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Originally Posted by PHL10
Although our system doesn't function like the DC Metro, SEPTA does offer some of that mobility in the core. That is, easy transfers between the trollies, the El, and the subway to get different locations in the core but to Joe Visitor, it doesn't appear that way from a naming convention.
Another thing I would change along those lines is naming the spur it's own line with a different color. In my experience with other systems, the Spur would be considered a separate line that runs between Fern Rock and 8th and Market. "If you catch the Purple Line at Olney, it will take you to 8th and Market" is much simpler than "Catch the subway but not the regular subway, the Spur. You catch it at the same station as the Broad Street subway and it's the identical color code but it's got an R and has a different destination." I mean, if you don't live here, it's not clear at all.
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agreed, the spur is essentially a separate route that just uses many of the same stops as the main BSL. making it a different color makes sense.
one thing I have steadfastly avoided is calling the MFL the "El". Most of the time when I have taken that line, it has been in Center City where it is underground. that is another confusing thing to non-residents, calling a line that is both underground and above ground an el (although in NYC they still call lines that go above ground in the outer boroughs the "subway.") I'll either call it the MFL or the blue line. but calling it the L line might be ok, although it's kind of cheating. I'll allow it though if it makes things clearer.
I also just read this page explaining the recommendations septa is making:
https://planning.septa.org/projects/...commendations/
one confusing thing is that they are calling BSL express trains B2 in a solid orange square, while making the sports express B2 in a white square with orange outline. they should call the sports express B2S or something. Same goes for the T3 trolley lines, don't know what the difference is there (local / express?)
One other interesting thing: they mention that they are working with PATCO to "remove the
real and perceived barriers" between the two services - does that mean free interchange? does the PATCO line essentially become a SEPTA subway line?