1. US 202
CONSTRUCTION IS
COMING TO A CLOSE
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TMACC hosted its 6th
Annual Bike to Work
Challenge on Friday, May 13th
of this year. The forecast was
scheduled for bad weather, but the
rain held off for the 70 plus riders
who attended this year – a new
attendance record!
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When Saint-Gobain, the world’s
largest building materials manufacturer,
celebrated its 350th anniversary last
year, part of the celebration included
the move of its North American
headquarters to a new building in
Malvern.
Approximately 10 miles away from the
Valley Forge site where CertainTeed
(Saint-Gobain’s largest subsidiary) had
been based since...
Runners, cyclists and walkers rejoice!
It’s trail season! And “The Circuit,” one
of America’s largest trail networks, is
sure to have a trail segment near you.
This year, barring weather or other
delays, the end of summer will bring
US 202 motorists a huge relief in the
form of six lanes of travel from the
Route 30 Bypass all the way to King of
Prussia. Throughout the winter, crews
continued installing ...
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IN THIS ISSUE
CHESTER COUNTY’S TRANSPORTATION NEWSLETTER
CONNECTIONS
Spring 2016

2. TMACC is a non-profit organization comprised of
over 120 members and growing! Our membership is
a diverse group ranging from universities, townships,
elected officials, corporations, engineers, real estate
agents, financial consultants, banks and more. Any
company seeking a better transportation system
should be joining TMACC!
With your membership and support, TMACC
is able to carry out its mission of providing
transportation solutions and alternatives in Chester
County to support better air quality and reduce
traffic congestion. We advocate and get actively
involved in county projects that affect your daily
commute and reactional activity. Check out the many
projects and activities in this newsletter from the 202
expansion project to the usage of the trail system
to the tracking of pothole updates. We provide a
number of transportation and commute benefits for
your company and the employees that work there.
And these are just the beginning of the benefits that
we offer! There are plenty of additional benefits your
company can take advantage of with your TMACC
membership.
If you are interested in joining TMACC or are
already a member contact Jonathan Ewald, Manager
of Corporate and Community Relations, at
jon@tmacc.org. To learn more about our benefits!
B E I N G A Member H A S I T S
B E N E F I T S
A D D I T I O NA L B E N E F I T S
Discounted tickets to TMACC events
Exclusive member-only events - often with
local authorities providing informational
regional updates
Assistance with company shuttle
service creation
Bicycle audits – review and recommend
workplace bicycle amenities
Commuter shed analysis – assisting
you with developing sustainable modes of
transportation for company employees
Information clearinghouse for transportation
projects – if it involves transportation,
we know it!
AND MORE!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Williams, Chair
McMahon Associates, Inc.
Mike Grigalonis,Vice Chair
Chester County Economic
Development Council
Greg Davis, Secretary
Saul Ewing, LLP
Don Jacobs, Treasurer
Traffic Planning & Design, Inc.
Matthew Baumann
Tredyffrin Township
Kristin S. Camp
Buckley, Brion, McGuire & Morris,
LLP
Bonny Coddaire
Vanguard
Pamela Conti
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
Grant Everhart
QVC, Inc.
Vito A. Genua
Gannett Fleming Inc.
Kerry Jones
Immaculata University
Gary D. Krapf
Krapf’s Coaches, Inc.
Patty McFadden
Penn State Great Valley
Steve Moore
Envision Consultants, Ltd.
John Nagel
East Whiteland Township
Anthony Nichols, Jr.
Liberty Property Trust
Timothy Smith
Exton Square Mall
Dr. Louis J. Beccaria, Ex Officio
Phoenixville Community Health
Foundation
Gene Blaum, Ex Officio
PennDOT, District 60
Erin Burke, Ex Officio
Delaware Valley Regional Planning
Commission
John Calnan, Ex Officio
SEPTA
Commissioner Michelle Kichline,
Ex Officio
Chester County Commissioner
Jackie Koons-Felion, Ex Officio
PennDOT, Central Office
Brian O’Leary, Ex Officio
Chester County Planning
Commissio
Gary Smith, Board Emeritus
Chester County Economic
Development Council
pring has finally sprung! People
who have been hibernating indoors for the
past 5 months can finally escape outdoors.
You feel energized, motivated, exhilarated
because the “warm” weather is here.
So you get ready for a walk, jog, or bike ride.
You dust off your shoes and helmet and get
ready to crank out a great exercise. As you
begin your athletic adventure you begin to
realize that your route is not very pedestrian
or biking friendly. You are missing sidewalk
connections and now walking in the street.
The shoulder that you were running along
has become very narrow and the cars are
riding close to the white line. The shoulder
isn’t wide enough to ride your bike in and
vehicles whizzing by are not giving way to
the 4-feet law. You’re left scratching your
head and wondering where you are going
to be able to do any of these activities
because vehicular traffic has increased in
your community.
For years, the primary focus of
transportation and land planning has
been the automobile. Wider lanes, quicker
cycle times of traffic lights and more
convenient parking spaces. Today the shift
is toward people leading a more “active
lifestyle” or being more environmentally
or economically responsible. People
are looking for alternative commuting
methods. PennDOT, Chester County
Planning Commission and municipalities
are considering more multimodal options
in the land planning phase. It’s unfortunate
that we have to live like this, but it’s not
impossible to change.
Little by little, municipalities and businesses
in Chester County are taking advantage of
new State funding and are shifting the focus
from transit-oriented to people-oriented.
Municipalities are adding sidewalks to their
connections. New resurfaced roads include
a better shoulder. Businesses, like Vanguard
and PNC, are seeing the value of adding
bicycle amenities for their employees.
We need more people like you, to encourage
a more people-oriented culture; TMACC
is here to help. This spring we hosted
a variety of events for biking in the
community (visit page 8 to learn more). Or
contact us to learn how you can improve
your community’s multimodal connections.
P.TIMOTHY PHELPS
Executive Director of
TMACC
@TMACCTim
LETTER FROM TIM
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• A Letter from Tim
• Board of Directors
• TMACC Member Profile:
Saint-Gobain
• US 202 Construction is
Coming to a Close!
• Train Station Updates
• Transportation Update
• The Circuit Trails
• TMACC Hosts 6th Annual
Bike to Work Challenge
• State of Transportation
Breakfast

