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Greater Reading: a Call to Action
GREATER READING: A CALL TO ACTION To: The Greater Reading Community The Initiative for a Competitive Greater Reading (ICGR) was started by several local business leaders in response to a challenge – and a commitment of support – by local elected political leaders. These early initiators recognized and stated that they wanted something differ- ent, something real, and something that would make an impact toward creating an exciting and vibrant future for the Greater Reading region. Our approach was based on a simple principle – quality of life begins with a healthy economy. Put more simply, we needed to provide jobs for our residents. And, given our recent history of losing so many jobs, this required us to begin to think about doing some things differently. The good news is that we found a widespread interest in bringing about the necessary changes. What we found lacking initially, at least, was the necessary consensus on priorities. The Initiative for a Competitive Greater Reading set about to change this. Our region is unique in many ways. Sure, we have our problems and challenges. Who doesn’t? But we took account of these, dealt with them and focused most of our efforts on a very real set of opportunities. This we called “dealing with reality”. And “dealing with reality” implies, first, that we recognize things as they actually are, not as we wish they might be or as we might remember them. Among today’s realities, we all need to accept and come to terms with the following: - The region cannot be successful without a vibrant urban core. -
Erie Station in Philadelphia (SEPTA Broad Street Line)
Broad Street Line Erie Station January 2019 Broad | Germantown | Erie Final Memo DATE: January 29, 2019 TO: Angie Dixon, Director of Planning, oTIS FROM: Betsy Mastaglio, RLA, Manager, Offi ce of Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Planning SUBJECT: Safe Routes to Transit: Erie Station of the Broad Street Line (BSL) Final Memo INTRODUCTION This memo summarizes the work developed together through DVRPC’s Safe Routes to Transit program (SRTT) for the Erie Station at the Broad | Germantown | Erie intersection in North Philadelphia. DVRPC’s SRTT program emphasizes short-term strategies and projects that can immediately lead to the pursuit of funding through competitive grant programs or internal capital and operational funds. The Erie Station of the Broad Street Line (BSL) at the intersection of Broad Street, Germantown Avenue and Erie Avenue was one of three stations selected for DVRPC’s fi rst round of Safe Routes to Transit (SRTT) projects. Among the top reasons for selecting the project was the importance of the intersection for access to jobs, schools, community resources, and neighborhoods. The vitality of the intersection is evidenced in the high volumes of people via all modes: the Erie Station has the second highest weekday ridership on the BSL (7,760 according to SEPTA’s Open Data on FY17 turnstile counts), seven bus routes serve the area for an estimated 11,052 bus boards & leaves per day (SEPTA Service Planning 2017), 30-57 bicyclists counted at each in-street counter (60-114 total per street), 819-2,741 pedestrians counted at each sidewalk counter, and 32,617 vehicles counted on Broad Street just south of Erie Avenue. -
Regional Rail
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Phase I Final Report and Recommended Plan 19 April 2012
Phase I Final Report and Recommended Plan 19 April 2012 BPT Contract #4400006253 – MMOE2 Work Order #52 – Transit Development Plan for Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority Deliverable #7 – Recommended Plan and Phase I Final Report Transit Development Plan for Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (Page Intentionally Left Blank) ______________________________________________________________________________ Final Report Page i Transit Development Plan for Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Introduction 1 Service Area Profile 3 Population Trends 5 Population Density 11 Transportation-Disadvantaged Population Groups 14 Employment and Commuting 28 Major Travel Generators 34 Mobility Needs Assessment 40 Future Land Use 42 Existing Conditions 45 Service Description 45 Fare Structure 53 Demand Responsive Services 55 Physical Plant and Assets 55 Organization 57 Trends 59 Summary 64 Peer and Trend Analysis 65 Peer Selection 65 Overview of Analysis Techniques 67 Peer Group Analysis 70 Trend Analysis 80 Combination Analysis 88 Rider Survey 94 Survey Methodology 94 Survey Results 99 Resident Survey 113 Survey Methodology 113 Survey Results 114 ______________________________________________________________________________ Final Report Page ii Transit Development Plan for Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Section Page Community Leader Interviews 129 Community Leaders 129 Findings and Results 129 Staff Input 140 Process 140 Findings and Results 140 Route -
