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| − | '''Philadelphia''' is | + | {{Infobox Location |
| + | |country = United States | ||
| + | |state = Pennsylvania | ||
| + | |map = <map lat="39.95717071877576" lng="-75.1701107286501" zoom="12" view="0" float="right" /> | ||
| + | |pop = 1,553,165 (2013) | ||
| + | |plate = PA | ||
| + | |motorways = [[I-95]], [[I-76]], [[I-676]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''Philadelphia''' is the largest city in [[Pennsylvania]], [[USA]], and a major east coast metropolitan area. It borders the Delaware River and [[New Jersey]] to the east, and is accessible by [[I-95]] and [[I-76]]. | ||
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| + | == Hitchhiking out == | ||
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| + | === South on [[I-95]] towards [[Wilmington, DE|Wilmington]], [[DE]]; [[Baltimore]], [[MD]]; [[Washington DC]] === | ||
| + | ==== Market St. on-ramp ==== | ||
| + | Take a bus to Market St. and Front St., the eastern terminus of Market. East from the Front Street intersection turns right and becomes a very long on ramp for I-95 S. Traffic will be slow after coming around the bend, so don't stand too far down the ramp. The police are more likely to bother you if you are further onto the Interstate. | ||
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| + | == Accomodation and sleep == | ||
| + | {{infoneeded|Add places to sleep here. Wild camping places are good. Please '''do not''' add regular hostels. }} | ||
== Public transport == | == Public transport == | ||
| + | The Philadelphia-area public transportation network is called SEPTA ([http://www.septa.org website]). It encompasses local buses, subways, trolleys, and trains. You can get transit directions from their website or [http://maps.google.com Google Maps]. | ||
| − | + | === Buses, trolleys, subways === | |
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The buses and trolleys are nearly impossible to blackride on and, for the most part, remain within in the city anyway. | The buses and trolleys are nearly impossible to blackride on and, for the most part, remain within in the city anyway. | ||
The subway is good and cheap if you need to get around the city, but are also difficult to blackride on. | The subway is good and cheap if you need to get around the city, but are also difficult to blackride on. | ||
| + | === Regional Rail === | ||
However, the trains are fairly easy to blackride on. You can get out of the city in most any direction via SEPTA's regional rail train. Most of these trains don't check tickets until after you're on; if tickets are checked pre-boarding, just wait for the next train. Conductors come around after each stop checking for new fares, so unless you buy a ticket you'll be asked to get off at the next stop if you don't pay up on-board. However, many passengers leave their tickets on-board, so finding one before the conductor comes through is possible. | However, the trains are fairly easy to blackride on. You can get out of the city in most any direction via SEPTA's regional rail train. Most of these trains don't check tickets until after you're on; if tickets are checked pre-boarding, just wait for the next train. Conductors come around after each stop checking for new fares, so unless you buy a ticket you'll be asked to get off at the next stop if you don't pay up on-board. However, many passengers leave their tickets on-board, so finding one before the conductor comes through is possible. | ||
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| + | == Internet == | ||
| + | {{infoneeded|Places with free computers or WiFi, maybe the philadelphia free library?}} | ||
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| + | == Eating == | ||
| + | {{infoneeded|Free or cheap food}} | ||
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| + | == Places to avoid == | ||
| + | {{infoneeded|Dangerous neighborhoods, tourist traps}} | ||
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| + | == Other useful info == | ||
| + | {{infoneeded|Other info}} | ||
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| + | == Personal experiences == | ||
| + | {{infoneeded|Your experiences}} | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| − | [http://www.septa.org SEPTA Website] | + | * [http://www.septa.org SEPTA Website] |
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| − | [[ | + | * [[trash:Philadelphia]] |
| − | [[ | + | * [[wikipedia:Philadelphia]] |
| − | + | * [[nomad:Philadelphia]] | |
Revision as of 04:17, 13 March 2015
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Country:  |
United States |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,553,165 (2013) |
| Licence plate: | PA |
| Major roads: | I-95, I-76, I-676 |
| Meet fellow hitchhikers on Trustroots | |
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania, USA, and a major east coast metropolitan area. It borders the Delaware River and New Jersey to the east, and is accessible by I-95 and I-76.
Contents
Hitchhiking out
South on I-95 towards Wilmington, DE; Baltimore, MD; Washington DC
Market St. on-ramp
Take a bus to Market St. and Front St., the eastern terminus of Market. East from the Front Street intersection turns right and becomes a very long on ramp for I-95 S. Traffic will be slow after coming around the bend, so don't stand too far down the ramp. The police are more likely to bother you if you are further onto the Interstate.
Accomodation and sleep
| Hitchwiki could use your help to complete this article. You can help by expanding it. |
| Add places to sleep here. Wild camping places are good. Please do not add regular hostels. |
Public transport
The Philadelphia-area public transportation network is called SEPTA (website). It encompasses local buses, subways, trolleys, and trains. You can get transit directions from their website or Google Maps.
Buses, trolleys, subways
The buses and trolleys are nearly impossible to blackride on and, for the most part, remain within in the city anyway. The subway is good and cheap if you need to get around the city, but are also difficult to blackride on.
Regional Rail
However, the trains are fairly easy to blackride on. You can get out of the city in most any direction via SEPTA's regional rail train. Most of these trains don't check tickets until after you're on; if tickets are checked pre-boarding, just wait for the next train. Conductors come around after each stop checking for new fares, so unless you buy a ticket you'll be asked to get off at the next stop if you don't pay up on-board. However, many passengers leave their tickets on-board, so finding one before the conductor comes through is possible.
Internet
| Hitchwiki could use your help to complete this article. You can help by expanding it. |
| Places with free computers or WiFi, maybe the philadelphia free library? |
Eating
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| Free or cheap food |
Places to avoid
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| Dangerous neighborhoods, tourist traps |
Other useful info
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| Other info |
Personal experiences
| Hitchwiki could use your help to complete this article. You can help by expanding it. |
| Your experiences |
