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Students at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø have many different transportation options beyond those services offered by the College. 

Public Transportation

, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, serves ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø, Montgomery County, and the region. 

SEPTA's , at 54 N. ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Ave., is served by Paoli/Thorndale Line and provides connecting service from 105 and 106 and the , with the located at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Avenue and Moore Avenue. Information on schedules, maps, fares, station amenities, and system status can be found on SEPTA's website.

A number of neighboring transportation services , including Amtrak, NJ Transit and PATCO in New Jersey, and DART in Delaware.

The on taking public transit to and from the airport.

Biking

The provides helpful links to information on state laws for bicyclists. 

Among the safety recommendations from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation:

• Always wear a helmet. 
• Obey traffic laws.
• Obey stop signs and red lights.
• Never ride against the flow of traffic.
• Be predictable: Ride in a straight line with at least one hand on the handlebars. Check to be sure your path is clear, and change directions without swerving. Use hand signals to indicate when you are turning.
• Make yourself visible: Consider wearing bright cycling clothes. Put reflectors on your wheels and on the front and rear of your bike.
• At night, a front light and rear reflector are required.
• Carry a pump, a patch kit and a spare tube. Bring your cellphone in case of an emergency.

For more information on biking safety, visit the .

Local bicycle shops:

• , 606 W. Lancaster Ave. in ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø
• , 1046 W. Lancaster Ave. in ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø
• , 47 Lancaster Ave. in Ardmore

Walking

²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø's campus is close to a number of businesses, parks, and amenities that are accessible on foot. This Google Map shows the walk from the southern edge of campus to Montgomery Avenue and West Lancaster Avenue. Click and drag or zoom to view more details of the streets around campus.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offers that include:

• Wear light-colored, reflective clothing so you can be seen.
• Walk against traffic.
• Make eye contact with motorists before crossing the street.
• Be aware of your surroundings. 

Personal Car

²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø's campus has a speed limit of 15 miles per hour, and pedestrians have the right of way at all times, according to ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø's Campus Safety Department.

Information on parking, vehicle registration, fees, and penalties can be found on the Campus Safety website.

Information From Other Institutions

• Swarthmore College