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TRAVEL ADVISORIES
Bus | Subway/Trolley | Regional Rail

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
SEPTA News Page Archive

Route 23 detour at Mt. Airy Ave, Stenton Ave and East Willow Grove Ave

El weekend shutdown April 4 to April 7

Girard Avenue Trolley (Route 15) Bus Substitution

Subway-Surface Tunnel Closure

Route 13 Bus Substitution

Route 101 Boarding Location Change

Forest Hills Station Outbound Mini High Temporarily Out of Service

West Trenton (R3) Boarding Location Change and Train Stop Change

Lansdale/Doylestown (R5) Boarding Location Change

Chestnut Hill East/Trenton (R7) Boarding Location Change

Chestnut Hill West/Fox Chase (R8) Boarding Location Change

Full ADA Accessibility At 52nd Street Station
Beginning today, the Market-Frankford Line will increase its number of ADA accessible stations. Customers using the Market-Frankford Line's 52nd Street station will now have fully accessible service on both the east and westbound platforms via two new elevators. SEPTA has numerous accessible stations throughout the system and remains dedicated to providing outstanding accessible service to its customers.

Norristown Transportation Center Parking Garage Opening
SEPTA is pleased to announce the opening of its first Regional Rail parking garage on Monday, April 7. The 522 space parking structure at the Norristown Transportation Center will officially open to parking patrons. Parking will be FREE to all SEPTA customers during the opening week, April 7 – 11. Regular rates will take effect Monday, April 14, with a discounted rate available to SEPTA riders with a valid TransPass, TrailPass or pack of 10-Trip Tickets.

The Norristown (R6) Regional Rail ticket office will also have new hours beginning Monday, April 7. The weekday closing time will be extended to 1:30 p.m. Get more information about the opening as well as parking and payment tips.

Public Hearing on SEPTA's Fiscal Year 2009 Capital
Budget and Fiscal Years 2009-2020 Capital Program
SEPTA has schedule public hearing for the purpose of considering SEPTA’s proposed Fiscal Year 2009 Capital Budget and Fiscal Years 2009-2020 Capital Program and the projects contained therein for which financial assistance is being sought. More information on hearing dates and locations.

SEPTA Proposes Service Enhancements, New Customer Service Initiatives in FY09 Operating Budget
General Manager Joseph M. Casey announced the beginning of a new chapter for SEPTA customers with the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget. When asked about the upcoming $1.080 Billion budget program, Casey said…“We recognize that public transit is a customer service business and we are now in a financial position to commit our resources to the issues that matter the most to our customers - service, cleanliness, convenience, courtesy, and communications.”
SEPTA’s Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009 (Fiscal Year 2009) and Five Year Financial Plan. More information on hearing dates and locations.

Clean Air Run
SEPTA is a proud sponsor of the Clean Air Council's 27th 5K Run for Clean Air, which will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The 5K course is flat, fast and winds through the park along the Schuylkill River along Martin Luther King Drive (by the Philadelphia Museum of Art). The run starts at 9:00 a.m. and registration begins at 7:30 a.m. but you can save $5 on the registration fee by registering in advance.

Customer Service
Call 215.580.7800 (TDD/TYY 215.580.7853) between 6am - 8pm weekdays and 8am - 6pm weekends for live travel information. Or, email us anytime through our online form with your questions, comments or concerns regarding service.

Locations for travel information and schedules are open throughout the system and in SEPTA headquarters at 1234 Market Street.