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Fast-Tracking Communications With VoIP
There is a new mode of communications transportation arriving at transit agencies. It offers cost savings, ready deployment of next-generation contact center solutions and enables information-richer interactions.
This method is voice over Internet protocol or (VoIP or IP), defined by Newton?s Telecom Dictionary as phone calls transmitted over data networks, which can be the public Internet, internal corporate networks or managed networks by communications carriers. The ?Internet protocol,? or IP, is a catchall term for describing protocols and technology that enable such calls to be encoded as data and routed as such from origins to destinations.
Richard ?Zippy? Grigonis is executive editor, Internet Telephony, a trade publication covering VoIP, and is author of The Computer Telephony Encyclopedia and the Dictionary of IP Communications. He contrasts IP with the traditional public service telephone network (PSTN), which relies on time-division-multiplex (TDM) communications technology.
IP breaks continuous voice into many packets that are transmitted independently to a destination and then reassembled. E-mail and Web chat is handled in a similar fashion. In contrast, PSTN/TDM is a continuous connection over an open circuit between two points. The connection remains open, occupying bandwidth, even if there are pauses in conversations.
IP can therefore piggyback onto existing data networks including to the CAT 5 data outlets provided to computer-equipped workstations. Existing PSTN networks can be seamlessly and affordably migrated to IP if organizations have hybrid IP-PSTN or IP-capable PSTN switches.
As IP is data, it does face security threats when being transported over the public Internet. Yet it can be readily guarded against these intrusions like data is by using virtual private networks (VPNs). VPNs provide protection through authentication, encryption and tunneling, the latter being encapsulating the encrypted data/IP packets for secure transmission.
?Packet-switched networks are ?connectionless? and therefore long pauses do not consume bandwidth, which makes them cheaper than PSTN for voice and data,? explains Grigonis. ?Voice is simply treated as another form of packetized data. Packetization enables the same data ?pipe? to be used efficiently among multiple users of various applications, of which voice is just one.?
Transit agency benefits
VoIP supplies several key benefits:
Reduced trunking, calling and server costs: IP calls, because it is data and treated as such, is much less expensive per call than those transported by PSTN. It also eliminates long distance charges on calls to and from regional facilities.
IP greatly simplifies and reduces the cost of networking multiple contact centers in different locations through having the single data pipe. Agencies need only one set of contact center management applications for their organization, tapped by these locations.
Ease and inexpense of configuration: As IP uses the same computer CAT 5 cabling as computers, agencies can reconfigure voice as well as data networks themselves. That avoids having separate phone networks, and paying for phone companies to change them around and support them.
Enabling unified communications (UC): Unified communications is the centralization of contacts: voice, e-mail, SMS, even fax, on a single software platform, enabling employees to easily receive or make contacts regardless of channel. UC can deliver a voice call to a user?s PC, automatically forward the call to voice mail, and can prompt a caller to leave a voice message. UC also permits better communications management capabilities, such as tracking callers and called parties and whether the calls and contacts are picked up or ended up in voicemail.
Growing array of competitive suppliers: Demand is increasing for IP telephony; research firm Pike and Fischer forecasts that more than 5 million U.S. businesses will have this mode by the end of 2010. This growing market is attracting a widening range of vendors. Some of them offer hybrid IP-PSTN equipment while others specialize in pure-play IP telephony. The solutions available can be designed for small offices while others can support large contact centers.
Business continuity: Multiple-site IP networks also provide business continuity as they are less vulnerable to disasters than the PSTN. Data servers can be housed many miles from where the operations take place unlike phone companies? central offices (COs).
The efficacy of data communications networks was proven when terrorists struck the World Trade Center. While e-mail was able to get through in the region, PSTN and wireless calls, whose COs and towers respectively were damaged or destroyed in the attacks, did not.
Grigonis reports that the federal government has been moving toward IP for disaster response and 9-1-1 handling. The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an $11 million Next Generation 9-1-1 Initiative project to define the system architecture and develop a transition plan for deploying an IP-based 9-1-1 emergency network across the United States.
?For telecom, datacom, IT and the business world in general, 9/11 forced many companies, both scathed and unscathed, to reconsider ? or just consider ? their survival plans, and IP communications has inevitably become part of those plans,? says Grigonis. ?That VoIP can be used over any network from any locale is incredibly important in the event of a major attack.?
IP challenges
Going to IP is not inexpensive, and prices vary widely.
Cisco?s contact center software starts at $395 per agent and can go as high as around $2,000. Fonality?s flagship PBXtra Call Center Edition is priced at $2,995 plus the number of phones needed and an additional server required for larger installations. Siemens? OpenScape Voice with a softphone starts at about $33,000 list, for 100 seats. An optional full UC application can cost around $400 per seat. Upgrading existing IP-suitable switches to PSTN, including adding IP-enabled new recording solutions can run $15,000/$18,000+.
You may also need to invest in your data network to give it the capacity and dependability to support IP. Your IT staff will also have to be trained on the new technology.
The IT team needs to be aware there is presently a slight but potential risk of spam, called SPIT, or spam over Internet telephony. There are easily implemented tools to limit SPIT if it becomes an issue.
IP systems have lead times that can run one to three months. There may be debugging, especially if there are other applications linked into it.
Another issue is voice quality. IP calls still on occasion do not sound as clear as those handled by PSTN as a result of voice packets arriving late or not in order. Yet these problems have been rapidly diminishing thanks to technology improvements.
