Pennsauken Transit Center
| Company type | Transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | October 14, 2013 |
| Headquarters | Pennsauken Township , United States |
| Products | Intermodal rail services (River Line light rail, Atlantic City Line commuter rail) |
Pennsauken Transit Center (labeled simply as Pennsauken on the Atlantic City Line platforms) is a New Jersey Transit facility located in Pennsauken Township, within Camden County. It functions as a key intermodal hub connecting the River Line light rail with the Atlantic City Line commuter rail service. The station also provides access to the Delair community and an adjacent industrial area. The total expenditure for building the station reached $39.747 million, with $39.104 million supplied through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Following a construction period of two years, the station commenced operations on October 14, 2013.
Configuration
At this location, the Atlantic City Line traverses above the River Line via an elevated embankment. A three-story structure approximately tall, featuring a glass exterior designed by local artist J. Kenneth Leap that pays tribute to influential women from Pennsauken’s past, links the two transit levels.[1][2] The Atlantic City Line is served by two high-level platforms equipped with canopies covering its dual tracks, while the River Line utilizes a single low-level platform with its own canopy.[3] Commuters benefit from 275 complimentary parking spaces at the station. Ticket purchases are facilitated through automated ticket machines.
The development also incorporated new track crossovers and signal systems to improve operational versatility.[2]
History
When the River Line began service in 2004, it did not include a stop in Delair nor offered connections to the Atlantic City Line. Community interest prompted planning for an infill station starting in 2007.[1]
In August 2009, New Jersey Transit submitted an environmental assessment, receiving a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) from the EPA by October of that year.[2][4] Construction commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on October 19, 2009,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name initially focusing on the River Line platform. The subsequent $13.8 million phase—which encompassed platforms for the Atlantic City Line, parking facilities, and drainage enhancements—was approved by NJ Transit's Board on July 13, 2011.[5]
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