City of Reading, PA, Comprehensive Plan, 2000
City of Reading, Pennsylvania Comprehensive Plan 2000 JUNE 2000 Comprehensive Plan 2000 MAYOR JOSEPH D. EPPIHIMER, L1 READING CITY COUNCIL PAUL J. HOH, PRESIDENT VINCENT GAGLIARDO, JR. CASEY GANSTER JEFF WALTMAN CHARLES KNOLL JOHN ULRICH VAUGHN SPENCER CITY OF READING PLANNING COMMISSION - ,S. HENRY LESSIG, CHAIRMAN EDMUND PALKA, VICE-CHAIRMAN ERMETE J. RAFFAELLI, SECRETARY MIKE LAUTER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY STANLEY J. PAPADEMETRIOU CHARLES E. FAIRCHILD DONNA REED DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ERIC J. GALOSI, ACTING DIRECTOR June, 2000 -A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE S. Henry Lessig, Chairman Tom Brogan, Albright College Nelson deLeon, Reading Means Business Team Vito Ellison, Reading High Student Marcia Goodman Hinnershitz, Coalition for a Healthy Community William Hall, Member at Large Ted Jamula, Southern Middle School Principal Terry Knox-Ramseur, United Way of Berks County Tom McKeon, Berks County Industrial Development Authority Stanley Papademetriou, Reading Planning Commission Yvette Santiago, Human Relations Council Joseph Templin, Downtown Improvement District Sandra Wise, Police Athletic League COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF Fritz Rothermel, Senior Planner Karl Graybill, Planner Amy Woldt, Community Development Specialist Neil Nemeth, Community Development Specialist David Johnson, Business Resource Center Coordinator The Planning Commission wishes to extend its appreciation to the many individuals who participated in the preparation of this plan., but who are no longer employed by the City or hold public office. In particular the Commission would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following individuals: Emily Richardson, City Council, District #2. Michael Fiucci, City Council, District #6. Thomas A. Cookingham, Community Development Department Director Pamela Shupp Straub, Community Development Department Director Jennifer Gober, Planner John Weller, Community Planning & Development Division Manager The Task Forces and membership lists can be found in Appendix B. -
Roosevelt Boulevard Section 1 – Appendix 1
Roosevelt Boulevard Section 1 – Appendix 1 Previous Studies Review March 2016 This page intentionally left blank Task 1.C Review of Previous Studies Roosevelt Boulevard Route for Change Program TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................................... i City of Philadelphia Plans 1. Philadelphia 2035 Citywide Vision (2011, Philadelphia City Planning Commission) .............. 1 Study Purpose and Highlights ........................................................................................................ 1 Plan Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 2 Public Involvement Process ...........................................................................................................11 Relevance to Route for Change Program ......................................................................................11 2. Lower Northeast District Plan (2012, Philadelphia City Planning Commission) ................... 15 Study Purpose and Highlights ...................................................................................................... 15 Plan Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 16 Frankford Transportation Center ............................................................................................. 17 Frankford Gateway ................................................................................................................. -
City of Readins; Psnrisylvania
City of Readins; Psnrisylvania JUNE 2000 c Ji -e Executive Summary THE PROCESS The City of Reading faces an uncertain and challenging future. It has reached the point in its growth and evolution when it is necessary to look at and plan for the future. Significant changes continue to occur at local and regional levels. Changing economics, shifting population bases, industrial plant closings, older housing stock and aging public facilities are headlines that appear in the news media every day. On the other hand, there are prospects for regional economic growth, collaboration and other potential opportunities that can be pursued. The current Master Plan for the City of Reading was adopted in 1969. There were efforts in 1980 and 1986 to develop an updated plan, but support was limited and final drafts were never completed. In January 1997, the Reading Planning Commission suggested to the Mayor and City Council that the Commission and appropriate Planning staff develop a new Comprehensive P!an and related Strategic Action Plan. The recommendation was endorsed by the P,dministrz- tion, and the Planning Commission identified several critical objectives to be included in the creation of the new plan. These have been summarized in the following Mission Statement: 3. “The Comprehensive Plan for Reading serves as a formally adopted statement of poli- cies regarding the City’s future. It provides a framework for public and private decisions that impact the prioritization of resource allocation, increases neighborhood and busi- 2 ness stability, and improves the overall quality of life. The document can also serve as a guide to address changing human and physical environments, strengthen community confidence and involvement, provide investment security, preserve and enhance the positive qualities of Reading, and reinforce the City as a regional hub.” In June 1997, City Council directed the Planning Commission and appropriate staff of the Community Development Department to prepare a Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Action Plan for Reading. -
