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COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE 2013 TIP CLOSES TODAY

Now easier than before!!!

Until 5pm TODAY, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is accepting comments on the FY 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania.

Commenting is now easier!!

SEND YOUR COMMENTS BY EMAIL TO:  
tip-plan-comments@dvrpc.org 
Be sure to reference the TIP number in the subject line.

PLEASE COMMENT NOW. The public comment period closes at 5pm TODAY.   
Below is a listing of all of the TIPS for which S.A.V.E. recommends commenting. Suggested comments and instructions for getting information on tips follows this list.

HIGHEST PRIORITY:  

14484 PA 41 Study
14251 Chandler Mill Road Bridge Over West Branch of
           Red Clay Creek

86696 Watermark Road Bridge Over Muddy Run (CB #21)

86064 Hadfield Road Bridge Over Beaver Creek (CB #244)  


To get more information on the TIPs:
1. Click on the information button below to access the DVRPC interactive TIP map.
2. Type the MPMS # into the MPMS box to the right of the map.
3. Click the search button, and the project will appear below the map. 
4. Click on the project to open a project dialog box with project
    information.
   
Sample Comments:

MPMS # 14484 
PA Route 41 remains a dangerous roadway. The widening and limited realignment of Route 41 as outlined in TIP MPMS 14484 does not adequately address safety problems and does not incorporate modern traffic calming techniques. TIP MPMS 14484 should be revised to address safety concerns. Traffic calming should be implemented throughout the Route 41 corridor. Additionally, the $3.9 million in funds previously slated for construction of a traffic calming roundabout at the intersection of Route 41 and Old Baltimore Pike (2011 TIP MPMS# 14613), should be re-instated to be used for this or other traffic-calming projects within the Route 41 corridor. Traffic calming in Chatham Village as previously planned is essential. Additionally, a roundabout at the intersections of Routes 41 and 926 in Londonderry Township would provide a safe solution for this dangerous intersection as well as provide traffic calming at a high speed section of Route 41.

MPMS #14251 Plans for replacement of the historic Chandler Mill Bridge should be stricken from TIP #14251 and a one lane rehabilitation plan substituted. A design/build deck replacement project would restore the bridge to its legally required carrying capacity for weight, would expedite the reopening of the bridge, and would retain the historic features of the bridge, so desired by the community. Rehabilitation is feasible, warranted and will be safer and more cost effective for taxpayers. A two lane replacement would cost taxpayers at least $1 million more than rehabilitation of the bridge. The excessive cost of this unnecessary replacement is unacceptable.


PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER THESE:  

14327 PA 926 Bridge Over Brandywine Creek

14351 Rudolph and Arthur Covered Bridge On Camp Bonsul

      Road over Big Elk Creek

14541 US 1, Baltimore Pike Widening 
57664 Newark Road Intersection Improvements

57683 Old Gap/Newport Pike Bridge Over Valley Creek

69917 PA 41, Gap Newport Pike Bridge Over Valley Creek

69918 PA 41, Gap Newport Pike Bridge Over Officers Run

69919 PA 372, Lower Valley Road Bridge Over Officers Run

80049 Walker Road Bridge Over Trout Run Creek
           (Thompson Bridge)

80050 Pusey Mill Road Bridge Over Big Elk Creek  

          (Quimbry's Bridge)

81286 Creek Rd o/ E Brandywine (Bridge)

 
POSITIVE COMMENTS WELCOME FOR THE FOLLOWING: 
57684 PA 82 Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail
80101 PA 52, Wawaset/Unionville Road South Roundabout 
77476 Kennett Pike Bikeway 
72912 West Grove Community Streetscape (HTSSRS) 

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