Trolleyology: South Jersey Rapid Transit Evolution - Bridge Line to PATCO, Part 2

Join PTM staff, volunteers, members, and friends of the Museum for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics, stories of our collection, and tales of the Trolley Era that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations support our programming and are welcome and encouraged.

Presented by Bob Wright

As PATCO reached its 22nd year of service in 1990, its popularity was increasing and ridership was reaching new levels.  With reinstated rail connections to Atlantic City and expanded park-and-ride facilities at its New Jersey stations, as well as the establishment of a feeder bus service arrangement with NJ Transit, the ridership growth came as no surprise.  There remained the question of expansion, the impediment of the former Bridge Line and its limitations in the line's service to Philadelphia, and the realization that consideration had to be given to the line's infrastructure and fleet, each of which would need to be addressed in the early 2000s and therefore planned and programmed to budget and obtain funding.  Part 2 of this presentation will describe PATCO's task to upgrade and renew to continue to serve its coverage area into the 21st century.

When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7 PM ET

A Zoom link will be sent to you in a confirmation email after registration. For those who have registered by 12 PM on the day of the program, a reminder email will also be sent with an easy-to-click link to join the Zoom.

If you do not receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link, please reach out to Kristen Fredriksen at kfred@patrolley.org.