Conference LocationPLC 34 will be held at the Claudia Cohen Hall (249 South 36th Street).
Please note, the South Street Bridge will be closed until December 2010. Take this into consideration when driving, as online maps or GPS systems may not take this into account. For more information about alternate routes, please visit Penn Public Safety: South Street Bridge. Below you'll find information on making copies, transportation, and accommodations. If you have any questions about travel arrangements, please contact . Copy CenterTo make copies, the following copy center is conveniently located: Campus Copy Center main office: 3907 Walnut St., 215-386-6410 mini office: 3731 Walnut St., 215-386-6114 Accommodations(Download Philadelphia map in PDF) There are several lodging options within walking distance of the conference site. Hotels in Center City are also reasonably close to campus. Note: Hotel tax is 14% per room per night.
TransportationPublic Transportation:
The Market-Frankford subway (blue line) runs east to west on Market Street, with stops at 40th, 34th (University of Pennsylvania), 30th, 15th, 13th, and 11th Streets (and others farther east and west). The 34, 36, 13 and 11 trolleys stop at 36th and Samson Street and 37th and Spruce Streets. You can find time tables and maps here: One ride on the bus or subway costs $2 (bills and/or coins accepted, exact change required) or 1 token. Tokens are available at the PLC registration table, subway stations, the Penn Bookstore, and some stores, and cost $1.45 each.
Complete list of token sales locations
Taxis:
Parking:
In addition, metered parking is available on the street. If you choose to park on the street, be advised that parking regulations are strictly enforced. Keep the meter full of quarters or expect a parking ticket. Also pay close attention to signs. On some streets, parking is prohibited during rush hour (e.g. on Chestnut Street from 7-9am and on Walnut Street from 4-6pm). Violators are towed promptly. For safety reasons, avoid parking on quiet streets near campus (e.g. Samson); break-ins are more frequent there than on busy streets like Chestnut and Walnut. Generally, lots are also safe. The cheapest lots cost $8-10 for all day. Metered parking costs $1 per hour, 8am-8pm, Monday-Saturday. Guests of the Penn Tower Hotel can park for $9 per day in their parking garage. Non-guests can also park in the garage, space permitting, at a significantly higher rate. Train: SEPTA operates a regional rail line from the airport to the University Area/Center City. It runs every half hour, and takes 15-20 minutes to Center City. From the baggage claim area, follow signs to the train (there is a stop at each terminal). Purchase a ticket from the machine located near the elevator ($7.00) or from the conductor on board the train. Get off at the University City stop (Convention Ave. at South St.), 30th Street Station (30th and Market Sts.), or Suburban Station (16th Street and JFK Blvd.) depending on where your hotel is. Taxis are available from 30th Street Station.
Shuttle: Information is available at the ground transportation desk located in each terminal near the baggage claim area. Some shuttles that service University City and Center City are:
Penn Express, 215-223-1887 Philly Shuttle, 215-333-1441 Taxi: A taxi from the airport to the University City area costs $30-$35 and takes 20 minutes assuming no major traffic problems. Driving: Directions from the airport to campus, and from nearby cities to campus are available here. |