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PTV manager Daryl Jackson has uploaded two photos of the New Flyer E40LF into the Photo Gallery, Click here to check it out!
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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
Darryl B who owns [email protected] has reported that Septa have equipped two new cameras on #7210. This bus was spotted in service on the route 18 this morning!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
On May 26, SEPTA is starting a new service called the Zoo Link. This route will run from 30th Street Station to the Philadelphia Zoo on weekends. The schedule can be found on SEPTA's website at the following location: http://www.septa.org/service/sched/pdfs/bus_81_x/315ZOOLINK.pdf
As a desperate funding measure, SEPTA is seeking permission to sell two stories of its downtown building as ad space. They tried it last year with Dunkin' Donuts, but it turned out to be illegial due to zoning laws. Now, SEPTA is trying again (the right way this time) so that they can get a few extra pennies in their pocket.
