Resources for Transportation
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the regionally agreed-upon list of priority transportation projects, as required by federal law. The TIP shows estimated costs and schedule by project phase and is financially constrained based on the amount of federal, state, and local funds that will be available for transportation projects in the region. The TIP includes roadway, bridge, public transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and freight related transportation projects. The TIP is adopted by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), which is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Philadelphia--Camden--Trenton Metropolitan Area. The TIP can be amended after it is adopted and is updated every two years. For an overview of the TIP, how it was developed, and how you can become involved, see TIP - A Guide for Municipal Officials, Special Interest Groups and Citizens.
Draft FY11 – FY14 TIP
The DVRPC released the FY11 – FY14 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public comment from June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010. The Pennsylvania Draft TIP includes almost 400 projects totaling over $2.9 billion for the next four years. Copies of the full Draft TIP are available for review on the DVRPC website, in DVRPC's Resource Center, and at various libraries throughout the Delaware Valley. The Draft TIP online includes a list and map of the 60 projects in Chester County programmed with over $390 million for the next four years.
You can submit comments about the TIP or a specific project by:
- Using the online comment form
- Email: tip-plan-comments@dvrpc.org
- Mail: TIP-Plan-Comments, c/o DVRPC Public Affairs Office, 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520
- Fax: 215-592-9125
- Speaking at the public meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 4pm to 6pm at DVRPC (190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia)
All comments are due prior to 5pm, Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Public comments on the TIP will be considered prior to presentation to the DVRPC Board for adoption in July 2010.
FY09 – FY12 TIP
The DVRPC adopted the FY09 - FY12 TIP in June 2008. The FY09 – FY12 TIP includes 350 projects totaling over $4 billion for the next four years. There are 80 projects in Chester County programmed with close to $350 million for the four year period.
Transportation Related Links
- US Department of Transportation (USDOT)
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Programs
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Pennsylvania’s Keystone Principles
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Pennsylvania Transportation Funding and Reform Commission
- PennDOT District 6-0
- PennDOT’s 2007 Sound Land Use Implementation Plan
- PennDOT’s Model Ordinances for Access Management
- PennDOT’s Model Ordinance Language for Traffic Noise
- Pennsylvania Guide to Context Sensitive Solutions
- PennDOT’s Statewide Airport System Plan
- Economic Impact of Railroads in Pennsylvania
- Defining a Core PA Transportation System
- Pennsylvania Byways Program
- PennDOT’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Checklist
- PennDOT’s Walkability Checklist
- Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
- PennDOT Municipal Services
- PennDOT’s “Turnback” Program
- PennDOT’s Agility Program
- PennDOT Forms and Publications
- PennDOT's Traffic Cameras
- PA Department of Community and Economic Development
- Pennsylvania Greenways Action Plan
- Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
- Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVFTMA)
- The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC)
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
- Transportation Research Board (TRB)
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
- Greater Philadelphia Transit Map
- Local Aviation Facilities
2009 Transportation Priority Projects (PDF, 2 MB)
As input for the development of the 2011 Transportation Program, representatives from various Chester County organizations presented this list of the County’s transportation priority projects to the State Transportation Commission (STC) in September 2009. The list was supported by the Chester County Commissioners, State Legislative Delegation, and Planning Commission.
Transportation Improvements Inventory 2009 (PDF, 340 KB)
The Transportation Improvements Inventory (TII) is a comprehensive record of known transportation needs and projects within Chester County. The TII is updated biennially and contains projects that have been recommended to the Planning Commission by municipalities and other stakeholders over time. It includes 450 proposed roadway, bridge, bicycle and pedestrian, freight, and transit projects with a total estimated cost of $5.4 billion.
DVRPC’s 2035 Long Range Plan
As the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has prepared this document to guide transportation, economic, environmental and other goals, throughout the region.
SEPTA's Capital Program (PDF) and Chester County Capital Projects (PDF)
Every year SEPTA develops a budget for capital improvements, such as rail cars, buses and stations. Chester County capital projects are then published separately.
PennDOT’s PA Mobility Plan
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has recently updated their statewide comprehensive plan. The PA Mobility Plan provides direction for transportation through 2030.
