The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania (SEPSPA) — a group composed of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties — has announced that it is awarding a five-year contract to WGL Energy to coordinate the purchase of retail electricity that will power the four counties’ operations.

DVRPC staff have refined the draft goals and strategies for the Fiscal Year 2024 Growing Greater Philadelphia CEDS. These will serve as the foundation of the regional economic development framework. The public can provide comments on the refined goals and strategies through June 24, 2024.

The DVRPC Board has approved over $1.2 million to fund 12 innovative transportation projects through the Travel Options Program (TOP). The program funds projects that will provide better access to and awareness of more travel options in the DVRPC region, such as walking, biking, and taking transit.

Throughout Greater Philadelphia, organizations and advocates will participate in Bike Month, National Ride-A-Bike Day on May 5, Bike-to-Work Week on May 13-19, and Bike-to-Work Day on May 17.

Get to know Manager of Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Planning Amy Bernknopf.