study by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission found that the Philadelphia-area downtowns without a diverse mix of uses—such as…
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