GVF Announces New Board Member, Matt Edmond, Chester County Planning Commission

GVF, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to inspire mobility choices for all, would like to welcome and recognize new ex-officio board member Matt Edmond, AICP. Matt was appointed the Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission in February 2025. Matt has an extensive background in planning, including 20 years of experience with the Montgomery County Planning Commission, where he led the County's new comprehensive plan, Montco 2050, Bike Montco, and the Montgomery County Complete Streets Policy.

Matt recently served as Executive Director of the Montgomery County Transportation Authority, Chair of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's Regional Technical Committee, and 12 years on his municipal planning commission with 10 of those years as Chair. Currently, he serves as Secretary of the Southeast Section of the American Planning Association of PA, is an active member of the American Planning Association, and teaches courses for the PA Municipal Planning Education Institute throughout the year.

"I’ve worked closely with GVF for over two decades, and I know firsthand that this is one of the most effective and dynamic TMAs in the Delaware Valley.  They have always been among the best at pulling the public and private sectors together to promote alternative transportation and change our citizens’ travel habits.  I’m excited to finally be joining the board.  They are an exceptional group of colleagues who are just as passionate about TDM as the GVF staff." - Matt Edmond, Executive Director, Chester County Planning Commission

Founded in 1990, GVF is a not-for-profit organization inspiring mobility choices for ALL. For more information about GVF or to learn about the benefits of partnership, visit www.gvftma.com.