4. Saint-Gobain’s North American Headquarters Moves to Malvern
When Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building materials manufacturer, celebrated its
350th anniversary last year, part of the celebration included the move of its North American
headquarters to a new building in Malvern.
Approximately 10 miles away from the Valley Forge site where CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain’s
largest subsidiary) had been based since 1970, the new headquarters site is located on a
65-acre campus. The main building is a state-of-the-art facility which features more than 40
products made by CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain, used in a renovation of two abandoned office
buildings that is so drastic—and elegant-- that occupants of the original structures wouldn’t
recognize the place. It’s a showcase-quality “living laboratory” that allows the company to
evaluate the performance of its products and make refinements based on real-world conditions.
The structure features the very best of the company’s glass, insulation, drywall, roofing, ceilings
and architectural fabrics, which keeps the headquarters comfortable, energy efficient, protected
from the elements and acoustically ideal.
The open-style work environment, central collaboration areas, cleaner indoor air and glass walls
offering sweeping views of nature and plenty of natural light are a dramatic transformation from
the old campus. CertainTeed’s R&D operations, previously based in Blue Bell, moved to the
Malvern campus in October 2014, and the rest of the CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain employees
followed a year later. With all of the CertainTeed businesses, R&D team and corporate staff now
in one place, the facility offers an environment that truly fosters collaboration for its 800-plus
employees, ready to play a part in developing Saint-Gobain’s next great innovations.
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The headquarters, situated on 65 acres in Malvern Pa., is expected
to achieve LEED Platinum certification for the interior and the core
and shell.
SageGlass is installed on the western
and southern elevations of the façade
and plays an integral role in helping its
parent company Saint-Gobain achieve
its sustainability goals, while creating
a next-generation workplace that puts
employees’ comfort first.

