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EnglishWhere to Find Regional Data, Maps, and Tools from DVRPC
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DVRPC's Data Center is the main entry point for regional data, interactive maps, and applications covering demographics, transportation, and land use. Start there if you need datasets or mapping tools for Greater Philadelphia; use the project pages and featured data products instead if you are looking for a specific program's data, such as bicycle counts.
Start with the Data Center
DVRPC describes its Data Center as a one-stop shop for regional data on demographics, transportation, and land use. From this section you can find:
- Datasets — downloadable data on regional population, travel, and land use topics
- Interactive maps — web maps for exploring regional conditions geographically
- Applications — tools built on DVRPC data to support analysis and decision-making
The stated purpose is to help users "make informed decisions," so the Data Center suits planners, local government staff, researchers, and residents who need regional figures rather than a single report.
How to use it
- Go to dvrpc.org and open the Data & Tools section (linked from the Data Center description on the homepage).
- Choose the type of resource you need: a dataset for your own analysis, an interactive map for visual exploration, or an application for a specific task.
- Check the topic area — demographics, transportation, or land use — to narrow down to the relevant product.
- Confirm the geographic scope covers the five-county southeastern Pennsylvania region and the wider Greater Philadelphia area that DVRPC serves.
Expected result: you leave with either a downloaded dataset, a map you can explore in the browser, or an application suited to your question.
Look for Featured Data Products
Beyond the general Data Center, DVRPC highlights individual data products. One example on the site is the Bicycle Cyclical Count Program, listed as a featured data product. These pages are worth checking when your question is about a specific program rather than broad regional statistics — for instance, bicycle traffic counts rather than general transportation data.
If you already know which program area you need, browse the featured products first; if you don't, the Data Center is the better starting point.
Match the Resource to Your Task
| What you need | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Population, transportation, or land use statistics | Data Center datasets |
| A visual view of regional conditions | Data Center interactive maps |
| A tool for a specific analysis | Data Center applications |
| Data from a named program (e.g., bicycle counts) | Featured data products |
| Reports and web maps from completed projects | DVRPC's published products |
Common Sticking Points
- Confusing reports with data. DVRPC publishes reports, web maps, and applications throughout the year. If you need raw figures, go to the Data Center; if you need findings and context, look at published reports.
- Assuming one page covers everything. The Data Center is described as a hub, but individual products sit on their own pages. Expect to move between the hub and specific product pages.
- Skipping the topic filter. With data spanning demographics, transportation, and land use, filtering by topic first saves time.
For questions about what DVRPC does more broadly, see the related pages on its transportation, environment, economic development, and community planning work.