The Urban Rail Development Handbook
DEVELOPMENT THE “ The Urban Rail Development Handbook offers both planners and political decision makers a comprehensive view of one of the largest, if not the largest, investment a city can undertake: an urban rail system. The handbook properly recognizes that urban rail is only one part of a hierarchically integrated transport system, and it provides practical guidance on how urban rail projects can be implemented and operated RAIL URBAN THE URBAN RAIL in a multimodal way that maximizes benefits far beyond mobility. The handbook is a must-read for any person involved in the planning and decision making for an urban rail line.” —Arturo Ardila-Gómez, Global Lead, Urban Mobility and Lead Transport Economist, World Bank DEVELOPMENT “ The Urban Rail Development Handbook tackles the social and technical challenges of planning, designing, financing, procuring, constructing, and operating rail projects in urban areas. It is a great complement HANDBOOK to more technical publications on rail technology, infrastructure, and project delivery. This handbook provides practical advice for delivering urban megaprojects, taking account of their social, institutional, and economic context.” —Martha Lawrence, Lead, Railway Community of Practice and Senior Railway Specialist, World Bank HANDBOOK “ Among the many options a city can consider to improve access to opportunities and mobility, urban rail stands out by its potential impact, as well as its high cost. Getting it right is a complex and multifaceted challenge that this handbook addresses beautifully through an in-depth and practical sharing of hard lessons learned in planning, implementing, and operating such urban rail lines, while ensuring their transformational role for urban development.” —Gerald Ollivier, Lead, Transit-Oriented Development Community of Practice, World Bank “ Public transport, as the backbone of mobility in cities, supports more inclusive communities, economic development, higher standards of living and health, and active lifestyles of inhabitants, while improving air quality and liveability. -
South Jersey Transit Guide
$ WHETHER COMMUTING WITHIN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY— OR TO PHILADELPHIA, ATLANTIC CITY, TRENTON OR NEW YORK— TRAVELING BY TRAIN, BUS, SUBWAY OR TROLLEY CAN SAVE TIME, MONEY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. PENNSYLVANIA TRAVELING BY TRAIN 15TH/16TH & LOCUST 12TH/13TH & LOCUST PATCO Line 9TH/10TH & LOCUST PATCO, a subsidiary of the Delaware River Port Authority, 8TH & MARKET operates train service between southern New Jersey and Philadelphia. Park/Ride facilities are available for more than 12,600 cars at seven New Jersey stations. 60% of parking CITY HALL/CAMDEN spaces are free at all times. Between 5 and 10am, paid park- ing gates accept $1 payment, for up to 24 hours parking, BROADWAY WALTER RAND TRANS. CTR. using a FREEDOM smart card. Limited metered parking is also available - $.25 for each 2 hours. FERRY AVENUE COLLINGSWOOD One-way or two-trip tickets, as well as stored value FREEDOM TRENTON smart cards, can be purchased from vending machines at each WESTMONT All pricing information is subject NJT 409, 600, 601, 604, 606, 608, 609, 611, 619 station. Tickets are intended for same day use and expire to change. Please consult with HAMILTON AVENUE All pricing information is subject to change. NJT 409, 601, 603, 609, 613, 619 NJ TRANSIT COMMUTER RAIL LINES particular carrier for most up to within 3 days of purchase. A FREEDOM card offers frequent Please consult with particular carrier for most HADDONFIELD CASS STREET date fare and schedule information. riders the convenience of loading value onto reusable smart cards. up to date fare and schedule information. BORDENTOWN Reduced price, round-trip SEPTA transfer tickets may also be WOODCREST Monthly passes are also available NJT 409 Handicapped Accessible by mail (call 1-866-784-5845) or ROEBLING purchased from the same vending machines in New Jersey River LINE NJT 409 ASHLAND on-line thru Quik-Tik at stations for use between PATCO trains and SEPTA’s Market- Park/Ride NJ TRANSIT provides commuter light rail service between B5 FLORENCE Frankford Subway/Elevated Line, Broad Street, and Ridge Trenton and Camden. -
Guidebooks for Estimating Total Transit Usage Through Extrapolating Incomplete Counts
