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 Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia…
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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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Delaware County’s Desirable Communities Actually Show Slow Growth
Several desirable communities in Delaware County—Media Borough, Swarthmore, Rose Valley, Upper Providence, and Nether Providence, have actually grown less than 1 percent between 2023 and…
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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 for The Daily Local News. …
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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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Southeast Delaware County Lost Some Residents, With One Exception
The Philadelphia region, and its eight counties, lost about .2 percent of its population between 2020 and 2023 to settle in at a regional population…
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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 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, which consists of two ramps…
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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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Study Will Look at Safety and Development Potential for Route 291 Corridor
A study is underway to look at how to make Route 291 in Delaware County safer and more user-friendly for the communities it passes through.…
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Major Conference at Subaru Park in Chester Looks at Delaware County’s Energy, Environmental Needs
Delaware County is coming together Thursday, April 21, for a vegan, zero-waste, admission-free meeting of the minds conference at Subaru Park in Chester. The county’s…
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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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Applications Extended to Sept. 17 for Delco Green Ways Grants
Delaware County’s popular Delco Green Ways Grant Program is now accepting applications for Grant Round 2 through Sept. 17. Municipalities are encouraged to apply for…
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Upper Darby’s Diverse Community Fared Better in Pandemic Than Other Towns
A new study by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission found that the Philadelphia-area downtowns with a diversity of uses – such as Upper Darby…
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What’s the Future of Commuting Now That We’re Used to Working at Home?
Some miss the perks of traveling to work writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Others enjoy the extra time and saved money that comes…
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As American Families Change, So Does the Housing in Our Region
Housing trends nationally and locally are shifting from single family homes to multi-unit housing , adapting to more childless couples, singles and single-parent households, writes…
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New Computerized Service Helps Commuters Find Their Car-Pool Matches
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has just launched a new, interactive website to help users find car-pool matches. Share-A-Ride is a free, computerized service…
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Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Boosts Local Trail Projects with $7.9 Million
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has awarded $7.9 million in grant money to local bike and walking trail projects, writes Jason Laughlin for the…
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