PRLA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
ALL MEMBERS:
It is official!
Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) will
NOT issue Avis Chauffeur Drive Program any type operating authority now or
in the future per discussion had between myself and Vince Fenerty (PPA Executive
Director) during the monthly PPA Executive board meeting held yesterday.
You
were made aware of this initial decision when Tony Viscusi (Global
Limousine), Roman Barkan (Concord Limousine) and myself attended the PPA TLD
meeting held Thursday February 4, 2010. At that time, Fenerty made his intentions
known to this group to not allow this type entity acquire operating authority
as it clearly violates current regulations. Michael Baretto (Flyte Tyme Limousine)
was also in attendance to hear this much anticipated news.
Thank you
for those who have assisted over the years of keeping the regulators informed
and by applying
the proper pressure in presenting factual information to assist the PPA
with making this proper decision. We can now count Philadelphia as another
major city that stopped the initiative of Avis in any further efforts they
may consider around the country.
Respectfully,
Philip Philip S. Jagiela
Aries Limousine Service/President
2006 Limo Digest Most Dedicated Association Leader
Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association/President
2008 LCT Association of The Year Winner
800-573-5466
www.aries-limousine.com
www.prlamembers.com
ALL MEMBERS:
Due to the pending weather prediction, and fact that most are still far behind
in the "catch up" from last week storms, we have decided to cancel this month
meeting for Wednesday, Feb 17th.
However, this does not mean we do not have significant issues to be discussed,
resolved and in need of your participation. We will keep you apprised of all
developments and indicate where you too can assist with our various efforts
for sustaining your business.
Respectfully,
Philip
ALL MEMBERS:
If you are not yet shoveled out from the weekend storm, be prepared
to be buried yet again on Wednesday with the latest storm, LOL.
With the pending
weather, we have decided to postpone our monthly meeting by one week. The
new information is as follows:
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2010
6:30PM
RECEPTION WITH 7:00PM SHARP! DINNER TO FOLLOW
TREVOSE FIRE
COMPANY
TWINING HALL
4900 E STREET ROAD
TREVOSE, PA 19053
Get
directions -->
Kindly take a moment to RSVP your intention to
attend to Tony Viscusi at: asv@gogloballimo.com or
215-334-7900
Featured speaker will be Pete Corelli from Lakeview Custom Coach.
Pete has been a long time member of the industry who has served
on a number of Executive boards (including the PRLA) and
is founder and President of Lakeview. Please take note of this
change in date and mark your calendar to attend as we will share
the results of the PPA/Avis Chauffeur Drive program along with
our legislative initiatives regarding SB759.
Respectfully,
Philip S. Jagiela
Aries Limousine Service/President
2006 Limo Digest Most Dedicated Association Leader
Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association/President
2008 LCT Association of The Year Winner
800-573-5466
www.aries-limousine.com
www.prlamembers.com
Happy (and prosperous) new year to one and all!
I want to take this
opportunity to offer my sincere wishes that we were all able to enjoy
the Holiday season. Business continues to be cyclical but we seem to view
improvement in our customer base returning to their transportation needs.
I had the great pleasure starting off the season by participating in
the annual Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association "Limo By Santa" event on Monday December
14, 2009. Accompanying Santa on this most worthwhile event were representatives
from the following companies:
- Aries Transportation Group
- Global Limousine
Service
- Private Coach Limousine Service
- Profile Transportation
Service
What a blessing it was for our members to view the great
joy and excitement brought to the children at St. Christopher
Hospital for Children during this now our seventh year. You cannot truly
understand what this event means to the kids until you have participated
in such an event. A Big Thanks to those who made this an annual calendar
event with your huge donation of toys, limousines and time. Such
a success it was that the staff have already marked their calendar for
us to return this year on Monday December 13, 2010.
Not
shown in the photo, but is an annual participant, is
Liz Hunter of
Limo
Digest magazine.
In
closing, I ask that you please take a moment to read this story
as written by one of Santa's helpers- Linda Jagiela (click here
to read the story). Once
you read this, you too may be inspired to mark your calendar to be
certain you do not miss such a great opportunity to be part of the
eighth annual Limo By Santa event.
So you
see Virginia, yes there really is a Santa Claus..... Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year,
Santa
Philip S. Jagiela
Aries Limousine Service/President
2006 Limo Digest Most Dedicated Association Leader
Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association/President
2008 LCT Association of The Year Winner
800-573-5466
www.aries-limousine.com
www.prlamembers.com
ALL MEMBERS: Important information for those traveling I-95.....
