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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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PATCO Innovates Again - Pilot Using Credit Cards May Soon Begin
At its inception, PATCO pioneered the use of automated ticket purchasing and closed-circuit television monitoring of stations.
Just a few short years ago, PATCO innovation led the way for the introduction of the automated fare collection system, now known as, FREEDOM.
And in 2010, we look to innovate again, by being among the first transit systems in the country to accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards at the fare gates. This latest innovation will be considered by the PATCO Board of Commissioners at its next Board Meeting on October 6. With Board approval, PATCO will work with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., to pilot a credit card program at PATCO for a period of one year. This no-cost-to-PATCO pilot program will allow PATCO to gain experience with bank-issued contactless credit and debit cards.
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 Collingswood Book Festival
Ride PATCO to the Collingswood Book Festival this Saturday. The 8th Annual Book Festival will take place on October 2, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Exit at PATCO's Collingswood Station and stroll along Haddon Avenue for six blocks of literary activities. Best of all, the event is free!
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Cleopatra Ticket Drawing Nears
 Don't miss your opportunity to win two tickets to the Franklin Institute's Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt. PATCO and The Franklin Institute have joined to promote riding PATCO to The Franklin Institute's Cleopatra exhibit. As part of the partnership, The Franklin Institute has donated tickets that are available through this drawing.
It's not too late! Visit www.ridepatco.org to enter. Ticket drawing will be held on Sept. 30.
To get to the Franklin Institute:
- Ride PATCO to 16th/Locust. Walk 6 blocks north on 16th Street; turn left on Ben Franklin Parkway; or
- Ride PATCO to 8th/Market. On Market Street in front of the Gallery, catch the purple PHLASH trolley (runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until October 31) or SEPTA's Route 38 bus. Discounted round-trip transfers for the Route 38 bus are available from PATCO vending machines in New Jersey for $2.60.
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PATCO Provides Extra Service after Eagles Games
Are you ready for some football? PATCO is. Ride PATCO to Lincoln Financial Field and never miss a play. PATCO's 12/13 & Locust Street Station provides an easy connection to SEPTA's Broad Street Line South. Discount SEPTA transfers can be purchased at PATCO NJ Stations. After the game, hop back on PATCO, with our extra service after the game you will be home before the post-game report is over.
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Summer Fun Continues
Summer may be over, but the outdoor fun continues. According to Center City District, the number of outdoor cafés in Center City has increased, up 209 percent since 2001. Take advantage of the remaining days of warm weather and dine at an outdoor café in Center City. PATCO provides convenient service to Center City with 4 stops - 8th & Market, 9th/10th & Locust, 12th/13th & Locust and 15th/16th & Locust. Visit www.centercityphila.org for a complete listing of Center City restaurants, shops and events. |
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