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Old 05-10-2008, 06:25 PM
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Default Ballgame from the bridge at night

On Tuesday May 13th and Wednesday May 14th when the Camden Riversharks will be hosting the Long Island Ducks, the South walkway will be open until 10pm or 30 minutes after the last out.
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cool ! thanks for the info

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On Tuesday May 13th and Wednesday May 14th when the Camden Riversharks will be hosting the Long Island Ducks, the South walkway will be open until 10pm or 30 minutes after the last out.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:27 AM
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Wow - a policy that makes sense and encourages walking!

Several times in the past seeing shows at the Tweeter Center - it would have been VERY nice if the bridge was still open so that we could WALK home...
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Old 05-12-2008, 09:34 AM
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Unfortunately, the bridge is only open late one week per year as part of National Bike Week.

There are definitely events on the Camden waterfront that would be much more accessible if the bridge is open late. The cynic in me says that PATCO doesn't really care about keeping the walkway open late because they don't make money on walkers, unlike the "Hi Speed Line" or the bridge tolls. But realistically, I'm sure that "desirable" bridge traffic decreases quite rapidly as it gets dark, making the costs for patrolling hard to justify.
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Old 05-12-2008, 10:40 AM
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They also don't have the money for extra security at night. Not having it open at night would limit the hours someone could jump off the bridge and when the bridge was open after dark there was a problem with muggings and drug use.
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Old 05-13-2008, 08:55 PM
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**** DRPA !!!

I was up there with mpennsky ( we were the only ones up there) taking photos of the game when we were told by security that we weren't allowed to be taking ANY photos from the bridge.
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At least someone got a photo

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Old 05-16-2008, 12:07 PM
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Old 05-16-2008, 07:20 PM
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Wow - a policy that makes sense and encourages walking!

Several times in the past seeing shows at the Tweeter Center - it would have been VERY nice if the bridge was still open so that we could WALK home...

I don't think too many people would opt to walk home after an event in Camden, the bridge isn't RIGHT next to the Tweeter...err...Susquahanna bank center, you have to walk a few blocks in a not so nice area.
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Old 05-20-2008, 12:23 PM
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When I was up there I saw Camden, DRPA and Rutgers police near the stadium and bridge .
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