Annual Report 2016
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Connected Communities
To build better connected communities, MCPC
accomplished various activities including:
Awarding 7 grants in the inaugural funding cycle of the
that promote connected communities by enhancing
pedestrian safety and improving active
transportation connections
Assisting in the development of the new $1.2 billion
2017-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan
completed and adopted by DVRPC Board
Advocating the establishment of the $5 vehicle
registration fee enacted by the Montgomery County
Commissioners to create $3.25 million in annual
transportation improvements in the county
Working with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit
Authority (SEPTA) to advance new infrastructure, such
as the
Assisting in obtaining $20.3 million in state grant
funding for needed roads, bridges, trails, airports, rail
freight, and transportation-related planning studies
Publishing and promoting the
guidebook to assist in
successful adaptive reuse of institutional properties
Conducting a walkability study for Hancock
Elementary School
Assisting municipalities in the completion of
comprehensive plans and municipal ordinances and
other work products to enable them to better shape
their future development
Completing the draft
Completing the draft master plan for the Lorimer Park
and Lower Pennypack Greenway
Working with a design consultant to prepare the plan
for a trail system through
Hiring a consultant and restarting the design work for
the
Launching the
Obtaining grant funding through the TCDI Program for
the
Securing the commitment from the PA Turnpike
Commission to design and build the $68 million
interchange
Arcola Bridge opening – Lower Providence Township
Crossways Trail – Lower Gwynedd Township
FromVision to Reality
