Southern New Jersey
to Philadelphia
Mass Transit Expansion Alternatives Analysis Study
The Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), a subsidiary of The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), is currently evaluating the need and potential for expanded rapid transit service to Gloucester, Camden, Cumberland and portions of Atlantic and Salem counties. This is a continuation of a previous feasibility study completed in 2005 which strongly endorsed pursuing increased rail transit options in this corridor to address transportation and mobility needs.*
Several alternatives for rail transit expansion are being studied through an Alternatives Analysis (AA) process. The goal of an AA is to identify a preferred alternative that best addresses the transportation deficiencies and study area needs in a cost-effective way.
Participation by the public is crucial to define the needs and goals that the proposed investments must address and to define the alternatives under consideration. Three rounds of public open houses are planned for the AA study. For more information please review the Public Involvement information on this website. Project documents and information will also be updated on this website as the study progresses.
* Please note that the previous study evaluated and recommended transit investments in Southern New Jersey and also in Philadelphia. These investments are independent of each other and are being pursued through separate, parallel Alternatives Analysis studies. This study covers only the transit expansion options identified for Southern New Jersey. For information about transit expansion options being studied for Philadelphia please see the Philadelphia Alternatives Analysis study (Click Here).
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