GVF Unveils Forward-Thinking Vision for the King of Prussia Park and Ride

GVF partners gather after the press event. From L to R, Alex Sankaran, Transportation Planner, Chester County Planning Commission; Matt Popek, Transportation Planning Manager, Montgomery County Planning Commission; Stacy Bartels, Program Lead, TDM Strategy and Marketing, DVRPC; Scott France, Executive Director, Montgomery County Planning Commission; Maureen Farrell, Deputy Executive Director, GVF; Tina Garzillo, Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Chairperson; Anthony Hamaday, Township Manager, Upper Merion Township; Bob Hart, General Manager, King of Prussia Mall; PA State Representative Tim Briggs; Din Abazi, District Executive, PennDOT District 6; Rob Henry, Executive Director, GVF

King of Prussia, PA - Funded by the Travel Options Program (TOP) from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, GVF was awarded a two-year grant to study the King of Prussia Park & Ride to explore how this site can better serve the region as a multimodal transportation hub, making it easier to connect to buses, carpools, trails, and more. 

Why it Matters:

The King of Prussia Park and Ride was established almost 25 years ago as part of congestion mitigation along U.S. 202. Now, the lot is a multi-modal transportation hub serving as a stop for intercity buses, charter buses, vanpools, carpools, and a trailhead for the Chester Valley Trail with a nearby connection to the Schuylkill River Trail, but lacks the amenities necessary for the large number of travelers accessing the site.

Over the past two years, GVF worked with PennDOT, PECO, Montgomery and Chester Counties, Upper Merion Township, and elected officials' offices to determine responsibility for the area, facilitate maintenance, and track the many uses of the lot.

Press Event

GVF hosted a press event to officially unveil the reimagined vision of the lot -- bringing together elected officials, stakeholders, and transportation providers.

Speakers:

• Rob Henry, Executive Director, GVF

• Maureen Farrell, Deputy Executive Director, GVF

• PA State Representative Tim Briggs

• Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz, Vice-Chair

• Scott France, Executive Director, Montgomery County Planning Commission

• Tina Garzillo, Board of Supervisors Chairperson, Upper Merion Township

• Stacy Bartels, Program Lead, TDM Strategy and Marketing, DVRPC

A portion of the Park and Ride study was dedicated to determining existing modes of transportation that access the lot. In 2025:

• Over 9,500 intercity and charter bus riders accessed the lot

  • Fullington Trailways, Greyhound, and Klein Transportation are the primary companies that use the KOP Park and Ride Lot as a stop

• Trail counts have recorded over 94,000 trail users in the vicinity of Upper Merion Township

  • The lot is a trailhead for the Chester Valley Trail Extension that was completed in 2023, which extends into Chester County and connects to the Schuylkill River Trail at the Norristown Transportation Center.

• The lot is a stop for the Upper Merion Rambler, a community shuttle that connects residents to shopping, dining, medical appointments, and other locations within the Township.

Clockwise from top left: TransNet and the Upper Merion Rambler, Chester County Planning Commission, Klein Transportation, Fullington Trailways, and the Montgomery County Planning Commission

At the event, the Montgomery County Planning Commission and the Chester County Planning Commission were on hand to provide information about transportation amenities, including trails, within each of the counties. In addition, Fullington Trailways, Klein Transportation, and TransNet were available to discuss bus and shuttle access and attendees could tour a Fullington Trailways bus and the Upper Merion Rambler.

GVF and partners discussed recommendations for improving the lot including:

• Renaming the lot the "King of Prussia Central" to better reflect its role as a central connection point for buses, bikes, and regional travel.

• Adding clear signage and wayfinding

• Enhancing shelters, lighting, and passenger amenities

• Add bathrooms and bike infrastructure

Upon completion of the study, GVF will continue to work with regional stakeholders to make the vision of the King of Prussia Central a reality. The full report with findings and recommendations will be available in Summer 2026.

Questions? Please email info@gvftma.com.

The GVF Team: From L to R: Rob Henry, Maureen Farrell, Kaitlin Valliere

The vision of King of Prussia Central as a multi-modal transportation hub