Locals
Speak Out on Paoli Transportation
Center Delays
By Gretchen
Metz, Staff Writer, Daily Local News
Rena Coyle drives
to the Paoli train station several times a week from her home
in Newtown, Delaware County, to take the Amtrak to New York
City. She works near Penn Station in the Big Apple. Timewise,
taking the train is about the same as driving, but dollarwise,
it is
half as expensive, she said.
"I love it,"
Coyle said of the train. "I was a die-hard driver. Now
the whole family has hung up their keys. I'm a convert."
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here to read the full article (PDF).
Chairwoman Tells Transportation Association Slip Ramp, Paoli
Center Concerns Can't Be Ignored
By
Gretchen Metz, Staff Writer, Daily Local News
EAST WHITELAND, March 26, 2008 - Carol Aichele wants
a Paoli Transportation Center up and running before she dies,
and she wants a slip ramp from the Pennyslvania Turnpike to
Great Valley completed by then, too.
The Chester County Commisioners’
chairwoman, in a presentation to members of the Transportation
Management Assocation of Chester County, was clear: “We
need to address these concerns. We can’t be put off
again.”
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here for full story (PDF).
Paoli Transportation Center Proves An Elusive Proposition
By
Gretchen Metz, Staff Writer, Daily Local News
So far, it’s
been a waiting game for the business community in Paoli.
The promised Paoli Transportation Center
was drafted a dozen years ago, and planned for several years
before that.
“And we’re waiting, we’re
waiting 15 years,” said David Rowland, a representative
from the Paoli Business & Professional Association who
attends discussions for the transportation center.
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here to read the full article (PDF).
Upper Main Line YMCA's "Healthy Heart Days"
 Be
our guest for Paoli Business Person Associaton Healthy
Heart Days. Experience YMCA membership with our 5-day
gift to the community. We’re opening our doors to everyone
from April 14-18. Try our wellness center and pools. Take
advantage of special Healthy Heart group exercise classes.
Hit tennis balls with our pros. There’s plenty to do
at the Upper Main Line YMCA.
We want you to Feel Great in ‘08.
Come see what we’re all about. Call for more information:
(610) 647-YMCA or visit
our website.
Please
click for more information about this event (PDF)
Welcome to Uptown Worthington
 The
hottest buzz in the area is the development of the old Worthington
Steel property at Rtes. 29 and 30. The plan is an amazing
collection of retail, residential and corporate space coordinated
with open areas and biking/walking trails, outdoor dining,
pet friendly and convenience-oriented living and playing space.
It is Disney’s “Celebration” on steroids
Please
click here for more information and photos of the Worthington
project..
 Coming
in April! But you can be a Sponsor NOW!
Tredyffrin Township
and Historic Preservation Trust is planning their next big
event: In the Mood - Jazz on the Porch and Dancin'
in the Barn, a wonderful evening filled with
great live music, food, drinks and all the fun and laughter
that happens whenever friends get together. Music provided
by Dave Renz and the 6th Street Quarternion - and dance champions
Angela McCabe and Wingo Hom for Hustle and Swing dancing at
its finest.
Mark your calendars for April 4 at the
Cedar Hollow Design Center and join the fun! Sponsorships
are available. Click
here for more details (PDF).
Seeking: Paoli
Area Volunteer - Reporter
Reporter needed to develop stories regarding the Greater Paoli
area for the association monthly news, "Paoli Press".
Articles may involve people, places, ideas, current events,
legislation and activities of the association itself. Writing
ability and a commitment to our community are paramount.
If interested or know someone who might
be so inclined, please contact Barb Mangos, editor, at mangos1@comcast.net.
 Historic
Waynesborough by
Richard Bollinger
Give the perfect gift - a little piece of historic Paoli -
to family and friends, Chester County clients, as well as
a great going away remembrance or a welcome to the area for
new residents. This Commemorative Paoli 250 watercolor is
available in numbered prints. Painted by Chester County artist
Richard Bollinger, the original painting, sponsored by Malvern
Federal Savings Bank, is displayed in the bank's Paoli branch.
A limited number of prints are still available for purchase
at $75.
Contact the PBPA
Secretary or send the following order information with
a check made out and mailed to:
PBPA
P.O. Box 550
Paoli, PA 19301
Quantity: ___________________
Total Cost (plus $10.00 shipping) $ _______________
Total: $________________
Please Print Name and Mailing
Address:
Name: _____________________________________
Address: __________________________________
City: ______________________________________
State: _________ Zip Code: __________________
The Walk
PBPA received a grant from the DCA for improvement of the
War Memorial/Train Station sidewalk. Tredyffrin Township assisted
in removal of the old sidewalk and curb. A new curb and walkway
is in the process of being completed as the Paoli Business
& Professional Association pushes forward with making
Paoli a more walkable town.
The sidewalk will include the existing
“Heroes Walk” engraved bricks honoring past and
present armed forces members. If you have not purchased a
brick to honor a member of your family, a friend or colleague
you can contact Dan Green at reschool@aol.com.
Click here for
more information.
The Bell
PBPA received a donation of an historic railroad train bell,
that once sounded a signal on an engine from the Erie-Pittsburgh
line. The Bell was contributed by Brian Walker in memory of
his Mother Patricia Walker. Ira Dutter of the Paoli Fire Company
aided in moving the bell from the Walker home to its new permanent
site at the War Memorial.
The Erie-Pittsburgh Rail Line was a branch
of the Pennsylvania Railroad that was the largest coal hauler
as well as the largest consumer of coal until diesel locomotives
emerged in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
Pedestrian Safety
Board Members, Andy Wilson and Dave Rowland met with Sergeant
Giaimo and Captain Chambers of the Tredyffrin Police in regards
to pedestrian safety. They are looking into enhancing the
cross-walks and the signage at the crosswalks to make Paoli
safer for the increasing numbers of Paoli walkers. Watch for
updates.
Paoli Master Plan – Transportation
Center
In 2001, the Paoli Community Master Plan was completed by
Norman Day Associates. This document lays out a vision for
long range development of the Paoli Community that incorporates
recommendations from the Paoli Rail Yard and Transportation
Center Plan (1996) and a study done on pedestrian facilities
and streetscaping (1996). The implementation timeline for
the Master Plan spans 20 years, although significant development
could happen in the next five to ten years.
The focal point of the Paoli Community
Master Plan is the new Paoli Transportation Center (PTC) which
is to be located approximately 800 feet to the west of the
existing train station. Due to the importance of the PTC,
the Master Plan follows principles of transit-oriented development,
which suggest a hierarchy of population densities and land
uses that correspond to the structure of transit corridors.
These findings will be supported by the adoption of new zoning
ordinances by both Tredyffrin and Willistown Townships for
the area.
Click here for details.
 Paoli
Town Pride Maps
Click here to view this whimsical
map of Paoli (PDF).
Advertising on the PBPA Web Site:
Banner ads:
- Sizes: 160 x 50 Cost: $200 for
6 months, $350 for 12 months
- 160 x 90 Cost: $250 for 6 months, $400
for 12 months
- 160 x 180 Cost: $350 for 6 months,
$600 for 12 months
Cost for ad preparation if needed:
- Static – non animated -
$ 40
- Animated - $ 80
- Flash - $100
Specs will be provided
for those preparing the ads themselves, contact
Marie Thibault for details.
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