Temple University - Transportation

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There are many different options for transportation in Philly, as well as on campus. The escort service picks students up from parties and local streets. Even those that live off campus find that there are shuttles that routinely pick up and drop off around school. They run on a strict schedule, so students have to give themselves plenty of time. The main problems are that it only runs in a loop and doesn’t have many drivers. For travel specifically around the city, there are two subways: one going from north to south and the other from east to west. There are also trolleys and buses, but experienced students caution only to use them if you have a good sense of direction. Always have a back-up plan with Philly’s transportation; there is constant construction on weekends. Students say that the SEPTA rails can also be worth trying if you want to spend the extra money.

If you’re out for the night, be aware that the city shuts down at midnight, so you must depend on a cab or a friend’s car. The best advice? Avoid taking a cab! The drivers always overcharge; they sometimes even try to charge a fee for every person in the car. They will also try to pull a fast one by taking the longest route possible. Temple is very accessible by public transportation, except if coming from Delaware Avenue. A cab drive from campus to Delaware Avenue should only cost seven dollars; students learn the routes in order to make sure they aren’t getting ripped off. For those not so familiar with the city, they say the best thing to do is to remember 13th Street, which is the fastest way to get back to Temple.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Shuttle buses don’t run on time.... Shuttle buses don’t run on time. They leave you in the rain. One time, I sat on campus for an hour waiting for a shuttle. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

Transportation is so-so: not bad... Transportation is so-so: not bad during the day, but crappy at night. The shuttles are cool, I guess. And the regional rail is fairly decent, though, since it can take you to a lot of places. You just have to have patience with the transportation in the city. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

It grew on me, but I can’t stand... It grew on me, but I can’t stand the public transportation. SEPTA was cool, until about my third year, then it didn’t cut it. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

Subways should run later, but the... Subways should run later, but the shuttles that replace them work fine; the farther out from center city, the harder it gets to catch stuff, though. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

Temple shuttles are whack. They... Temple shuttles are whack. They use to come when you called, but now they run on a loop. They often have one driver, and you have to wait forever. 12345 Transportation Report

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