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News
June 2007
Thursday, May 24th, 2007
- Analysis shows that leasing the Turnpike is best to fund transit
-An analysis performed by the independent company Morgan Stanley & Co. showed that of all the options presented to create dedicated funding for transportation in the state, leasing the PA turnpike will raise the most money, meeting all the financial needs of public transit and public roads throughout the state. The other options would help, but would need another revenue source to produce adequate funds. (U.S. Newswire)
( Neo3488)
- Fare Increase Vetoed by Philly Board Members
-In today's monthly board meeting, the Philadelphia representatives of the SEPTA board vetoed the new fare proposal set to take effect July 1st, 2007. However, their veto can be overruled in June if 3/4 of the board votes for this budget plan. The budget proposal was for "Plan A", with an 11% increase in the cost of passes and regional rail fares, but no increase in the base transit fare and for tokens. Transfers would be eliminated in an effort to raise more funds.
( Neo3488)
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
- Rt 11/CSX crossing sinks
-Yesterday, the trolley tracks at the rt 11 and CSX crossing began to sink below the railroad tracks. Therefore, the rt 11 trolley is short turning at Island Ave, and shuttle buses are being provided between that point and Darby Transportation Center. Also, the 13 trolley is not serving Darby terminal either. Rt 13 Darby trips are in place for access to Elmwood depot and to minimize deadhead times. Now, trolleys will have to access the 13 via 49th St and 58th Sts. CSX is responsible for this crossing, and should have it fixed by Friday.
( Neo3488)
Monday, June 4th, 2007
- New Levittown Station Announced
-On Thursday, SEPTA announced that in three years, there will be a new Levittown Station built, replacing the current 54 year old station. Right now, the new station is being designed with the help of a federal grant. Expect this brand new station to be completed in 2010.
( Neo3488)
- Flourescent Lights being installed in Silverliner IV vestibules
-According to recent observations, at least one Silverliner IV has been retrofitted with new flourescent lights in the vestibules. Car 305 was spotted with these lights. It isn't clear if this is a demo or if it will be extended to the entire fleet.
( Neo3488)
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
- The New Flyer E40LF demo arrives...
-Finally, the demo Trackless Trolley has arrived in South Philadelphia, where it was unloaded from a CSX train. Tomorrow, the New Flyer demo will arrive via flatbed truck to Frankford Depot, where it will be tested for a three week period. Although it may not be outside tomorrow for all to see, SEPTA commuters in the Frankford area most likely will be able to get a glimpse of this special vehicle.
( Neo3488)
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
- New eyes on #7210
- Darryl B who owns SEPTATransitVehicleNewsNetwork@yahoogroups.com has reported that Septa have equipped two new cameras on #7210. This bus was spotted in service on the route 18 this morning!
( kman4life05)
- Photos of #800
-PTV manager Daryl Jackson has uploaded two photos of the New Flyer E40LF into the Photo Gallery, Click here to check it out! 
#800_front | 
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He also have posted a few comments about these units in the discussion boards as well.. http://philadelphiatransitforums.cjb.net/index.php?showtopic=1096
( kman4life05)
Saturday, June 9th, 2007
- Wissahicken Transfer Center to close for 9 days
-Due to construction at Wissahicken Transfer Center, there will be a 9 day shut down of this loop. This shut down will occur from Friday, June 15 at 5pm to Monday, June 25 at 6am. During the shutdown, bus routes that use the loop will use the former site of the "Ravine", on Ridge Ave between Calumet and Merrick Streets. Once this is over with, riders will be greeted with a larger, more customer friendly transfer center. Please visit the following webpage for additional information: http://www.septa.org/travel_advisory/bus_20070615.html.
( Neo3488)
Thursday, June 14th, 2007
- 46th Street Station Closes, 60th Street Station Opens
-46th Street is next! This station will close tomorrow at 8pm for about a year as SEPTA builds a new station in its place. Routes 64 and 31 will be detoured, and the 31S will return! You can find more information about this at Digital50.com. Also, 60th Street Station will reopen Monday morning for the start of service.
( Neo3488)
Friday, June 22nd, 2007
- All 2002 D40LFs Overhauled
-All of the 5501-5600 series New Flyers have been overhauled and returned to service. SEPTA has turned there attention to the 5613-5712 series D40LFs. Thus far 5617, 5633, 5640, 5651, and 5656 have been overhauled and retrofitted with Cummins ISL-280 engines. Daryl Jackson
( Frankford5905)
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