5. But There’s a Challenge.
Moving westward into Chester County has shifted Saint-Gobain further away from urban,
Millennial-friendly downtown Philadelphia…and further away from the easy access to
public transportation so valued by employees, as well as future talent the company hopes to
attract. With the addition of a convenient SEPTA bus route unlikely in the near future, Saint-
Gobain has begun providing its employees with regular shuttle service between the Paoli train
station and the Malvern headquarters. Paoli was the logical choice for a shuttle location, with
AMTRAK as well as SEPTA rail and bus service…and it’s only a short drive between the
station and the Saint-Gobain campus, which the free shuttle motors along four times in the
morning and again in the afternoon.
Response to the shuttle service has been positive and ridership continues to grow. Riders
can use their commuting time to work, read, converse with co-workers—and sleep! Everyone
benefits. The shuttle keeps enough cars off the road to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by
more than one ton every month. Also, the shuttle aligns well with Saint-Gobain’s goals of energy
efficiency, environmental stewardship and healthy working environments, and provides the
company with points to help the building achieve the much-sought-after U.S. Green Building
Council’s LEED® v3 Platinum status — the highest level of certification — for both the interior
and exterior, making it the first commercial building in Chester County—or Pennsylvania--to
receive the certification.
For more information on Saint-Gobain visit their website at
www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com.
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6. 4 | TMACC CONNECTIONS
Exton Train Station Update
SEPTA began Phase 2 of the Exton Train Station in the beginning of May. Phase 2 work includes the installation of
an underground storm water retention system, platform foundations, and work preparation for Phase 3 and Phase 4
work. Phase 2 of the project is expected to last approximately 8 months and includes additional parking spaces, high-
level accessible boarding platforms, a new station building on the inbound platform, and upgraded signage, lighting and
landscaping. The work is expected to be completed in six phases over a three year period.
Paoli Station Accessibility Improvement Project
– Upcoming Public Meeting - Wednesday, June 8th, 4:00 pm–7:30pm
Amtrak is in the process of beginning this project which will include a series of improvements
aimed at making the station fully accessible for all passengers. The project includes a new center
high level platform, new elevators and ramps, a pedestrian overpass, parking lot improvements,
ADA improvements to the existing station building, and changes to infrastructure that allow
for construction of the center high level. This summer, Amtrak and SEPTA will hold a public
meeting to discuss the project plans on June 8th at the Paoli Train Station.
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U S 2 0 2 C O N ST RU C T I O N
I S C O M I N G TO A C L O S E !
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his year, barring weather or other delays, the end of
summer will bring US 202 motorists a huge relief
in the form of six lanes of travel from the Route 30
Bypass all the way to King of Prussia. Throughout the winter,
crews installed storm water systems and continued other prep
work for the road construction season. Commuters should take
note that work activity is going to increase substantially. This
will result in increased heavy truck traffic, and overnight lane
closures as needed, as well as increased enforcement of work
zone speed limits.
US 202 Construction on Route 401
As part of the larger US 202 widening project, Route 401 in East Whiteland has been the focus of
numerous improvements. In May, motorists will notice construction coming to completion on most of
the projects including new on and off ramps to US 202, improved signals and turning lanes.
Construction crews work to pour and smooth
concrete for the base of the road.

