David N. Hunter, Sr., AICP, Executive Director
Virtual Meeting Notice - Reading Area Transportation Study Technical Committee
Notice is hereby given that the Reading Area Transportation Study (RATS) Technical Committee meeting will be conducted on
July 9, 2020 at 1:30 PM as a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams. Details on how to participate in this meeting either online or via phone as well as links to the meeting agenda, materials to be discussed and how to provide comments either before or during the meeting can be found by clicking
here.
Berks County Planning Commission July 8, 2020 Monthly Meeting Cancelled
The Berks County Planning Commission monthly meeting, schedule for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, has been cancelled.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW OPPORTUNITY,
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING - RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Public Meeting to review the Draft FFY 2021- 2024 Transportation Improvement Program, Air Quality Conformity Analysis and Environmental Justice Summary was held virtually. This meeting was conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 beginning at 4:00 p.m. using Microsoft Teams Live. This meeting was recorded; a link to the recording can be found here. Comments may be submitted at any time through the close of the Public Comment Period on Monday, July 6, 2020. Tales of Safety Amid COVID-19
Check out our video showing us doing our part to Stop the Spread! Click the image or link above to watch the video on YouTube.NOTIFICATION! Berks County Subdivision Endorsement Process
Until further notice, the Berks County Planning Commission will start accepting subdivision plans for endorsement
by appointment only beginning on April 15th. There will be only 3 appointments per day. You can make an appointment with Ashley Showers at
ashowers@countyofberks.com.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Berks County Source Water Protection Program
Protecting our drinking water supplies through cooperative efforts.
The Mount Penn Master Plan Now Available! Visit this website to view the Master Plan and to learn more about the Mount Penn Preserve events, meetings, and initiatives.
Roundabouts are here and more are coming. Are you prepared?
The roundabout at U.S. 222 and PA 662 in Richmond Township has been a major success in reducing congestion and improving safety. Following up on that success, two roundabouts on either side of the Village of Oley at the intersections of PA 73 and PA 662 are scheduled to be completed by October 2020. The roundabout at the eastern intersection of PA 73 and PA 662 is currently open. Roundabouts are also under construction in Maidencreek Township at the intersections of U.S. 222 and Tamarack/Genesis Drive and U.S. 222 and Schaeffer Road. These are estimated to be completed by November 2022. Bids are now scheduled to be opened in February 2020 on another project to place a roundabout at U.S. 222 and PA 863/Schantz Road in Lehigh County just across the Berks County line.
Click here for additional information on roundabouts.Your #1 resource to stay updated on bridge improvement projects to support Greater Reading.
Mission
The Berks County Planning Commission serves as the area-wide planning organization for Berks County. The Commission provides a regional blueprint for land use, transportation and community facilities. It assists local units of government with development and preservation activities and provides guidance to the Berks County Board of Commissioners and other departments of county government. The Commission and its professional staff also serve as community advisors for modern planning practices and advocates for sound regional growth management. Finally, since the Commission is involved with a range of activities with a number of partners, it plays a very important coordinating role in community development issues and projects.