Tag Archive | "Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission"

Lower Pottsgrove Could Grow 17 Percent … In 30 Years

It’s not what might be called “explosive growth,” but the township could see a steady rise in its population over the next three decades, according to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Limerick will balloon in comparison. Other neighbors? Not so much.

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Route 422 Toll Plan Officially Dead, At Least For Now

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission acknowledged Tuesday it could not, and would not try, to go further with its proposal to toll U.S. Route 422. There was just too much public and political opposition, its executive director said.

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Sept. 8 Public’s Chance To Guide Economic Discussion

The public can take charge, for a night at least, in guiding where the local economy is headed. Offer comments about growing commerce in and attracting business to greater Pottstown during a Sept. 8 meeting at Pottstown High School.

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I-95 A Big Problem; 422 A Solvable Problem (With Tolls)

Why start with proposed tolls on U.S. Route 422 rather than on other major local highways? Essentially, it was explained last week, because there are few other options for substantial traffic improvements there.

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Even With Tolling, 422 Might Be Free (For A Few Miles)

Travel between proposed tolling points on U.S. Route 422 would continue to be free for local commuters, if the plan ever gets approved, a regional official told planners Wednesday in Pottstown.

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422 Toll Proposal Wins Some PA Commission Backers

Proponents of a plan to establish electronic tolls on U.S. Route 422, through Limerick, Lower Pottsgrove and Pottstown, appeared to make headway Monday with a 42-member state commission.

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Wanted: Your Opinions On Where And Why You Shop

Take a survey, tell all (confidentially, of course) and help Lower Pottsgrove, the borough of Pottstown, and their municipal neighbors learn how to mutually thrive.

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Study To See If Townships, Borough Can All Prosper

Lower Pottsgrove wants to attract more business to its tax base. So does Pottstown, and other surrounding municipalities. A new study could determine how, if at all, every entity can win.

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Win In Commuting Survey! (But Not While You Drive)

How much do you know about alternatives to commuting on U.S. Route 422, like carpools and public transportation? Regional planners want to find out, and are offering you a incentive to take their survey.

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Clearing Crashes Topic At Traffic Conference Today

Montgomery County police chiefs and emergency dispatchers are among more than 150 people expected to attend a meeting today in Philadelphia about clearing traffic incidents quickly and safely.

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