David N. Hunter, Sr., AICP, Executive Director
Berks County Planning Commission Meeting April 14, 2021
The Berks County Planning Commission Meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 will be a virtual meeting. Information on how to participate in this meeting, as well as meeting materials can be found by clicking here.
Opportunity to Provide Input!
The State Transportation Commission (STC) and PennDOT have announced the public comment period for the 2023 12-Year Program Update is now open through April 14, 2021! An Online Public Forum will be held on March 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Completion of the survey is important in that the results are shared with your local planning agencies (in Berks County this is the Reading Area Transportation Study) for incorporation into local plans!
Taking the survey is important in that:
- Travel habits throughout the Commonwealth can be quantified.
- Users are asked to share their transportation priorities and prioritize how they would distribute limited funds.
- Users are provided the opportunity to suggest alternative funding sources.
- Users have the opportunity to share a particular project or problem area that is important to them. If a project already exists in that area, the survey will inform the user about that project.
You can access the survey, view the 2021 Transportation Performance Report, and learn more about the Online Public Forum by visiting https://talkpatransportation.com/
Check out the Berks County Planning Commission's report on endorsed and un-endorsed residential development for 2015-2020 by clicking
here.
2021 LTAP Course Schedule
LTAP is continuing to offer classes virtually for at least the first three months of 2021. Please log in to the LTAP website:
https://gis.penndot.gov/LTAP/default.aspx to register for classes. If you need assistance to login or to become a registered user please feel free to contact Matt McGough at 610-478-6300 ext. 6306 or contact LTAP directly at 1-800-FOR-LTAP
.
Dreibelbis Station Bridge Rehabilitation
Check out the video to view the rehabilitation of the historic Dreibelbis Station Covered Bridge spanning the Maiden Creek between Greenwich and Windsor Townships.
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.
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.
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.