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October 2000
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Created in 1965, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is an
interstate, intercounty and intercity agency that provides continuing, comprehensive
and coordinated planning to shape a vision for the future growth of the Delaware Valley
region. The region includes Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, as
well as the City of Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester
and Mercer counties in New Jersey. DVRPC provides technical assistance and
services; conducts high priority studies that respond to the requests and demands of
member state and local governments; fosters cooperation among various constituents
to forge a consensus on diverse regional issues; determines and meets the needs of
the private sector; and practices public outreach efforts to promote two-way
communication and public awareness of regional issues and the Commission.
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of the Delaware Valley. The outer ring symbolizes the region as a whole, while the
diagonal bar signifies the Delaware River. The two adjoining crescents represent the
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Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal
Transit Administration (FTA), the Pennsylvania and New Jersey departments of
transportation, as well as by DVRPC’s state and local member governments. The
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represent the official views or policies of the funding agencies.
cover design: The cover contains photographs of the Jenkintown Station parking lot and the Glenside
Station building and inbound platform superimposed on a copy of a conceptual improvement plan for the
Glenside business district prepared for the Commercial District Enhancement Plan for the Township of
Cheltenham, by Carter van Dyke Associates.
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Survey Date: May 9, 2000
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Map 1 : Noble Station Commutershed
Chart 1: Noble Station Passenger Profile
Survey Date: May 9, 2000
Mode of Arrival
Bus
6.0%
Drop Off
6.0%
Drove:SEPTA Lot
38.8%
Walk
35.8%
Drove: On Street
4.5%
Drove: Other
9.0%
Suggestions and Comments
Number of Comments
Improve access across tracks
Better amenities at Noble Station needed
Increase parking at nearby stations
Repair York Rd. stairs
Improve overall SEPTA service
Free or reduced price parking needed
Overcrowding / additional train cars needed
Positive remarks
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Survey Date: May 9, 2000
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Map 2 : Elkins Park Station Commutershed
Chart 2: Elkins Park Station Passenger Profile
Survey Date: May 9, 2000
Mode of Arrival
Carpool
0.6%
Bus
0.6%
Bicycle
1.7%
Drop Off
6.3%
Drove: Other
8.0%
Walk
43.2%
Drove: On Street
14.8%
Drove:SEPTA Lot
25.0%
Suggestions and Comments
Number of Comments
More Elkins Park parking needed
Better Elkins Park service needed
Improve station amenities
Overcrowding / additional train cars needed
Pleased with station personnel and/or amenities
Commuter parking concerns (on-street parking, monthly permit issues, etc.)
Poor on-time performance
Complaints concerning current construction
Bicycle issues
Service coordination needed
Change Jenkintown and Glenside to zone 2
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Final Destination Station
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Number of Responses
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Survey Date: May 10, 2000
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Map 3 : North Hills Station Commutershed
Chart 3: North Hills Station Passenger Profile
Survey Date: May 10, 2000
Mode of Arrival
Drop Off
7.2%
Bicycle
1.4%
Walk
30.4%
Drove:SEPTA Lot
59.4%
Drove: On Street
1.4%
Suggestions and Comments
Number of Comments
Prefer Glenside parking expansion
Improve access across tracks
Positive remarks / satisfied customers
Security concerns and issues
Poor R5 on-time performance
Prefer Jenkintown parking expansion
Prefer Ft. Washington parking expansion
Implement automated passenger service information system
Improve railcar maintenance
Restructure SEPTA service
Overcrowding / additional train cars needed
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Map 4 : Ardsley Station Commutershed
Chart 4: Ardsley Station Passenger Profile
Survey Date: May 10, 2000
Mode of Arrival
Bicycle
3.2%
Drop Off
25.8%
Drove: On Street
3.2%
Drove:SEPTA Lot
67.7%
Suggestions and Comments
Number of Comments
General parking issues (cost, increased lot size at other stations, geometry, etc.)
Improve station amenities
Bicycle issues
Overcrowding / more frequent service
Better vandalism prevention
Positive remarks concerning station renovations
Need for better access across tracks at Glenside
Reduce fares
Better maintenance of Suburban Station
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Final Destination Station
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Survey Date: May 11, 2000
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Map 5 : Glenside Station Commutershed
Chart 5: Glenside Station Passenger Profile
Survey Date: May 11, 2000
Mode of Arrival
Bicycle
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Drop Off
9.2%
Drove:SEPTA Lot
43.3%
Walk
29.1%
Drove: Other
3.4%
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Suggestions and Comments
Number of Comments
More Glenside parking needed
Repair / improve access across tracks
Increase parking lot size at various nearby stations
Better maintenance of parking lot / station
Overcrowding / additional train cars needed
Increase SEPTA service at various stations
Increase security
Poor on-time performance
Satisfied customers
Improve methods of ticket sales
Provide accurate, timely train info to customers
Improve permit enforcement
Get tenant for coffee shop
Reduce fares
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Survey Date: May 16, 2000
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Map 6 : Jenkintown Station Commutershed
Chart 6: Jenkintown Station Passenger Profile
Survey Date: May 16, 2000
Mode of Arrival
Carpool
0.4%
Taxi
0.2%
Bus
0.2%
Bicycle
0.2%
Train
2.3%
Drop Off
6.5%
Walk
16.9%
Drove: Other
0.8%
Drove: On Street
7.2%
Drove:SEPTA Lot
65.4%
Suggestions and Comments
Number of Comments
More spaces at Jenkintown needed
Parking policy concerns (cost, permit sales, overnight parking, etc.)
Improve SEPTA service frequency
More monthly permit sales needed
Improve station and parking lot maintenance
Overcrowding / additional train cars needed
Improve parking lot geometry
More parking at surrounding area stations needed
Improve ticketing enforcement
Improve bicycle facilities
Positive comments on service
Fare policy issues
Poor on-time performance
More / better handicapped services needed
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University City
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Number of Responses
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