Final Report Guidebooks for Estimating Total Transit Usage through Extrapolating Incomplete Counts September 2016 PREPARED FOR Contract DTRT-12-G-UTC22 Mod 2 Guidebooks for Estimating Total Transit Usage through Extrapolating Incomplete Counts Contract DTRT-12-G-UTC22 Mod 2 Prepared for: Maggie Schilling, NTD Program Manager Prepared by: USF Center for Urban Transportation Research Xuehao Chu, Ph.D. Final Report September 2016 Disclaimer The opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Federal Transit Administration. ii Metric Conversion SYMBOL WHEN YOU KNOW MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL LENGTH in inches 25.4 millimeters mm ft feet 0.305 meters m yd yards 0.914 meters m mi miles 1.61 kilometers km VOLUME fl oz fluid ounces 29.57 milliliters mL gal gallons 3.785 liters L ft3 cubic feet 0.028 cubic meters m3 yd3 cubic yards 0.765 cubic meters m3 NOTE: volumes greater than 1000 L shall be shown in m3 MASS oz ounces 28.35 grams g lb pounds 0.454 kilograms kg megagrams T short tons (2000 lb) 0.907 Mg (or "t") (or "metric ton") TEMPERATURE (exact degrees) 5 (F-32)/9 oF Fahrenheit Celsius oC or (F-32)/1.8 iii Technical Report Documentation 1. Report No. 2. Government Accession No. 3. Recipient's Catalog No. 4. Title and Subtitle 5. Report Date Guidebooks for Estimating Total Transit Usage through Extrapolating September 2016 Incomplete Counts 6. Performing Organization Code 7. Author(s) 8. Performing Organization Report No. Xuehao Chu NCTR 79060-17 9. -
Broad Street Line Broad-Ridge Spur
ge Spur TA road Street Line ®SEP B oad-Rid Br fective September 4, 2011 Ef AT&T Station To Fern Rock Transportation Center Serving Center City Customer Service 215-580-7800 TDD/TTY 215-580-7853 www.septa.org FERN ROCK Connecting Routes at TRANSPORTATION CENTER Fern Rock Transportation Center 5900 C, 28, 57, 70 and Regional Rail Lines OLNEY TRANSPORTATION CENTER 5600 Connecting Routes at Olney Transportation J LOGAN EXPRESS SERVICE NORTHBOUND 5100 Center EXPRESS service operates from Walnut-Locust 75 WYOMING C, L, 6, 8, 18, 22, 26, 55, 80 Station 6:15 AM to 7:02 PM every 7 minutes 4700 during peak operating hours, and every 12 1, R HUNTING PARK Connecting Routes at Erie Station minutes during off peak hours. EXPRESS 4200 23, 53, 56, H, XH trains stop at Walnut-Locust, City Hall, ERIE Race-Vine, Spring Garden, Girard, Erie, Olney 3700 and Fern Rock Transportation Centers. 60 ALLEGHENY 3200 54 NORTH PHILADELPHIA 2700 Chestnut Hill East, 39 SUSQUEHANNA-DAUPHIN Fox Chase, 2200 Lansdale/Doylestown, 3 CECIL B. MOORE Manayunk/Norristown, 1700 Warminster, West Trenton 15 GIRARD 1200 Lines Frankford Transportation Airport, 61 FAIRMOUNT Center 700 Chestnut Hill West, New Cynwyd, 43 SPRING GARDEN Media/Elwyn, 500 Jersey Paoli/Thorndale, Trenton, SUBURBAN RACE-VINE MARKET CHINATOWN STATION 300 EAST STATION 300 Wilmington/Newark 8TH/ Lines 69th Street Market-Frankford Line MARKET Transportation Center 10, 11, 11TH 13, 34, 36 CITY 15TH 13TH Connecting HALL PATCO Line Routes at City Hall 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 9, 12, 21, 42 WALNUT-LOCUST 38, 44, 48, 62, 124, 125, C 40 LOMBARD-SOUTH LEGEND 500 N Free Interchange Between Lines © SEPTA Stay within stations and change lines without 4/2011 added charge. -
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AGENDA REGULAR MEETING To Be Held at 3:00 PM JUNE 25, 2015 1234 Market Street, Mezzanine Level Philadelphia, PA 1. Approval of Minutes of the Regular and Special Board Meetings of May 28, 2015 2. Financial Report 3. Resolutions I. Election to Move Up the Regular Meeting of the Board in the Month of September 2015 Scheduled For September 24, 2015 II. Budget, Planning & Information Technology Committee Review A. Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget and Transfer of Funds to the Service Stabilization Fund III. Administration Committee Review A. Renewal of Blanket Railroad Protective Liability Insurance with Arch Insurance Company B. Renewal of Radio Broadcasting Equipment Floater Insurance and General Liability Insurance with Travelers Insurance Company, Burlington Insurance Company and Scottsdale Insurance Company C. Consultant Services Contract Pursuant to a Request for Proposals D. Consultant Amendment E. Authority to Change the SAM Pension Plan and Retiree Medical Plan Agenda June 25, 2015 IV. Operations Committee Review A. Items for Consideration 1. Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Service Plan 2. Agreement with Independence Visitor Center Corporation Related to Philadelphia Phlash Service 3. Short Term Lease to the Center City District of an Approximate 844 Foot Long Portion of the City Branch Right-of-Way, and Subsequent Sale of the Same Area to the City of Philadelphia and Leaseback to SEPT A 4. Lease by Ewald and Eileen Stellrecht of20-30 Parking Spaces Located Near Whitford Passenger Station in Chester County, Pennsylvania 5. Relocation Agreement and Grant of Easement Between SEPTA and Sunoco Pipeline, L.P.