Today, customers at
our West Trenton (R3) Line Trevose Station may have some trouble
finding a parking space on weekday mornings because the current
95-space parking lot is at 100% capacity. As rail ridership has
continued to grow, available parking just cannot meet the demand.
In response to this customer amenity issue, SEPTA acquired a piece of
undeveloped land one block from the station, and since March 2007,
construction crews have been transforming the grounds into 125
additional parking spaces. Scheduled to be completed in January
2008, this project – approximately $3 million in awarded
construction contracts – will increase the total number of
available parking spaces at Trevose Station to 219.
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Work crews excavating land around the station area.
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SEPTA also plans to introduce a modern
parking payment system as part of this project. Customers will
find four new, modern payment machines that will accept bills and coins
for quicker transactions. The system will be ready to accept
electronic payments in the future.
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The project includes functional ADA improvements
to the parking and platform areas.
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In addition to the parking, the platform
area is also receiving cosmetic and functional ADA improvements along
with new lighting and signage. New landscaping will be planted to
create a more visually appealing waiting area. The stormwater
system combined with decorative retaining walls will improve drainage
around the station area. A new shelter is being constructed to
help shield SEPTA riders from the elements.
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Decorative retaining walls and a new stormwater system
will improve drainage around the station area.
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The importance of Trevose Station as a
transportation node extends beyond SEPTA’s train service; it is
also a stop for the Bucks County RUSH bus route. This service,
operated by the Bucks County TMA, provides a vital link from this
Regional Rail station to business parks, schools and shopping
throughout Bucks County.
Enhancing customer travel amenities at SEPTA Regional Rail stations is
an important aspect of the Authority’s mission to attract and
retain riders and adding parking spaces and rehabilitating stations are
just some of the initiatives planned to meet this objective.
