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Playing the Game

At the beginning of each Dots & Dashes session, players are introduced to the game with a powerpoint presentation that summarizes background (including DVRPC's Long Range Plan) and introduces the game pieces. Following this introduction, groups begin play by deciding how to split their spending on improvements to the existing system (e.g. fare modernization, greater frequencies, station enhancements) versus network expansion (new rail corridors, BRT corridors, transportation centers, or major station expansions). Specific 'existing system' improvements are identified in writing, and the rest of the game is played to identify, distribute, and roughly cost out network expansion improvements on the regional game board.

Click here to download and view the Dots & Dashes introductory powerpoint presentation.

Click here for a PDF of the Dots & Dashes player instruction packet, which includes more detail.

How and why to play
Dots & Dashes is your opportunity to express preferences and priorities for public transit capital improvements through the year 2030. Its purpose is to generate meaningful discussion on transit and planning topics among players, and to inform priorities for DVRPC's next Long Range Plan as well as a new Regional Vision Plan for transit.

If you are interested in scheduling a Dots & Dashes session for your group or organization, please contact Jane Meconi, AICP, Manager of Public Involvement and Title VI Compliance 215-238-2871, jmeconi@dvrpc.org.