“ Maryland SafeZones Automated Speed Enforcement pilot
program has begun and is coming to the I-95 ETLs Project.
The Maryland SafeZones program goal is to make work
zones safer for workers, drivers and their passengers. As
part of the pilot program, on October 1, 2009, mobile enforcement
vehicles (vans or SUVs) began rotating among work zones throughout
the state, including:
- I-95 between MD 198 and MD 212 in the ICC work zone in Prince
George 's County,
- I-695 at Charles Street in Baltimore County , and
- I-95 between I-895 and White Marsh Boulevard in Baltimore
County
In the upcoming weeks, the MDTA will place signs in the I-95 ETLs
work zone to alert drivers of automated speed enforcement use. Crews
will place a “speed trailer” to display the posted speed limit and
drivers' speeds in advance of the enforcement vehicle. If
your vehicle is traveling at least 12 miles over the posted speed
limit when you pass the enforcement vehicle, you may receive a citation
in the mail – the speed limit on this portion of I-95 is 55 mph.
The District Court has set the amount of the civil fine at $40. For
more information about the program, go to http://www.marylandroads.com/Index.aspx?PageId=780 .”
Thanks,
Joan Morrissey Ward
Public Outreach Lead
I-95 Express Toll Lanes SM
410.931.0808 x249
ALL MEMBERS: Here is a time we could help fellow industry members
with the Avis/WeDriveU program that has been approved to operate
in the New York city area.
Take a moment to weigh in on the blog
referenced with your comments so that we may help the LBOA organization
with this detrimental program being allowed to operate in their
city and perhaps prevent the spread to cities around the country.
Your comments about the Avis/WeDrive/U article will be greatly appreciated.
Blog
link --> http://blogs.lctmag.com/lctblog/archive/2009/10/13/WHO-DRIVES-What-Avis-NYC-Ruling-Means-To-The-Industry.aspx
Thank you,
Philip S. Jagiela
ALL MEMBERS: Summer is quickly passing by and as the calen0dar illustrates we are rapidly approaching the Limousine, Charter and Tour Show October 7 & 8, 2009 at Mohegan Sun, we need to know who would like to avail themselves to FREE round trip bus transfer.
LCT is providing free bus transportation from the Philadelphia region to Mohegan Sun and return. In order to determine the pick up location, size of vehicle, time and date for departure, we need to know who will be participating in this generous offer. Please take a moment to respond to both Kristen and myself to indicate such:
kristen@lctmag.com
philip.j@aries-limousine.com
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
Philip Jagiela
ALL MEMBERS: Once again we have blazed our continuing path through the halls of our
state capital making presentations to House Representatives and the PA
Public Utility Commissioners.
From the comments we received during our
meetings to the follow up briefing after our long day, I can assuredly
state that we made significant headway in our efforts. We have secured the
commitment of many that agree on allowing only PA PUC regulations be the
only regulations statewide. Once successfully submitted before the legislative
bodies, the Philadelphia Parking Authority would only provide enforcement
of these statewide issued regulations that have been properly formulated
and promulgated through the present rule making procedures. Special thanks go
out to the following members who sacrificed yet another business day
to sustain the livelihood of the industry: 
Left to right back row) Jim Schantz/Legislative Assistant to Senator Lisa
Boscola, Philip Jagiela/Aries Transportation Group, Jim Salinger/Unique
Limousine Michael Baretto/Flyte Tyme Limousine, Robert Fry/Elite Limousine,
Anthony Onarata/Adamo Limousine. Not shown in photo- Paul Mundy/Frankford
Limousine, Linda Moore/Limousine, Charter & Tours.
There will be follow-up
meetings scheduled at the request of several we met with yesterday.
During those meetings, it would be my hope that many more would avail themselves
to this endeavor as the single most comment made by legislators was: "where
are the operators from Philadelphia who this would have the greatest affect
on"?
Yes, where
were the fellow members from Philadelphia or those who do most of
their business within the city limits?
This is a question that must be
answered with a "count me in for next time and all times in the future".
