S.A.V.E.
ADVOCACY SUCCESS
Our voices have been heard!
Dear friends and members of S.A.V.E.,

We are pleased to announce that DVRPC has heard our concerns!

This week, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) released the public comments and recommended changes for the Draft FY2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania.

Thank you for your help with this important advocacy effort!
 
Responses to comments on TIP MPMS# 14484 for Route 41 include:

Agency Response by DVRPC:

The Study project description will be edited to reflect that other safety, operational, mobility, and infrastructure improvements may be advanced if the earmark funds are eligible for use.

  

Agency Response by Chester County:

PennDOT and the Chester County Planning Commission are working with municipalities in the PA 41 Corridor project area to identify near term safety improvements that can be advanced to design and construction.

  

The Chester County Planning Commission supports revision of the FY2013 TIP project description to reflect the current status of the project. The revised TIP description should state: "Safety, operational, mobility, and infrastructure improvements at priority locations on based on the PA 41 Corridor Revised Preliminary Alternatives Analysis (2010)."

  

Responses to comments on TIP MPMS# 14251 for Chandler Mill Bridge include:

 

Agency Response by PennDOT:

A Rehabilitation Feasibility Analysis will be done to determine if the structure can be rehabilitated and meet the project purpose and need.

  

Agency Response by Chester County:

A Rehabilitation Feasibility Analysis is being completed for the Chandler Mill Bridge project to investigate the options of rehabilitating or replacing the bridge. The analysis will determine which options are prudent and feasible. At this time, it has not been determined whether the bridge will be rehabilitated or replaced.   

 

The Chester County Planning Commission supports revision of the FY2013 TIP project description to reflect the current status of the project.



In addition, there is a "General Bridges" recommendation for the Draft FY2013 TIP stating:

Update description of projects that are still in PE to indicate that structure may be rehabilitated or replaced.

To view the comments and recommended changes, click on the LEARN MORE icon.



This link will take you to the DVRPC Commissioner's Summary Sheet. At the bottom of the sheet you will find links for the following:

  • Summary of Public Comments
  • Full Text of Public Comments
  • Public Comment Responses on Draft FY2013 TIP for PA
  • Recommended Changes to Draft DVRPC FY2013 TIP for PA
  • Public Comment from Residents for Regional Traffic Solutions, Inc.  

 

In spite of this positive outcome, much remains to be done to address the dangers on PA Route 41 and other area roadways.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO COMMENT ON THE FY2013 TIP!

The DVRPC Board and Executive Committees will meet on June 28th from 10am-2pm. Among Action Items for this meeting is adoption of the FY2013 TIP for PA. 
 
DVRPC is accepting comments on Action Items until noon on June 27th. Additionally, members of the public may attend and comment during the meeting.  

Please consider taking further action at this time. For more information, go to the DVRPC web site by clicking the SAFER ROADS icon above.

Working with PennDOT, DVRPC and local municipalities, S.A.V.E. will continue efforts to ensure the following: 
  1. 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), be re-instated for traffic-calming projects within the Route 41 corridor.  
  2. Traffic calming be instituted in Chatham Village as previously planned.  
  3. A roundabout be built at the intersections of Routes 41 and 926 in Londonderry Township to provide a safe solution for this dangerous intersection as well as provide traffic calming at this high speed section of Route 41.  
  4. All effort be made to restore rather than replace historic bridges that provide natural traffic calming.    
To learn more about S.A.V.E. and how to get involved, click on the S.A.V.E. icon below. 
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Sincerely,


Julie Gardner
Executive Director
S.A.V.E.

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