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Route 926 Bridge Replacement
and Roadway Improvements
This spring, PennDOT announced plans for the replacement of
the Route 926 Bridge, as well as major roadway and intersection
improvements for Route 926 and Creek Road in Pocopson Township.
The project will include removal and replacement of the 79-year-old
bridge over the Brandywine Creek with a new three-span structure
at a higher elevation. In order to make the approaching roadways less
prone to flooding, additional work will include rebuilding and raising
1,700 feet of the roadway approaches, and replacing the nearby culvert
over Radley Run, by realigning 800 feet of Creek Road at its northern
intersection with Route 926. The 926 bridge carries 13,000 vehicles a
day. Construction is expected to begin in late fall 2016 and will result
in an approximately 12-18 month detour around the Route 926 Bridge
and Radley Run culvert.
Yellow Springs Road Bridge
In February, contractors for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission began work
on the Yellow Springs Road Bridge that crosses the Turnpike near the Route 29
exit. Last month, crews successfully executed a controlled explosion to demolish
the existing structure during an overnight closure of the turnpike. The new
bridge, similar to the Mill Road Bridge and Valley Forge Road Bridge, will widen
the underpass from four lanes to six, as well as improve sightlines and straighten
out the approaching roadways. Construction is on schedule and expected to last
until late November/early December.
Route 29 and Pothouse Road
Update
Due to limited inclement weather this winter, utility crews
were able to work throughout the winter and early spring
to relocate utility poles located along Pothouse Road and
Route 29 in Schuylkill Township. Preliminary grading and
construction of storm water management systems have
already begun with roadway construction expected to begin
late spring. This summer, motorists should be prepared for a
short term closure that will require a detour for several weeks.
The improvements are part of the construction of the nearby
Phoenixville Area School District Early Learning Center.
When complete, commuters will notice improved traffic
flow resulting from left turn lanes in each direction at the
intersection of Route 29 and Pothouse Road, as well as new
turning lanes on Pothouse Road to access the new school.
RT 926 Bridge Public Meeting
About 175 people attended an Open House Public
Meeting for the upcoming Route 926 Bridge Closure.
Frank Eelis, project engineer at Gannett Fleming, Inc.
presented the project to the group.
To view the presentation from the public meeting, visit
www.route926.com.
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Proposed plans for the Route 926 bridge replacement
and roadway improvements.
The Yellow Springs Road Bridge was demolished
in late March to widen the Pennsylvania Turnpike
below to six lanes.
Learn more about the 926 Project at: www.route926.com.
Frank Eelis from Gannett Fleming, Inc. and Leanne Fullard
of PennDOT presenting at the Public Meeting.

8. 6 | TMACC CONNECTIONS
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unners, cyclists and walkers rejoice! It’s trail season! And “The Circuit,”
one of America’s largest trail networks, is sure to have a trail segment
near you. A regional network, the Circuit currently includes more
than 300 miles of multi-use trails that span nine counties in southeastern
Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The network will ultimately include 750 miles
of interconnected trails.
Last month, The Circuit debuted its new
campaign, Proud to Trail, and a new, user-
friendly website. On CircuitTrails.org,
visitors can explore trails, find fun and
informative events and things to do on the
Circuit Trails and learn more about getting involved to support
the growing network. Proud to Trail also encourages people to
share their trail stories and photos on social media. Like, follow
and engage with the Circuit Trails on Facebook @TheCircuitTrails,
Twitter @circuittrails and Instagram @thecircuittrails and tag
your posts with #onthecircuit.
Get out #onthecircuit this season!

9. RELIEVE
CONGEStioN
TAKE
TRANSIT!
sign up to get
free air quality alerts:
www.AirQualityPartnership.org
This April, TMACC and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning
Commission presented the Air Quality Excellence Awards to two
organizations based out of Chester County. Each year the Delaware Valley
Regional Planning Commission’s Air Quality Partnership recognizes the
positive actions taken by people and organizations in the region to reduce
air pollution and protect public health.
May is
Air Quality Awareness Month.
Check out tips and tricks to
improve your air quality on
our Facebook and Twitter!
IR QUALITY AWARDS
ARTH DAY
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West Chester University was presented with the Air Quality Excellence Award for a public organization. WCU
was presented the award for their fleet of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) powered vehicles, providing Zipcar
rentals and sponsoring a shuttle bus to enable access to the Exton train station.
TMACC hosted its 2nd Clean the Trail Celebration
on the Chester Valley Trail to celebrate Earth Day.
Over 40 volunteers joined us on the trail to plant
and replace trees and pick up waste. Thanks to the
helpful volunteers it took us less than an hour to
plant the trees! A big thank you to Chester County
Johnson Matthey, Inc. was presented with the Air Quality Excellence
Award for a private organization. Not only are they the world leader
in designing emissions control analysts (catalytic converters) for
automobiles, trucks, off-road vehicles, locomotives and stationary
source pollutant emitters, but they are also heavily involved in setting
tough environmental goals for their company to reducing their carbon
footprint by half in the next 10 years.
For more information on how your company can be involved in
Air Quality Improvement, visit www.airqualitypartnership.org.
Erin Burke from DVRPC and Tim Phelps from TMACC
present the Air Quality Excellence Award to
Johnson Matthey’s Howard Hessand Bob Stajnrajh
Thank you to our group of volunteers for helping on Earth Day!
Team McMahon
Associates, Inc. working
on Earth Day.
Facilities and Parks
for allowing us to
do the work and
to our sponsors
PNC Bank.