Without this demonstration of strength, we weaken our efforts in demonstrating
the travesty our industry has been suffering under since the regulation
implementation of the PPA. Without this commitment from those within and
the association or not yet members of this great association, we will quickly
fatigue those who continue to "Walk On Harrisburg". Without the commitment
to get involved in the simplest of task to write, call and meet with your
representatives, we will not get our message out loud and clear. Next time
you see one of the above individuals, give them a handshake or note of
thanks for their desire to see our success place an average of $10,000/year
back into your company pockets once we no longer pay the excessive fees
to the PPA.
ALL MEMBERS: We are proud to announce that the Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association
is an Association Sponsor of the 2009 LCT Eastern Conference.
Scheduled for October 7-8, 2009 at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut , LCT
East is the perfect combination of networking, education and exhibits that
will provide the solutions you need to make more money.
At LCT you will speak face-to-face with all the right people, get business
through referrals, and learn valuable information from other operators and
professional speakers.
- Conference Highlights Include:
- Affiliate Speed Meet Sponsored by Limos.com
- Association's Forum
- Kick-Butt Sales Training
- Advertising Strategies that Boost Business
- Customer Care that Increases Loyalty
- Ask the Experts Panel
- What's Up Canada? The First Ever Report on the Industry's Fastest Growing
Global Market
- NLA Legislative/Regulatory Update: What You Must Know to Protect Your
Business
- Business Enhancement Skills Training
- Keynote Presentation: "The Leadership Position: What it takes to Transform,
Revitalize and Expand Your Company"
- Exhibits with the Latest Products and Services
- And More!
We'll also be on-hand to discuss PRLA issues, listen to your ideas and
answer your questions.
Mark your calendar now and we invite you to visit the official conference
website http://www.lcteast.com to
register or for more details. Don't forget the special transportation
bonus....
FREE! Round trip bus transportation will be provided from
the Philadelphia region.
See you at LCT East!
ALL MEMBERS: Per the information I provided at our monthly
general meeting last Wednesday, I have linked a draft letter
that is to be sent by email and hard copy on your stationary.
 PRLA
Senate SB759 Support Letter 7-09.doc
When sending by email, please include copy back to me (philip.j@aries-limousine.com)
so that we may follow the support (or lack of) through the Senate.
We continue to pursue meetings with legislators across the region from both House
and Senate. As I have stated before, I am more than willing to make myself
available for any meeting you schedule in your legislators home office OR
Harrisburg.
Our legislators are still wrestling with the State budget but
we must keep our efforts in the forefront of their minds
also. You may follow this link to determine your legislator and find their
respective email and home office address:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/
Please do not delay, take the time to get this to your legislators now.
I will be sending a House letter before the week ends and request
you to do the same procedure.
ALL MEMBERS:
Please review some new Newark Liberty airport procedures as
sent to Barry Lefkowitz/Executive Director LANJ Subject: RE:
Newark Airport - New Parking Lot Technology
Good Afternoon Barry,
Your contact information was
forwarded to me from my Julio Pereria. My
name is Michael Chisolm and I am the Supervisor of Parking Operations
here at Newark Liberty. I wanted to take a second to share
with you the details of a few new technologies that we
are implementing here at the airport which should make the exiting
for your members much more convenient.
The first technology is the implementation
of cashier-less or unstaffed lanes. We have officially implemented this technology
into one of our "mini-plazas" located in the short term parking
lots this week and we will be expanding this to other lanes in
the coming weeks. We have implemented this technology into
the E-Zpass lanes and they allow for automated processing transactions. As
an example, the average transaction time for these lanes if generally
45 seconds. This new technology has shaved these transaction
times to 10 - 15 seconds. If your members are parked in
the short term lot, they can start using the unstaffed
lanes with their E-Zpass at Mini Plazas 3 now.
The second technology is one
that most of your members will be familiar with: Pay-on-Foot or Pre-Paid machines. The
first machines should be installed by mid-July in Terminals A
and C. The difference between these machines and the ones
that were here in the past is that credit-card will be the only
accepted method of payment. Once the fee is paid, the driver
will be able to utilize one of several Express Pay lanes that
we plan to open, which should again cut down on their exiting
times. Some of these new machines are installed at JFK
and they have reported transaction times of 10 seconds.
Please feel free to contact me
if you have any questions regarded these technologies, or anything
for that matter. Thanks
for helping to distribute this information.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Michael Chisolm
Supervisor, Parking Operations
Newark Liberty International Airport
Building One, Conrad Road
T: (973) 961-6212
C: (732) 489-2077
mchisolm@panynj.gov
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