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Feb. 7: Open Access Philly talks at SEPTA

February 4, 2014 / / Comments Off on Feb. 7: Open Access Philly talks at SEPTA

Open Access Philly is a network of passionate, engaged and active Philadelphia citizens, who value civic participation and innovation, free information flow, digital inclusion, and info tech growth. Every month they get together for a series of short talks followed by networking and drinks. The next Convening will take place on Feb. 7th at 4PM at SEPTA, 1234 Market Street. Rumor has it there will be a tour of the SEPTA Control Room afterwards. Register here.

Speakers

Michael Zaleski, Director of Emerging & Special Technology, SEPTA (Host)
Michelle Feldman, Director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Maari Porter, Chief Grants Officer, City of Philadelphia
Moira Baylson, Chief Operating Officer, Next City
Jay Chakrapani, President, CK-12 Foundation (just added)

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Feb. 12: Transportation Trivia!

January 23, 2014 / / Comments Off on Feb. 12: Transportation Trivia!

Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) is hosting a Transportation Trivia night at Field House in Center City on Wednesday, February 12 from 5-8pm. The event will feature a cash bar with drink specials. Register here.

YPT provides professional development, fellowship, and networking opportunities for young professionals in the transportation field across the country and around the world. In Philadelphia, we seek to build relationships across transportation industries, our allied professions, and the region’s transportation students.

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Bikeshare Webinars: January, February and March

December 28, 2013 / / Comments Off on Bikeshare Webinars: January, February and March

In partnership with the Bicycle Coalition and PEC, DVRPC will be hosting three bikeshare webinars in 2014, each worth 1.5 AICP CM credits.

Funding Bikeshare Transit Systems
Wednesday, January 8 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET

Institutionalizing Bikeshare Transit Systems
Wednesday, February 5 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET

The Future of Bikeshare Transit Systems
Wednesday, March 5 | 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET

Please RSVP to Greg Krykewycz (gkrykewycz@dvrpc.org) if you would like to attend. DVRPC’s address is 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor Main Conference Room, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The building is on the corner of 6th and Race and says “American College of Physicians” on the front. Directions and parking information is available at http://www.dvrpc.org/Directions/

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Delco Celebrates Bike to Work Day

October 20, 2013 / / Comments Off on Delco Celebrates Bike to Work Day

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It was a picture-perfect, cool and sunny spring morning when dozens of cyclists left their cars at home and rode their bikes to work in Media instead in celebration of Bike to Work Day.

On Friday, May 17, the Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA) and the Delaware County Planning Department partnered up for Bike to Work Day, drawing County employees and other bicyclists from as far away as Upper Darby. Cyclists enjoyed refreshments during the morning celebration held outside the County Courthouse. Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union was the main sponsor with Wawa, Trader Joe’s, and Main Line Water providing water, orange juice, and fresh fruit. Participants also entered into a special raffle for prizes donated by local businesses.

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Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide Is Available

October 20, 2013 / / Comments Off on Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide Is Available

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A significant portion of Delaware County is served by SEPTA, which means that most County residents have access to a reliable transportation network to meet most of their transportation needs. In consideration of this fact, the Delaware County Planning Department has completed the 3rd edition of the Delaware County Public Transportation Map and Guide, which serves as a reference to SEPTA’s public transit system in Delaware County.

One side shows a map of all bus, regional rail, trolley, and high-speed rail services in Delaware County and certain routes in neighboring Chester and Montgomery Counties and the City of Philadelphia. The map also shows the locations of colleges, shopping centers, hospitals, state and county government office buildings, business centers and office parks, hotels and motels, senior care facilities, and parks and trails. Detailed inset maps show Media, the Darby and Chester Transportation Centers, the 69th Street Transportation Center, and Center City Philadelphia.

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Sept. 25: PenTrans Forum: Pennsylvania Transportation

September 18, 2013 / / Comments Off on Sept. 25: PenTrans Forum: Pennsylvania Transportation

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Pennsylvania Transportation – Invest NOW!
PenTrans logo, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia logo, Greater Valley Forge TMA logo
A PenTrans joint event with the Economy League
and the Greater Valley Forge TMA

Adequate transportation funding legislation in Pennsylvania is critical to the Commonwealth’s economy, business climate and quality of life. Join PenTrans, the Economy League, and the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association on Wednesday, September 25 as PennDOT Secretary Barry Schoch, State Representative Kate Harper, Montgomery County Commissioner Leslie Richards, SEPTA General Manager Joe Casey, and other leaders make the case for increased state investment in our transportation infrastructure.

Register today >>

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Give PennDOT a Piece of Your Mind

September 8, 2013 / / Comments Off on Give PennDOT a Piece of Your Mind

Following is a press release announcing the website for  PennDOT’s new public input process for the State Transportation Commission on the Twelve Year Transportation Program.

http://www.talkpatransportation.com/

Click on the “Take Our Survey/Tell us what you think” icon where you can participate in a survey to prioritize your transportation concerns and identify transportation needs/locations using a web mapping application.  Feedback can be provided through October 7th.
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Young Professionals in Transportation Comes to Philly

July 18, 2013 / / Comments Off on Young Professionals in Transportation Comes to Philly

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Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) recently launched a Philadelphia chapter. They have two events coming up in August–a members-only tour of the Reading Viaduct and a professional chat about The Future of Turnpike Tolling. Other events on the horizon include Transportation Trivia Night and an Airport Tour. Annual dues are $20.
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Coming Soon: DVRPC Audio/Web Conferences

May 24, 2013 / / Comments Off on Coming Soon: DVRPC Audio/Web Conferences

DVRPC’s Municipal Outreach program will be showing two APA audio/web conferences in June 2013, one at Center City District and one at the Montgomery County Planning Commission. If you are interested in attending either one, please register through the links below. Please note: You must attend the event in person; you cannot watch from your desk.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Planning (1.5 CM credits)
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 3:30-5:30pm (DVRPC presentation from 3:45-4:00pm; APA webinar from 4:00-5:30pm)
Center City District, Philadelphia, PA
Register at: [https://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/]

2013 Planning Law Review (1.5 Law Credits)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 3:30pm-5:30pm (DVRPC presentation from 3:45-4:00pm; APA webinar from 4:00-5:30pm)
Montgomery County Planning Commission, Norristown, PA
Register at: [https://dvrpc.ticketleap.com/]

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Call for Poster Presentations: Women’s Transportation Seminar in Philadelphia

January 7, 2013 / / Comments Off on Call for Poster Presentations: Women’s Transportation Seminar in Philadelphia

 

The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) is holding its annual international transportation seminar in Philadelphia on May 15-17, 2013.  WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. Boasting more than 5,000 members–both men and women–WTS is helping women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry.

WTS is now accepting poster presentation sessions.  Show off your exciting and innovative transportation project to transportation professionals from across the country and beyond.  Complete the Poster Presentation Sessions application by March 4, 2013, with an abstract of your topic/project/research (200 words or less).  More information here.

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