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Bus | Subway/Trolley | Regional Rail

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
SEPTA News Page Archive
Market Frankford El Icon Market Frankford Line Weekend Shutdown March 7 to March 10
Rt. 101 Icon Route 101 Boarding Location Change
Rt. 101 Icon Subway-Surface Tunnel Closure
Route 15 Icon Route 15 Bus Substitution and Detour 
ADA Icon Forest Hills Station Outbound Mini High Temporarily Out of Service


El Weekend Shutdown
This weekend's El shutdown begins on Friday, March 7, at 8 p.m. and continues through Monday, March 10, at 5 a.m.  Shuttle buses will substitute for El service.  During this time there will be NO El service at 69th Street, 63rd Street, 60th Street, 56th Street, or 52nd Street Station.  Shuttle buses will operate as an alternate to El service; 40th Street Station will be the last stop on the El.  Millbourne and 46th Street Station remain closed for reconstruction.

The Philadelphia Flower Show

SEPTA is offering discounted admission tickets plus a special $9 Bouquet Pass – providing all-day, unlimited travel on SEPTA – for attendees of this year’s show.  Flower Show prices vary by day, but purchasing discounted admission tickets can save you up to $5!  The Bouquet Pass is not valid for any travel to or from Trenton, NJ and is not valid on any AM peak hour Regional Rail train.  Additional information regarding SEPTA service, Flower Show tickets and passes is available.

Additional weekday service will be offered for customers on the Regional Rail lines between Lansdale or Malvern and Center City Philadelphia.  Trains will operate about every 30-minutes throughout the midday.  Ticket office hours are also being extended along these Regional Rail lines.  Please consult the special Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Paoli/Thorndale Line schedules for this additional travel information.

Public Hearing on SEPTA's Fiscal Year 2009 Operating
Budget and Fiscal Years 2010-2014 Financial Plan
SEPTA has scheduled public hearings on SEPTA’s Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009 (Fiscal Year 2009) and Five Year Financial PlanMore information on hearing dates and locations.

Good Friday (March 21) Holiday Schedules

Holiday schedules in effect on Good Friday, March 21, are available for preview

Community Meeting for Route 11 Track Renewal Project
SEPTA plans to excavate, renew and repave approximately 4,000 feet of trolley track along Woodland Avenue between 60th Street to 68th Street. An open forum will be held 6:00pm on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the 12th District Police Station Roll Call Room, 65th & Woodland Avenue. Visit the Southwest CDC website for additional community information.

Comment on Route 150, 205 and 306 Proposals
SEPTA proposes to make permanent experimental Route 150 operating between Plymouth Meeting Mall and Philadelphia Park Race Track & Casino as well as to make Routes 205 and 306 permanent.  SEPTA will hold public hearings concerning these Tariffs and is currently seeing public comments regarding these proposals.

Next SEPTA Participated Event
SEPTA appears at events around the region to promote the benefits of riding transit.  Our Events page has a complete listing of those upcoming events.

Flower Show
March 2-9, 2008

Philadelphia Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia PA  19107


Take  Bus Route 23 and 48 for direct access;
Market-Frankford Line

New Pass Perks
New month. New Perks. Have a look below to see where you'll find the latest additions to SEPTA Pass Perks.
Buy One Tour Pass, Get One Free from Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site
15% off entire purchase excluding sale & fare Item from SEPTA Transit Gift Store
10% off any non-sale item from Happily Ever After
10% Off Merchandise from Linu Boutique
Free admission for individual and a guest from Institute of Contemporary Art
20% off Art or custom framing over $150.00 from Frame Station Gallery
10% off single tickets from Pennsylvania Ballet
25% OFF off your first session fee from Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center
Star Wars Ticket Discount from The Franklin Institute - Star Wars
Free Consultation & 50% Off Initial Visit from Sage Chiropractic
$100 off any jewelry item of $850 or more from Safian & Rudolph Jewelers
$5 off any basket purchase over $50 from FruitFlowers™ Incredibly Edible Delites (PHL, DEL)
10% off all meals and beverages from The Temperance House
10% discount on all purchases $10.00 and above from Foreign Bazaar
15% off Açai Berry Complex from Make Me Smile
Free Delivery with any furniture purchase over $2,500 from BoConcept
10% off any single service. 15% off any combination from MGA Photography & Video
$10.00 off when you show your Septa pass from Alternative Therapy Massage LLC.
10% off any Package Plus One Free Microdermabrasion! from United Laser Clinics
Take $15 Off! from Just This Side Of Heaven Massage
15% off your food bill from Mexican Post
15% off full-price items from Eastern Mountain Sports
New Students try 1st class free! from Addicted 2 Dance Company
Buy One Adult Ticket, Get Another One Free. from Celebration Theater
Save $4 per Ticket! from Act II Playhouse
15% Product or Service from Center City Engraving
Save 10% on Repairs, 20% on Watches & 10% on Jewelry from Robert Mills Jewelers
10% Off All Services and Products from Philadelphia Eyeglass Labs
Save $100 off a new professionally installed system! from Invisible Fence by Stay Dog
All your favorites at 10% off! from Absolute POP!
$350.00 off closing costs at settlement from Diamond Mortgage Company
20% off hourly rate from Stephen Cristal, Esquire
$1.00 Off Regular Admission from Please Touch Museum
Save 10% on all Spa Services! from Pure Spa
Receive $10 off 1hr. massage or add hot stones free! from The Massage Studio of King of Prussia
$30 Off Custom Framing Order from FastFrame
15% Off any Purchase from Unclaimed Diamonds
15% Off All Purchases from West Coast Optical
Buy one entree, get second half off from Ong's Nice Chinese Noodle House
SEPTA Pass Tuesday - 20% Off! from Mission Burrito California-style Mexican Grille
20% off from 13th Street Pizza
10% Off Merchandise from SOTA - Spirit of the Artist
10% discount on all jewelry and watch purchases from William Schwartz Distinctive Jewelry
20% Off Total Meal & Beverage Bill from Auntie Anne's Pretzels



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