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A study of the new and growing high technology firms in the corridor between West Chester and Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, was conducted to develop an understanding of the locational criteria of these firms and to recommend short-range transportation improvements. Through these improvements, "high technology" firms will be encouraged to remain and expand at their current sites and the area will continue to appear attractive to new or existing firms seeking sites. The study recommendations were based on a survey of high technology and nonhigh technology firms in the corridor, and on field observations of highway problem areas identified by survey respondents. Among the findings of the survey: (a) few firms considered Center City Philadelphia as a possible location; most restricted their search to suburban sites; (b) ownership (or rental) costs, existing residence of the professional/managerial staff and the physical environment are the most important criteria for locating in the corridor; (c) access to Philadelphia International Airport is much more important to high technology firms than others and therefore interest in the completion of the rehabilitation of major access facilities is keen; and (d) the quality of airport limousine service is a concern, and many want mass transit and special transportation services improved. In a strategic plan for transportation, 12 policies have been developed that emphasize the need for increased maintenance of the transportation system, additional low cost roadway improvements, improved transit and paratransit services, and better accessibility to airports.

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