Transportation Studies
Devault Rail Trail Feasibility Study (Charlestown Township, 2015)
Assisted by Campbell Thomas & Company and Ray Ott & Associates, Charlestown Township completed a feasibility study for the potential conversion of the currently unused Devault Branch of the former Pennsylvania Railroad to a rail-trail. The township coordinated with adjacent municipalities, the French and Pickering Trust, and Norfolk Southern for this study. The study developed an analysis and inventory of existing conditions with mapping and produced final recommendations, cost statements, and a trail study map. The study was accepted in 2015 and was funded by the township and a VPP cash grant. View Study
Economic Benefits of Rail Restoration Study (West Chester, 2022)
This Study was accepted by West Chester Borough Council on May 18, 2022. This project was financed in part by a Vision Partnership Program Grant from the Chester County Board of Commissioners under the administration of the Chester County Planning Commission. EConsult Solutions Inc. served as the consultant providing assistance to the Borough in drafting the study. This study reviews the potential benefits of the West Chester Rail Restoration (WCRR) project, including expenditure impacts of both construction and ongoing operations, catalytic impacts on residential property values, economic development and land use, and social and environmental benefits. These catalytic impacts can adjust the future trajectory of attractiveness and therefore activity in an area, and also have significant implications for equity in access to jobs, services and amenities. Finally, a survey of funding options outlines the potential federal, state and local funding sources available for transportation infrastructure projects and their potential suitability. Learn More
Oxford Borough Parking Management Study (2015)
Oxford Borough, assisted by Steve Krug, P.E., AIA, examined ways to effectively meet the borough's current and future parking needs in the downtown core and fringe areas. The study identified and prioritized overall sustainable parking improvements, including both surface parking and sites for a garage location. The study provided a well-organized analysis, recommendations, and justification for pursuit of funding sources. Coordinated with the borough's revitalization plan and accepted in 2015, the study was funded by the borough and a VPP cash grant. View Study
Jennersville Multi-Modal Connectivity Feasibility Study (Penn Township, 2015)
Assisted by MacCombie Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., and Menke & Menke, LLC Landscape Architects & Planners, Penn Township completed a connectivity study on how to best connect the numerous commercial, office, institutional, and residential uses in and around Jennersville. The 2015 study coalesced prior studies and conceptual plans into a single consolidated plan. Recommendations and implementation actions were focused on connecting and extending a safe network for pedestrians and bicyclists. The study was a recommendation of the 2012 Penn Township Comprehensive Plan and was funded by the township and a VPP cash grant.
Gateway Multimodal Transportation Study (Tredyffrin Township, 2019)
Assisted by McMahon Associates, Tredyffrin Township completed a multimodal transportation study in 2019 that focused on the northeastern section of the township (in the vicinity of Gateway Shopping Center and Valley Forge Middle School). The study evaluated alternatives for closing gaps in the existing sidewalk network and creating a safe pedestrian environment at key intersections. The project was funded by Tredyffrin Township and a VPP cash grant, along with funds from Regency Centers. View Study
Transportation Improvements in Uwchlan Township
There have been several transportation improvements to major roadways such as Route 100 and Route 113 in Uwchlan over the years. Uwchlan officials also have been working on the township's trail system. Learn More