[PLUG] FWD: Convention Plans [RNCVOL2@republicanconvention.org: SEPTA TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS]

[jackw@slinky.jounce.net]

here's what I got in regards to what the volunteers (all 15,000 of them)
will be taking around, in case you use mass transit and want to know what to
avoid.

JW


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Subject: SEPTA TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:32:57 -0400
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Subject:  SEPTA Transportation
To All Volunteers:
As you know, we are expecting large crowds of folks to be moving around
Philadelphia and surrounding counties during the Convention. To make your
commute to your work station as simple as possible, you will find that SEPTA
is going to be your fastest link whether you live in the City, one of the
four suburbs, New Jersey, or Delaware.  Because of this, we are suggesting
that volunteers take advantage of the special discount passes and added
service that SEPTA will be offering from now until August 5. 
Getting to First Union Center       
The best way to reach the First Union Center is on the Broad Street Line
Subway (often referred to as the Orange Line). The Broad Street Line
connects conveniently with the Market-Frankford Line Subway (transfer free
at 15th Street Station); all Regional Rail train lines (transfer at Suburban
Station); all Subway-Surface Trolley Lines (transfer at City Hall Station);
and several bus lines. 
Getting to Pennsylvania Convention Center
There are many options to reach the Pennsylvania Convention Center for
PoliticalFest as well. On Regional Rail, all suburban commuter trains
converge at Market East Station. The Center is adjacent to the Station. The
Market-Frankford Line serves the center directly at 11th Street. Those using
the Broad Street Line should exit at City Hall Station and transfer free to
the Market-Frankford Line, exiting that at 11th Street Station. Also serving
the Center are several bus routes, all Subway-Surface trolley routes, and
PHLASH. In most cases, signs along the way will point you in the right
direction.
Extended Hours and Extra After Midnight Service
To accommodate your ride home after the close of late-night sessions, SEPTA
is providing extra after-midnight service on the Broad Street Line.  Service
lines are being timed by SEPTA for those then transferring to another mode
of transit. On Regional Rail, certain routes will add cars, and extra
late-night trains will be timed to accommodate you. The Market-Frankford
Line and Subway-Surface also will add late night-service. If you live in
Center City, the PHLASH shuttle bus will extend its ending hours until 2
a.m. 
Park at SEPTA Stations
In terms of parking, there will be none at the First Union Spectrum lot at
Veterans Stadium.  Regional Rail riders should take advantage of ample
parking space available for free at all stations on the weekend, and for 50
cents a day at the following regional rail stations on weekdays:
	*	R5 Lansdale-Doylestown - Ambler; Colmar; Lansdale; North
Hills 
	*	R5 Paoli-Thorndale - Whitford; Thorndale 
	*	R7 Trenton - Bristol; Cornwells Heights; Levittown
The regular cost to park is 50 cents weekdays and free on weekends. 
Two Special Discount Passes Are Available
$25 Nine-Day GOP Convention Pass:  unlimited transportation anywhere on
SEPTA and PHLASH (valid July 28-August 5). 
$7 One-Day Pass allowing riders to travel anywhere on SEPTA and PHLASH (rate
is valid from July 26-August 5). 
These can be purchased at Market Street East, Suburban Station, 3oth Street
Station and at the Volunteer Trainings going on at Hall D in the
Pennsylvania Convention Center on Thursday evening July 27 and Friday
afternoon July 28.
Paratransit Services
Volunteers with disabilities are asked to call SEPTA's Paratransit
Department (called CCT Connect) at 215-580-7145.
www.septa.org <http://www.septa.org/>. 
Your best source of information is the SEPTA website at www.septa.org
<http://www.septa.org/>. Click on RNC Transit Information for details. You
may also call the SEPTA Travel Information Center at 215-580-7800. Should
you need assistance once en route, look for SEPTA "Ambassadors" wearing
special red shirts and hats throughout the system. 
Thank you for volunteering. Your participation will make this historical
Convention a true success.
Mary Ann T. Fish


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