Category: Getting Around the City

City of Philadelphia Parking, Security, Logistics & Transportation Information for Pope Francis’ visit

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RELEASES INFORMATION IN PREPARATION FOR WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES AND PAPAL VISIT   Philadelphia, September 16, 2015 – The City of Philadelphia released details about its preparations for the World Meeting of Families – 2015 Philadelphia from Tuesday, September 22nd until Friday, September 25th, and the Papal Visit during the weekend of… Read More City of Philadelphia Parking, Security, Logistics & Transportation Information for Pope Francis’ visit

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Road, Highway & Bridge Closures from Penndot & DRPA for Pope Francis’ Visit

Major highways and the Ben Franklin bridge will close and traffic will be restricted in the city during Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia. MAJOR HIGHWAYS The following highway closures will start at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 25th: *I-76 eastbound from I-476 to I-95 *I-76 westbound from I-95 to US Route 1 *I-676 will be… Read More Road, Highway & Bridge Closures from Penndot & DRPA for Pope Francis’ Visit

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Secret Service to Release 3-D Simulation Video for Papal Visit Security Zones

On Thursday, Mayor Michael Nutter and Secret Service officials showed video of this 3-D simulation of security zones during the papal visit. The Secret Secret said it will not make these simulated videos available to the public at this time, but it did provide a clearer image of what the security parameters will look like. Each… Read More Secret Service to Release 3-D Simulation Video for Papal Visit Security Zones

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City of Philadelphia Releases Car Parking Map for Papal Visit

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced the city’s parking plan for some residents during the papal visit. He announced towing of cars parked in designated areas of Center City – that are not moved – with be towed starting Sunday, September 20th. Notices will go out by Monday, September 14th for the parking zones. This is to accommodate… Read More City of Philadelphia Releases Car Parking Map for Papal Visit

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Septa is Adding Stops to Broad Street Line & Market Frankford Line for Pope Francis’ Visit

Riders can purchase 3-Day Papal Transit Passes for $10 – $5 if you qualify for a reduced fare – that cover travel on subways trains, buses and trolleys from Saturday, Sept. 26 to Monday, Sept. 28. Those tickets as well as tokens can be purchased at SEPTA sales locations. Cash can also be used to… Read More Septa is Adding Stops to Broad Street Line & Market Frankford Line for Pope Francis’ Visit

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Up To Date Pope Francis Visit Ticket Map, Security Zones & Perimeter Fencing

The United States Secret Service has just released a detailed map outlining security zones, screening points and pedestrian routes for Pope Francis’s visit to Philadelphia later this month. They’re calling the document a “pedestrian walking map,” and it outlines pedestrian routes to all papal visit events for the weekend of September 26-27. The security perimeter will… Read More Up To Date Pope Francis Visit Ticket Map, Security Zones & Perimeter Fencing

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Transportation Update – RiverLink Ferry From Camden, NJ to Philadelphia

   RiverLink Ferry service from Camden, NJ Waterfront to the Philadelphia Waterfront will be available during the Pope’s visit.  The RiverLink Ferry will be running and proving additional service Sept. 26-27. The ferry will run from 7:30 a.m. until midnight and customers will need to buy tickets ahead of time for certain travel times. The cost… Read More Transportation Update – RiverLink Ferry From Camden, NJ to Philadelphia

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Transportation Update – Septa Airport Line Map

To accommodate passengers and employees at Philadelphia International Airport during the pope’s visit, SEPTA will run its Airport Regional Rail Line in and out of the city every 30 minutes all day and evening, but with stops at only two other stations. SEPTA officials described rail- and bus-route adjustments for people leaving the airport on… Read More Transportation Update – Septa Airport Line Map

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Transporation Update – Patco Stations in Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill outlined its traffic plan for the papal weekend in September, saying parking restrictions on 25 township streets and a heavy police presence will be used to “control the chaos” from crowds trying to reach Philadelphia. The parking restrictions are centered on the PATCO Woodcrest station, one of only four in South Jersey that… Read More Transporation Update – Patco Stations in Cherry Hill

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Transportation Update – Tour Bus Parking Information

Buses and RVs will fill the parking lots at Philadelphia’s sports complex for Pope Francis’ visit next month. The lots at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and Wells Fargo Center will be primary bus parking locations during the Sept. 26-27 visit. Transportation manager Go Ground says additional parking locations will be determined by the final number… Read More Transportation Update – Tour Bus Parking Information

