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Public Transportation A guide to public transportation around your school

SEPTA Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

Composed of young riders from Philadelphia, Public Transportation Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, the Youth Advisory Council is is easy SEPTA’s primary outreach group to riders ages 14 to 22. The Youth Advisory Council advocates student needs to SEPTA leadership, Fast. Safe. assists SEPTA in creating promotions, provides outreach to the region’s youth, and educates Affordable. peers about services and special events. The Southeastern Pennsylvania The YAC was first convened in September Transportation Authority (SEPTA) 2009, after a competitive application process provides public transportation that drew interest from college and high school services to the Greater students across the Delaware Valley. The youth Philadelphia region. serving on the YAC represent Philadelphia and suburban youth from a variety of universities This brochure provides a quick and high schools. Membership is open to those overview of SEPTA services between 16 and 23 years of age who reside or around your school. attend school in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, or Montgomery counties. For Travel Assistance:

(215) 580-7800 http://septayac.com/resources/ http://www.septa.org SEPTA Youth Advisory Council Tweet @SEPTA_Social Web: http://www.septayac.com Email: [email protected] Published: August 2015 (v1) Published by the SEPTA Youth Advisory Council

Methods of Travel Campus Map

Routes 105, 106 Frequency: 25-60 minutes Route: Paoli to 69th Street T.C. Access: Shops, Restaurants, and Businesses along 3 Lancaster Ave. in Paoli, Wayne, Villanova, Ardmore, Overbrook, and Upper Darby Harcum 1 College Paoli-Thorndale Line

Frequency: 15-30 minutes Route: Thorndale to Center City Philadelphia Direction: Center City Philadelphia – Sports and Entertainment Complexes 2 – Train/Bus to New York City 4 – Train to Philadelphia International Airport © OpenStreetMap contributors – Shopping Destinations – Museums, Art, and Cultural Venues Stops on Campus Riding Tips

Bus Stops: Make the Safe Choice Norristown High Speed Line 1. Lancaster Ave and Bryn Mawr Ave (Routes 105, 106) –Stay behind the yellow line or curb at all times and wait for the Frequency: 10-20 minutes th 2. Lancaster Ave and Pennswood Rd (Routes 105, 106) vehicle to stop before boarding. Route: 69 Street T.C. to Norristown T.C. –Board only at designated stops and stations and stay within the Train Stations: Direction: 69th Street Transportation Center view of the operator. – Upper Darby Business District 3. Bryn Mawr Station (Paoli/Thorndale Line) To make your trip easier – Connection: Market-Frankford Line 4. Bryn Mawr Station (Norristown High Speed Line) Have your fare ready for inspection or deposit into the farebox. Direction: Norristown Transportation Center Transit Passengers: If you will be using another bus or non- – Villanova University regional rail train to finish your trip, deposit an additional $1.00. – Connection: Routes 124/125 to King of Prussia Mall The operator will provide a transfer. at Gulph Mills Station Connections to: Schedules and Maps Fares

Market-Frankford Line Navigating SEPTA with your Bus/Subway/Elevated: $1.80 (Token); $2.25 (Cash) smartphone is easy. Regional Rail: $5.75 (Ticket); $7.00 (Cash) Frequency: 3-10 minutes th Norristown High Speed Line: Token + $0.50; $2.75 (Cash) Route: 69 Street T.C. to Frankford T.C. Official apps are available for iPhone/Android and SEPTA data is Save money by purchasing tickets and tokens before travel Connect at: available in many other apps, too. Apps at SEPTA Sales Locations, Ticket Offices, and the SEPTA 69th Street Transportation Center allow you to check schedules, plan trips, Website. The Market-Frankford Line is a high-speed view fares, and even see train/bus subway/elevated line serving neighborhoods in West locations on a real-time map! Traveling on Regional Rail? Philadelphia, University City, Center City, Old City, Purchase an Independence Pass ($12.00). No smartphone? Text the Stop ID on a bus sign It’s valid for travel all day and provides unlimited travel on all and North Philadelphia. for next departures or view the signs posted in SEPTA services. It’s only $0.50 more than a round trip ticket! all train stations.