WHEREAS, SEPTA is currently proposing to build a 5 STORY - 700 CAR PARKING GARAGE which will necessitate major reconstruction at the corner of Glenside and Greenwood Avenues, the construction of a two lane bridge on Glenside Avenue; temporarily paving over the newly planted park area on Glenside Avenue - among other drastic changes to the character of our Olde Wyncote neighborhood.

As concerned citizens of Cheltenham, we OPPOSE SEPTAS construction of a
5 STORY, 700 CAR PARKING GARAGE at the Jenkintown/Wyncote Train Station.
We have particular concerns about the consequences for Cheltenham including, but not limited to, the following:

The erection of a 5 story 700 car parking garage would:

A. Greatly detract from the aesthetics of the historic district of Olde Wyncote and dramatically decrease property values.
B. Dramatically increase traffic on the narrow and congested streets of Wyncote, which are already highly trafficked during the morning and afternoon peak hours.
C. Lead to an increased tax burden due to increased need for road repair.
D. Lead to an increase in vandalism and other types of criminal activity, because of the nature of a 5 story open parking structure, without 24 hour security.
E. Lead to an increased environmental burden on the Tookany Creek, due to construction consequences.
F. Heighten the probability of a HIT and RUN of our children and other residents due to commuters racing to catch the train.


- During the school year, school buses are already late in picking up children an extensive construction project will only add to the problem.

- Why should Wyncote, with its narrow and winding streets, be a host to an extra 300 cars per day from the outer suburbs? Why doesnt SEPTA concentrate on improving the service to stations North & West of us?

- SEPTA has broken its promises to our community before. Why should Wyncote neighbors depend on SEPTAs word now?



Cheltenham Chamber of Citizens