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Alternatives
The table below compares the 3 alternatives using information
supplied publicly by STV Inc., the company conducting the feasibility
study for the DRPA:
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NJ-3 |
NJ-2 |
NJ-1 |
| Description |
Phase
I - This service would begin in Center City Philadelphia and
follow the existing PATCO line to Camden, NJ, where it would diverge
from the existing PATCO line onto Conrail's existing railroad
right-of-way to Glassboro. The alignment could be fully grade separated
like the existing PATCO Line, or partially grade-separated at major
crossroads, with crossing gates at smaller crossroads. Partial
grade-separated would require a Modified PATCO vehicle powered by a
third rail on the existing alignment between Camden and Philadelphia,
and an overhead power source on the remainder of the alignment to
Glassboro.
Small local stations and large park-and-ride stations would be provided
to allow residents to access this service close to home or at a more
automobile friendly location with adequate parking facilities.
Phase II - This extension would be a separate,
commuter-oriented limited service from Millville to Glassboro.
Passengers would transfer to the Phase 1 service in Glassboro for
travel north to Center City Philadelphia. The Phase II service would be
entirely in the Conrail rail right-of-way and initially operated with a
diesel vehicle that could eventually be electrified and converted to
PATCO or Modified PATCO type service with through trains to
Philadelphia. |
Phase I
- This new service would begin in Center City
Philadelphia and follow the existing PATCO line to Camden. NJ. In
Camden the new service would diverge from the existing PATCO line and
travel south alongside of 1-676 and NJ Route 42 to NJ Route 55. It
would continue south in the median of NJ Route 55 to Exit 50 in
Glassboro. The alignment would be entirely grade separated. Access to
this service would be primarily at park-and-ride lots
Phase II - This extension would be a separate,
commuter-oriented service from Millville to Glassboro. Passengers would
transfer to the Phase I service in Glascboro for travel to Center City
Philadelphia. The Phase II service would operate primarily in the
median of NJ Route 55, but south of the Cumberland Mall would be on the
existing Conrail rail right-of-way. Initially Phase II would be
operated with a diosel vehicle, but it could eventually be electrified
and convened to a PATCO type service with through trains to Center City
Philadelphia. |
This new
service would begin in Center City Philadelphia and follow the existing
PATCO line to Camden, NJ. In Camden the new service would diverge from
the existing PATCO line and travel south alongside of 1-676 and NJ
Route 42 to the Atlantic City Expressway- It would continue south in
the median of the A.C. Expressway to Williamstown at NJ Route 536- The
alignment would be entirely grade separated and along major roadways,
not through local towns. Access to this service would be primarily at
park-and-ride lots. |
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NJ-3 |
NJ-2 |
NJ-1 |
| Areas Directly Served |
Phase I - Glassboro/ Rowan University, Pitman,
Wenonah, Woodbury Heights, Woodbury, 1-295, Westville, Brooklawn,
Gloucester City, Camden, Center City Philadelphia
Phase II - Clayton, Franklinville,Newfield,
Vineland, Millville |
Phase I - Glassboro, Gloucester County College,
Deptford, Runnemede, Bellmawr, Audubon Park, Audubon, Camden, Center
City Philadelphia
Phase II - Millville, Vineland, Newfield,
Franklinville, Clayton |
Winslow, Washington Township, Gloucester, Deptford,
Runnemede, Bellmawr, Audubon Park, Audubon, Camden, Center City
Philadelphia |
| Capital Cost (Phase I ONLY) |
$1.4 billion
$77.2 million /mile
$1.8 billion
$96.0 million /mile
Partial / Full Grade Separation |
$1.4 billion
$88.1 million /mile |
$1.5 billion
$78.9 million /mile |
| Alignment Length (New Line ONLY) |
18.5 miles |
16.2 miles |
18.9 miles |
| Annual Operation & Maintenance Cost |
$34.3 million |
$33.5 million |
$38.0 million |
| O&M Cost Per Mile |
$1.85 million |
$2.07 million |
$2.01 million |
| Potential Market |
20,700-31,100 daily
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17,600-26,600 daily (Year 2025) |
TBD |
| Capital Cost per Ridership (Low Est) |
$67,633 / $86,957
Partial / Full Grade |
$79,545 |
NA |
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NJ-3 |
NJ-2 |
NJ-1 |
| Park & Ride Stops |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Local Stops in Towns |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Serves I-295 to Rt. 42 Commuters |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Serves Rt. 55 to Rt. 42 Commuters |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Serves Rt. 42 Commuters In Washington
Township/Turnersville Area |
Yes
(Park & Ride at Rts. 55 & 553 just 5 miles away) |
Yes
(Park & Ride at Rts. 55 & 553 just 5 miles away) |
Yes |
| Opportunity for Reverse Commute |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Promotes Economic Redevelopment |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Promotes Suburban Sprawl |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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