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Transit Strike Contingency Plans
A strike against SEPTA's Philadelphia transit division has been averted
with negotiations scheduled to continue. Such a strike may pose transportation
problems for many faculty, staff and students of the University. To assure
full continuation of University operations and services, we recommend that
each department provide bulletin board space or other suitable means for
facilitating car pools. All individuals are urged to make transportation
plans in advance of the strike emergency.
Administrators are encouraged to be as flexible as possible in adjusting
hours for staff personnel to meet the needs of individuals and the operating
requirements of their departments. If possible, arrival and departure times
should be at other than commuter peak load periods. Where they can, individuals
are encouraged to walk to work or take alternate rail transportation rather
than drive to campus. All individuals who commute are advised to allow sufficient
time for the delays they are likely to encounter.
University business will continue as usual. Except for individuals taking
bona fide sick or paid time off, absence from work will be charged as lost
time. Administrators are, however, encouraged to use discretion in making
reasonable allowances for lateness attributable to transportation conditions.
Any questions concerning the time off guidelines may be directed to the
Department of Staff and Labor Relations at 898-6093.
Please refer to the information prepared by the University Department
of Transportation and Parking related to special parking and campus bus
service plans for use during the SEPTA strike.
Additional information may be obtained by calling the Department of Transportation
and Parking at 898-8667, by consulting a pre-recorded message at 898-6358,
or by visiting the web, www.upenn.edu/transportation/alerts.html
- -- Steven D. Murray, Vice President for Business Services
- -- John J. Heuer, Vice President for Human Resources
Guest Passes
- Additionally, the Department of Transportation is offering "Temporary
Guest" passes for the staff of affiliated institutions and organizations
that provide direct services to the University. These may be obtained at
the Department of Transportation & Parking, 447A 3401 Walnut St. A
valid ID or note from the employer is required in order to receive this
complimentary pass.
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Rideshare Program
In response to the possible SEPTA strike, the University is providing
a Rideshare service to assist individuals who might need a ride or are able
to provide a ride if there should be a strike. Instructions for accessing
the Rideshare listings have been posted on the Department of Transportation's
Homepage www.upenn.edu/transportation/alerts.html.
Please forward this information to co-workers who might be able to benefit
from this service.
The Rideshare voice mailbox was developed to provide a means of communication
between Penn employees who need, and those who can provide, a ride during
the SEPTA strike.
The mailboxes have been set up on two different telephone numbers: Offer
a RIDE- 573-4525; Need a RIDE- 573-4445.
Offer A Ride: Individuals who are willing to provide a ride, simply
leave a message stating their name, campus telephone number and their home
zip code.
If someone living in your area needs a ride, they will call you.
Need A Ride: Individuals who need a ride, will be able to listen
to a list of announcements. These announcements will be the names, campus
phone numbers and zip codes of people living in your area offering rides
to the University. You should call them directly to make travel arrangements.
Penn Plans for SEPTA Strike
Parking
- Suggested locations for all day parking include:
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- 31st & Chestnut (sw corner) Palestra Lot #5
- 34th & Chestnut (nw corner) Sheraton Hotel at 36th & Chestnut
- 34th & Chestnut (ne corner) Civic Center Garage
- 38th & Walnut (ne corner) Murphy Field Lot #33
- 40th & Walnut (nw corner) (University exit off Schuylkill)
Bus Service
Penn and Drexel shuttle buses will operate between the center of campus
(Houston Hall), and 30th Street Station, 16th and Locust Streets (Lindenwold
Terminal) and the 69th Street Terminal. These shuttle services are free
and available to all faculty, staff and students of both institutions with
a valid ID card. A pre-recorded message on 898-6358 and the Penn Transit
Home Page, http://www.upenn.edu/transportation/alerts.html
will identify any changes to the following schedules.
NOTE: Due to abnormal traffic conditions that are usually prevalent
during SEPTA strikes, the following time schedules should be used as guidelines
only.
The plaza in front of Houston Hall will serve as the Outbound Terminal
for all University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University buses. (Outbound
buses will also pickup at 33rd & Markets Streets.) Outbound Drexel buses
will pickup on the north side of Spruce Street in front of Houston Hall.
Outbound Penn buses will pickup on the south side of Spruce Street opposite
Houston Hall.
Note:
"P" indicates University of Pennsylvania
vehicles.
"D" indicates Drexel University vehicles.
30th
Street Station
(31st Street above Market St. SEPTA Bus Stop)
|
Inbound |
Outbound |
7:00 am P |
4:30 pm P |
7:30 am P |
5:00 pm P |
8:00 am P |
5:30 pm P |
8:30 am P |
6:00 pm P |
9:00 am P |
9:30 am P |
16th and Locust Streets |
7:00 am D |
4:15 pm P |
7:30 am P |
4:45 pm P |
8:00 am D&P |
5:15 pm D&P |
8:30 am P |
5:45 pm P |
9:00 am D |
6:00 pm D |
9:30 am P |
9:45 pm D |
69th Street Terminal (Picks up passengers if space
available at 52nd and Market Streets) |
7:00 am D |
7:30 am P |
4:15 pm P |
8:00 am D |
5:15 pm D&P |
8:30 am P |
6:15 pm P |
9:00 am D |
9:45 pm D |
9:30 am P |
UPHS Special Shuttles
The Medical Center will offer alternative transportation services, in
the event of a strike. There will be four special shuttle routes: on Baltimore
Avenue, Lancaster Avenue, Spruce Street (returning on Chestnut Street),
and Woodland Avenue. You must show a HUP, Presby, Penn or ARAMARK ID card
to ride these shuttles.
The stops on each route are:
- Baltimore Avenue
- 61st, 56th, 52nd, 46th, and 42nd streets.
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- Lancaster Avenue
- 63rd, 60th, 56th, 52nd, 46th, and 42nd streets.
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- Spruce Street-Chestnut Street
- 63rd, 60th, 56th, 52nd, 46th, and 42nd streets
- (heading east on Chestnut and west on Spruce)
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- Woodland Avenue
- 63rd Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, and 63rd,
- 60th, 56th, 52nd, 46th, and 41st streets, on Woodland.
These shuttles will operate from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 2:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Weekend service will not be offered.
All special shuttles will stop in front of Penn Tower on 33rd Street
and in the Myrin Circle in front of the Wright-Saunders Building at Presby.
The shuttles will be marked with a "UPHS Shuttle" sight, which
will also indicate the route. For shuttle information and updates, call
voice mail 349-5353.
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