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| Strike rumors going around; learned this from a pal of mine | |
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| Topic Started: Sep 15 2009, 07:24 PM (3,522 Views) | |
| CVPI19 | Sep 15 2009, 07:24 PM Post #1 |
Allegheny,and Midvale PTV Leader & Correspondent
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One of my pals on the 32 who told me that he got a letter from TWU 234 mentioned that they are going to vote to strike on the 11th of next month and possibly walk off of the job if SEPTA messes up big time. I will get anymore info in regards to this if it becomes available like deadline date, etc but lets hope this doesn't become a reality.
Edited by CVPI19, Sep 15 2009, 07:43 PM.
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| ctrabs74 | Sep 15 2009, 11:03 PM Post #2 |
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Did they every hold a strike vote? I would imagine one would be forthcoming if it hasn't happened yet... |
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| CVPI19 | Sep 15 2009, 11:51 PM Post #3 |
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Martin who is a former Allegheny operator who went to Midvale with the 32 and one of my contacts from Midvale told me this and he said October 11th is the date that they are going to vote on whether to strike or not. If the strike card is played they we are in for alot of trouble the city doesn't need this strike especially with their own budget woes at stake if people don't have a ride to and from work. I have came up with my own plan in the event this strike becomes a reality and that is ride a bike to work until the 32 and 9 are restored. |
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| Tritransit Area | Sep 16 2009, 07:49 AM Post #4 |
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Why not bike to work anyway? It'll be a great way to exercise, go green, and such. |
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| SouthernSeptaRida215 | Sep 16 2009, 01:32 PM Post #5 |
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The bike idea ain't bad but some people dont have bikes and people can barely pay bus fare Via Tokens or Transfers buying week after week or day by day |
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| Van2006ko | Sep 16 2009, 04:17 PM Post #6 |
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I can't bike to college!! That's a hell of a hill near it, not to mention several other hills along the way. Edited by Van2006ko, Sep 16 2009, 04:18 PM.
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| redarrow5591 | Sep 16 2009, 05:12 PM Post #7 |
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Not to mention the Wissahickon Creek Valley/Forbidden Drive, or my preferred: City Avenue to School House to Germantown and climb climb climb!!!! *Germantown Avenue is mostly uphill from Berkley Street by WJECS all the way to Bethehem Pike. Its about 3% for almost 5 miles. |
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| buswizard | Sep 16 2009, 05:29 PM Post #8 |
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Wow, I never thought of it that way, Nolan but I agree 100%. Chestnut Hill must be way high above sea level. I mean, if it was downhill or level, then it would've been Chestnut Valley or Chestnut Plain. Once you pass Barren Hill, it's downhill all the way to Plimmith Meeting. BTW I could easily use my scooter to go to school but I could get robbed in Allegheny territory. Edited by buswizard, Sep 16 2009, 05:29 PM.
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| Van2006ko | Sep 16 2009, 05:32 PM Post #9 |
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The hill in Chestnut hill is the hill which I'm referring to Nolan!! That hill is a bitch! I Tried walking up it once and well, I tired!! the 56xxs move up them pretty good, wished I could say the same thing about the hybrids and the nabis!! |
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| TRANSIT_FREAK | Sep 16 2009, 06:03 PM Post #10 |
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Are you kidding me? What happened with the strike talks last time? |
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| Septa_kid | Sep 16 2009, 07:22 PM Post #11 |
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i can't do the bike thing, because 2 reasons: 1) i cannot afford a bike, 2) even if i had a bike, i dunno how to ride them |
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| Tritransit Area | Sep 16 2009, 09:29 PM Post #12 |
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LOL, my post really was directed towards CVP19 since that's his alternative to the 32 and 9, but thanks for your comments! However, it'd be great if people in this city really made an effort to bike and ride when possible. We could even make the case to have provisions for bike racks on rail cars if there was enough interest. It's amazing how many people ride bikes in the Phoenix area. Of course, outside of the mountains, the land seems to be flat for the most part. |
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| redarrow5591 | Sep 17 2009, 02:06 PM Post #13 |
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Which hill are you talking about Kyle? Chestnut Hill is mostly HILLS. |
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| CACrafter88bk2504 | Sep 17 2009, 03:36 PM Post #14 |
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The ride on the inbound trips on route L that come from Plymouth Mall & Germantown & Northwestern Avenues consists of a hill that runs along Germantown Avenue, from Hampton Road up to Laughlin Lane. The climb is especially notable along Germantown & Sunset Avenues. Waterman Avenue can be a bit dicey. |
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| Van2006ko | Sep 17 2009, 03:52 PM Post #15 |
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The hill which I'm referring to is on Germantown OK, starts at Chestnuthill college and continues up to the loop where the 23 runs at!! 1 mile of a pretty steep hill.
Edited by Van2006ko, Sep 17 2009, 03:57 PM.
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