Wednesday, July 30, 2008

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

Journey into the skin of the earth and explore the amazing world of soil in this exciting new exhibit. Visitors will discover the amazing connections between soils and everyday life, and think about this hidden world in a whole new way.Handmade by ancient Aztecs? The work of supernatural powers? Or carefully crafted fakes? After decades of mystery, the real nature of crystal skulls is finally clear, thanks to scientists using modern technology to determine how they were made.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION







Wednesday, July 23, 2008

STI TRIP TO SEPTA

WE WENT ON A TRIP TO SEPTA AND WE GOT TO SEE HOW THEYY WORK IT AND CONTROL IT. PLUS WE NO HOW MUCH THE FARES COST (WELL I ALREABuses: $2
Subways: $2
Trolleys: $2
Regional Rail: Varies by Zone

ADA Paratransit: $4.00
Shared Ride: $4.00 Exact fare must be used for all modes, except Regional Rail.

Most customers do not pay the cash fare; they use one of the discounted options listed below
Tokens

Available online
Shop.SEPTA.org
Buses,
Subways, Trolleys,
ADA Paratransit $1.45 each

Prices for in multi-token packets:
2-packs - $2.90
5-packs - $7.25
10-packs - $14.50

Token machines Valid for one base fare. Available in multi-token packets only.

Tokens are not refundable.


Transfers Bus, Subway,
Trolley, Route 100



Route 200 $0.75 Transfers must be purchased when boarding first vehicle of trip

Transfers between Regional Rail and Route 200 series feeder buses eliminated effective July 2007
Zone Charges Suburban Bus Routes,
Route 100 $0.50 Zone charges based upon distance traveled.
TransPass

Monthly passes available online
Shop.SEPTA.org All modes, with some restrictions Weekly
$20.75

Monthly
$78.00 Valid for unlimited travel for all one-zone rides on any transit route.
Regional Rail customers traveling between Center City and Zone 1 stations during AM/PM peak hours require a Zone 1 TrailPass.
Transit routes with multiple fare zones will require a $.50 payment for each additional zone traveled beyond the first zone.

TrailPass

Monthly passes available online
Shop.SEPTA.org Regional Rail and other modes

ADA Paratransit Available in Weekly and Monthly Pass

Varies by Zone

Valid for travel on Regional Rail to destinations in the Zone indicated on the pass.
Zone 1 TrailPass required for peak hours.


Train Tickets
Single, Round-Trip, and 10-Trip Tickets to Center City

10- and Round-Trip Tickets available at
Shop.SEPTA.org
Regional Rail Varies by Zone and by peak/off-peak hours
Tickets purchased at the time of boarding will be charged the On-Board Sale price, whether or not the station ticket office is open.

Read information about the new Fare Credit Program for On-Board Ticket Sales.
Train Tickets -
Intermediate Branch Regional Rail Varies by Zone One-way fares for travel, at all times, in one direction to stations between zones
Train Tickets -
via Center City Regional Rail Varies by Zone One-way fares for travel to zones via Center City
Cross County
Monthly Pass

Available online
Shop.SEPTA.org Service outside the City, including all Suburban Bus Routes, Routes 100, 101, 102, and Regional Rail Per Trip:
$3.50 (A)
$4.00 (OB)

Monthly:
$96.00
Valid for unlimited travel outside Philadelphia.
Travel inside Philadelphia requires a $.50 Zone Charge.
Intermediate
Two Zone

Available online
Shop.SEPTA.org Regional Rail Per Trip:
$3.00 (A)
1-2 zones;
$3.50 (A)
3 or more zones;
$4.00 (OB)

Monthly:
$69.00 Valid on Regional Rail for travel through one or two zones outside Philadelphia
One Day
Convenience Pass

Available at
Shop.SEPTA.org Buses,
Subways, Trolleys $6.00


Valid for 8 trips on bus, subways, and trolleys on one day. Not valid for travel on regional rail

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STI TRIP TO SEPTA

STI TRIP 2 SEPTA