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Papal Visit Playbook – How to Prepare to Visit Philadelphia For the WMOF15

From the World Meeting of Families Papal Playbook World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Papal Visit Playbook: How to Prepare You’ve already taken step one in preparing; you’re reading the Papal Visit Playbook. This guide will continue to provide you updates that will help you enjoy and take full advantage of this memorable event,… Read More Papal Visit Playbook – How to Prepare to Visit Philadelphia For the WMOF15

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Amtrak is Adding Cars, Trains and Stops in Philadelphia during Pope’s Visit

Amtrak says it’s adding trains and cars to help travelers get around during Pope Francis’ U.S. visit next month.The rail carrier says it will add 34 extra trains for Francis’ Sept. 26-27 Philadelphia stop and lengthen regularly scheduled trains while Francis is in New York and Washington. Some of the extra trains will use equipment borrowed… Read More Amtrak is Adding Cars, Trains and Stops in Philadelphia during Pope’s Visit

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New Jersey Transit is Selling Special Papal Passes Today

New Jersey Transit is now selling special transportation passes for September 26 & 27. It is for two train lines only, The Atlantic City Line with approximately 1,100 tickets available for each day, and the River Line with approximately 4,100 tickets available each day. The Atlantic City line will be an express train from Atlantic… Read More New Jersey Transit is Selling Special Papal Passes Today

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Up to Date Map for Papal Visit with Security Perimeter, Vehicle Zones, Security Areas, Fencing and Transporation

This should be the final map from the City of Philadelphia for Pope Francis’ visit in September. If you are arriving on Amtrak from anywhere on the Northeast Corridor you will have to walk from 30th Street Station to your destination. If you are coming in on New Jersey Transit Atlantic City Line, you will… Read More Up to Date Map for Papal Visit with Security Perimeter, Vehicle Zones, Security Areas, Fencing and Transporation

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New Jersey Transit Announces Train Schedules for Atlantic City Line and Riverline

NJ TRANSIT will offer limited special service on its Atlantic City Rail Line and River Line for people attending the World Meeting of Families and Papal visit on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2015. The service is limited in order to keep crowd numbers consistent with the maximum capacity that will be available.… Read More New Jersey Transit Announces Train Schedules for Atlantic City Line and Riverline

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Bike Map Released by Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for Pope’s Visit

The Bicycle Coalition has released an interactive Bicycle map of the city in advance of the Pope’s visit. They have created an online map detailing the security perimeter, bicycle lanes and trails in and around the City. Many questions remain at this point as to where there will be places to park bicycles and if trails through the city will be… Read More Bike Map Released by Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for Pope’s Visit

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Places to Stay – Sleep on The Battleship New Jersey during Pope’s Visit to Philadelphia

Visitors who need a place to stay can live aboard the Battleship New Jersey, docked in Camden directly across the river from Philadelphia. There are 400 bunks for $75 per person for a night between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Those are the same bunks where sailors slept. The price includes breakfast and dinner. Guests also will… Read More Places to Stay – Sleep on The Battleship New Jersey during Pope’s Visit to Philadelphia

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Sneakers will be the shoes of choice for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia

Everyone who want to attend any of the event for Pope Francis’ visit in September will be required to walk for miles unless you are coming in to the city on Public Transportation like the Septa Regional Rail lines or using Patco. Most of the downtown area will be closed to traffic, including tour buses.… Read More Sneakers will be the shoes of choice for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Schools and Businesses will be closing early for Pope Francis visit

Philadelphia Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 23 and Friday, September 25. The superintendent of schools is now requesting the school system also be closed on Thursday, September 24 after the release of the initial Security and Logisitical Maps released by the City.  Local businesses are also considering closing as early as Noon on… Read More Philadelphia Schools and Businesses will be closing early for Pope Francis visit

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100,000 people a day expected to walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge

Walking will be the only option for some who want to join the World Meeting of Families and Papal visit in Philadelphia in late September. Local law enforcement is gearing up for up to 100,000 people per day crossing the Bridge. There will be security checkpoints before getting into the City of Philadelphia. So after… Read More 100,000 people a day expected to walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge

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Official Road Closure Plan for the City of Philadelphia Papal Visit

The official map is here, roads will be closed to vehicles from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River. The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed, and parts of West Philadelphia will also be closed to vehicles. Also, many major highways will begin closing on Thursday Night, September 24. During the weekend, PennDOT is also… Read More Official Road Closure Plan for the City of Philadelphia Papal Visit

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