10. 8 | TMACC CONNECTIONS
TMACC hosted its 6th Annual Bike to
Work Challengeon Friday, May 13th of this year.
The forecast was scheduled for bad weather, but the
rain held off for the 70 plus riders who attended this
year – a new attendance record!
The Challenge was to bring the most employees out for
the ride, and Team Cerner knocked it completely out
of the park with a total of 29 riders! Second place was
Team Traffic Planning and Design with 9 riders and
third place was Team Vanguard with 8 riders.
Even though the Challenge and National Bike Month may be over, show
your support of riding to work on social media by using the hashtag
#MakeYourCommuteBearable!
Team Traffic, Planning & Design, Inc. placed second with
9 Riders.
Riders celebrate Bike to Work Day with TMACC at their
National Bike Challenge.
Team Cerner Rider, Jenny Brower, accepts the Bike
Horns Trophy from TMACC Chair, Chris Williams.

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save money when your
employees use transit.
RideECO is good for business.
This easy-to-administer, pre-tax employee benefit can actually
help boost your bottom line. Find out how today.
Savings, everywhere you turn.
Learn more at www.RideECO.org or 215-592-1800.
A program of the Delaware Valley
Regional Planning Commission.
SEPTA | PATCO | NJ TRANSIT | DART FIRST STATE | VRIDE | AMTRAK
PennDOT Deputy Secretary
of Planning,
James D. Ritzman, P.E.
speaking.
West Chester University’s Vice President,
Mark Mixner, and Garage Supervisor, Larry
Krackov, accept the Air Quality Excellence
Award to their efforts to improve air quality.
On Thursday, April 14, 2016 TMACC hosted their 2016 State of Transportation
Spring Breakfast. Over 120 engineers, planners, municipal officials and university
representatives attended the breakfast to hear Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation Deputy Secretary of Planning, James D. Ritzman, P.E. and
SEPTA’s General Manager, Jeffrey D. Knueppel, P.E. The guest speakers
discussed the advancement in projects and transportation initiatives spurred from
the ACT 89 Transportation Bill that
was signed by former Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Corbett in November
2013. Thank you to our Gold
sponsors Burns Engineering and
McMahon Associates, Inc.
tate of Transportation BreakfastS

12. Our mission is to activate, foster and facilitate cooperation between
the public and private sectors of Chester County to identify, evaluate,
and analyze significant transportation issues and to recommend
solutions that reduce congestion and improve air quality.
OUR MISSION
TMACC Staff
P. Timothy Phelps
Executive Director
tphelps@tmacc.org
Jonathan Ewald
Manager of Corporate
and Community Relations
jon@tmacc.org
John S. Meisel
Manager of Transportation
Operations and Planning
jmeisel@tmacc.org
Amanda Lozinak
Manager of Public Engagement
alozinak@tmacc.org
Lorie Pye
Manager of Finance and Administration
lpye@tmacc.org
Diane Minka
Customer Services Representative
diane@tmacc.org
Betty Shaw
Executive Administrator
betty@tmacc.org
Phone | (610) 993-0911
Fax | (610) 993-0922
Web | www.tmacc.org
Email | info@tmacc.org
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