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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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 the viral Coldplay concert clip,…
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SEPTA Cuts Likely to Bring More Congestion to Bucks County Roads
SEPTA cuts will affect not only Bucks County’s rail and bus riders but also increase traffic, likely worsening congestion across the region, writes Chris Ullery…
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DVRPC Study: SEPTA Cuts Could Add 2 Million Miles of Driving in Philadelphia Area
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission recently released a study projecting that two million additional vehicle miles would be traveled daily in Philadelphia and the…
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Proposed SEPTA Cuts Could Lead to Traffic Headaches for Drivers
If SEPTA follows through with its proposed cuts to nearly half its transit service, around 275,000 more cars could flood the region’s interstates and highways…
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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. PennDOT announced on Monday that…
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Philly Region Population Shifts: Where Bucks County Saw the Biggest Gains and Losses
Bucks County is experiencing notable population shifts driven by housing trends, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie…
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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 landmark funding from the Delaware…
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Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Morrisville
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville. The new segment, which consists of two ramps…
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Regional Planning Commission Boosts Bucks County with Funding for Two Trail Projects
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is fueling several local projects, including two trails in Bucks County. 2.5 million dollars will be funding two…
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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 eight miles added this year,…
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Doylestown Borough Accelerates Bike Lane Expansion Following Successful Trial
Doylestown Borough is set to expand its network of bike lanes, bolstered by the overwhelming positive feedback from the temporary bike lanes installed this fall,…
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Federal Investment Paves Way for Overhaul at Cornwells Heights Train Station
Thanks to $30.5 million in federal funding, the Cornwells Heights train station is getting a transformation, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Bucks County Partnership with Collar Counties Aims for Affordable Electricity
The Bucks County partnership with surrounding counties aims to keep the power on in an efficient and cost-reductive way, writes Peg Quan for the Bucks…
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Doylestown Borough to See Pop-Up Bike, Pedestrian Lane Set Up Next Month
A borough in Bucks County will be setting up a new lane for local residents to use, and the organizations responsible are looking for feedback.…
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Project to Re-Imagine Delaware River Waterfront in Nearby Trenton Takes Another Step Forward
A project to redesign State Route 29 to reestablish the Delaware River waterfront in Trenton, just outside of Bucks County, took a step forward last…
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Trevose Organization Launches Website to Help Local Commuters Find Carpool Companions
An organization in Bucks County has launched an initiative to help those who are in need of necessary transportation. TMA Bucks, headquartered at 7 Neshaminy…
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Want to Support Bucks County’s Trail System? Don’t Forget the TIP
As June’s Great Outdoors Month begins to wane the William Penn Foundation reminds Bucks County residents that the local Circuit Trail system — a treasured…
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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. PennDOT announced on Thursday that…
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