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Alternative NJ-2
From the southern terminus, Alternative NJ-2 would originate as a PATCO type rapid transit service in Glassboro at Exit 50 along Route 55 and travel north utilizing the median of the roadway. At the point were Route 55 merges into Route 42 the alignment would continue in the median of Route 42 until reaching the Route 42/I-295/I-76 interchange. Once the alignment reaches the interchange the service will run along the south side of Route 42, I-76 and I-676 until Camden. In Camden the new service would merge with the existing PATCO Speedline for service into Camden and Center City Philadelphia. The alignment would be entirely grade separated along major roadways with access primarily at park-and-ride lots.
Communities served would include: Glassboro, Harrison Township, Pitman, Mantua, Turnersville, Deptford, Runnemede, Bellmawr, Mount Ephraim, Haddon Township, Gloucester City, Camden and Center City Philadelphia.
A possible Phase II extension would be a separate, commuter-oriented service from Millville to Glassboro. Passengers would transfer in Glassboro for travel to Center City Philadelphia. The Phase II service would operate primarily in the median of Route 55, until the alignment reaches just south of the Cumberland Mall. After reaching the Cumberland Mall the alignment would shift onto the existing Conrail railroad right-of-way. Initially Phase II may be operated with a diesel rail vehicle with future plans for electrification to handle a PATCO type rapid transit service with through trains to Center City Philadelphia.
Communities served would include: Millville, Vineland, Pittsgrove, Franklin Township, Clayton, Elk Township and Glassboro.
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