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John H. Estey
Chairman
Board of Commissioners
Jeffrey L. Nash
Vice Chairman
Board of Commissioners
John J. Matheussen
President
PATCO
Robert A. Box
General Manager
PATCO
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Welcome to PATCO E-News!!!!
PATCO E-News is yet another way for PATCO to stay in touch with you and to provide the very best in customer service. Through this monthly communication, we will keep you informed about train service, system improvements, events and happenings in the region and share relevant transit information from a regional and national perspective. You can also stay connected to PATCO throughout the week by following PATCO on Facebook and RidePATCO on Twitter. We'd love to hear from you, so stay in touch.
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DRPA/PATCO Light Rail Projects Cited By Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission As "Regional Transportation Program Of The Year"
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission honored DRPA/PATCO with its 9th annual "Regional Transportation Program of the Year" award. The award was presented at the DVRPC's Annual Celebration of Regional Excellence on May 20th.
The award recognizes the efforts by the DRPA and PATCO to develop two regional light rail services in Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. One system would enhance the connection between Center City Philadelphia and the Delaware River Waterfront while the other would provide service between Glassboro and Camden in Southern New Jersey.
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DRPA/PATCO Still Accepting Comments on GCL
 The Delaware River Port Authority and PATCO recently completed three public scoping meetings for the Glassboro Camden Line (GCL). The scoping meetings are the first step in the Environmental Impact Statement process. Nearly 200 people attended the meetings to provide valuable input that will be part of the official project record. For those who were unable to attend one of the meetings, comment forms are available on the project website, www.GlassboroCamdenLine.com. Comments may also be submitted verbally through the project hotline, (856) 968-2252 (voice) or (856) 968-2244 (TTY). For those who wish to submit comments in writing those comments may be submitted to: Ms. Victoria Malaszecki, Public Involvement Liaison Envision Consultants Ltd. PO Box 536 Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 Comments may also be emailed to: publicinvolvement@GlassboroCamdenLine.com. The deadline to submit comments is June 10, 2010. |
PATCO Helps You Save at RiverSharks Games
 Dust off your cleats and grab your mitt, it's baseball season! The 2010 season of the Philadelphia region's favorite minor league baseball team, the Camden RiverSharks is underway. Ride PATCO to City Hall Station for a quick and easy way to get to Campbell's Field. Present your PATCO ticket or FREEDOM card when purchasing your RiverSharks tickets for a $3 discount! |
Recovery Project Underway at PATCO
 The Delaware River Port Authority is investing $10.5 million in Federal Stimulus Funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in a transit related project to replace poles along the PATCO transit line. The PATCO Pole Replacement Project involves replacing poles that have been around since PATCO first began service 40 years ago. The poles play an important role in the operation of PATCO service as they carry power, train control signal information and PATCO's internal communications. The poles will be replaced by new fiberglass poles while some of the communications lines will be placed underground. |
PATCO and PHLASH, Perfect Partners
Visiting Philadelphia's historic attractions and cultural institutions is easy with PATCO and PHLASH. Exit at PATCO's 8th & Market Street Station, hop on board the PHLASH bus and ride to more than 20 key locations in Philadelphia including the Franklin Institute, Please Touch Museum, Constitution Center and African American Museum. For more information including schedule and pricing click here.
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Attention FREEDOM CARDHOLDERS: Save on CLEOPATRA Tickets
 Unravel the Mystery of Cleopatra - The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt- FREEDOM Cardholders save $5 on tickets to the Cleopatra exhibit at the Franklin Institute. Discount is valid June 5, 2010 - December 23, 2010 on up to 4 adult tickets Monday-Wednesday last valid entrance at 3:30pm - Thursday-Sunday last valid entrance at 4:30pm. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount and is not valid on Group or Member tickets, IMAX or Franklin Theater. Must order tickets by calling 1-877-TFI-TIXS or logging onto www.fi.edu, discount not redeemable onsite. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Code: CDRPA1
Ride PATCO to15/16 Locust Street Station to walk to The Franklin Institute; or exit at PATCO's 8th & Market Street Station and connect with the PHLASH trolley or SEPTA 38 bus. Discounted transfers for the #38 bus can be purchased from NJ PATCO vending machines.
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Collingswood May Fair
All aboard! Ride PATCO to Collingswood this weekend for a fun-filled day of live music, art, activities and food. On Saturday, May 29 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., take part in the 31st Annual Collingswood May Fair (raindate: May 30 noon until 5 p.m.). Be sure to stop by the PATCO gazebo for giveaways and PATCO information.
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According to the 2010 edition of the AAA annual report 'Your Driving Costs', individuals who ride public transportation can save on average $9,453 annually based on the May 3, 2010 national average gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate. On a per month basis, transit riders can save on average $788 per month.
Click here to read the full article.
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