Making IP happen
When looking and deciding on IP make sure you have solid, financially justifiable reasons for literally making the switch. PSTN-based phone systems typically have a 10- to 15-year lifespan. Yet if your switch and/or your contact center solutions are approaching end of life, you are experiencing high trunking costs and need functionality like UC, take a hard look at IP.
There are a great many information resources available. In your investigation, see if your present phone switch can be IP-enabled to enable gradual and cost-effective migration. If not, and there are strong benefits to going to IP, look at alternatives, including voice gateways to your data network or purchasing an IP telephony solution.
?Most modern systems allow for a slow migration path from the PSTN to IP,? explains Grigonis. ?Generally speaking, a ?forklift upgrade? to an entirely new system is not necessary.?
Bring on board the IT department from the start: from discussion to implementation. They can make a project like IP happen, and they are likely to, because many of these individuals like the technology.
Also, work closely with your suppliers. Many IP phone system vendors have professional services divisions that can advise and help with the transition process.
Ensure that the service quality is very high to maintain call connectivity and to avoid both delay and noise issues. Give yourself enough time to detect and kill bugs before going live. Also, have backup switches and servers.
A Tale of Two Transit Systems
IP telephony is suitable and is proving out well for smaller and larger transit systems alike. A combined case in point is the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), which serves the Canton, Ohio area and the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), also known as Cincinnati Metro or Metro.
SARTA?s IP Solution
SARTA manages its operations and services from four offices. It was facing how to cut costs on the lines linking its Gateway office with satellite offices in Alliance and Massillon, some 20 to 30 miles away, which were costing it about $500/month each; T1 charges are based per-mile. The contract with the local carrier that supplied them expired in summer 2008.
SARTA also has a T1 from Gateway to its Cornerstone main customer service contact center, but this is less of an issue, explains Information Systems Assistant Jeffrey Heimberger, because those costs are relatively low. The Gateway administrative office phone lines would also remain PSTN as there was no immediate benefit to changing them.
SARTA?s calls are handled by a Toshiba CIX 670 phone switch. Calls were sent to the other locations via MCK Extender boxes.
SARTA chose to convert the Alliance and Massillon lines to IP with a VPN and upgrade the Toshiba switch by adding an IP card to it so it can handle both communications media; it had been designed to support IP and PSTN. The agency would maintain two MCK Extenders: one at Cornerstone and one at Gateway.
SARTA installed an Oaisys Tracer 5 IP-enabled call recording solution as its older software could not support IP-transported calls. It also sought new functionality, such as allowing contact agents to review recordings to improve their own performance, adds Heimberger.
The entire IP and Tracer package cost approximately $18,000 and took about a month to install. The Tracer 5 solution required two to three months to fully deploy and debug as it was using new technology; install at the switch end was easy as Oaisys solution was pre-configured for the Toshiba unit.
The entire system is running well. While there are long-range plans to convert the Gateway office to IP, that is not on the immediate horizon.
?IP cut our trunking costs to $80/month each to Alliance and Massillon,? explains Heimberger. ?The cost savings enabled us to pay back the enabling investment in about 18 months. Having the Toshiba IP-ready and ready for the new Oaisys solution made going to IP easier and less expensive and indeed possible compared with going to another vendor. The IP route has sliced our expenses across the board.?
Metro?s ip solution
Metro?s voice network links its downtown administrative office with three garages, two for line-haul and one for paratransit. It also has two contact centers, one for general customer service located in its administrative facility and the other for paratransit reservations, situated at the respective garage.
By 2008 the phone system and its attendant contact center management, recording and voicemail software was becoming obsolete, complicated and increasingly less effective and functional, according to Tim Harrington, director of information technology.
The agency relied on five aging switches; the contact center management was actually two different applications on two separate routers. Call recording was carried out on three servers and switches at three of the four locations, which meant that some calls were being unlogged and not archived for future review in case there was an issue like a service complaint.
Metro also needed to reduce its branch communications costs. The agency is using T1 lines that are costing it $900 per month per garage. It also was facing down-the-road overhaul or replacement of its business phone system at its administrative offices and garages to give it more functionality and lower wiring and maintenance costs.
?We needed a solution that would upgrade the contact center management application and provide recording across the organization on one server,? says Harrington. ?We also needed to manage our voice trunking costs. And we wanted to maintain as much of our current phone system investment as possible to keep our capital expenses low, until we can justify their expenditures.?
Metro?s answer was to migrate to IP, beginning with the paratransit contact center, followed by the branch connections, and later for its main contact center and other offices as opposed to upgrading its PSTN-based systems. It replaced its PSTN-only switches, Nortel Option 11Cs, with three Nortel CS1000s that support both IP and PSTN, and shifted the voicemail system from the older Nortel Octel to its Call Pilot software. It deployed a CS1000E as its main system at the administrative office, plus at the two line-haul garages and a CS1000B at the paratransit garage.
The CS1000B supplies IP-transported calls to paratransit reservations agents. It also provides recording over both IP and PSTN for all Metro operations and offices.
The agency then implemented Nortel?s Symposium Express for contact center management. It provides new capabilities including skills-based call routing, monitoring and recording, and workforce management. It also configured the same Symposium solution to support both the paratransit and the general customer service contact centers.
The installation and cutover went smoothly over three months in spring 2008 and went live in June. This took longer than expected because it included moving the administrative office switch to the Metro?s new administrative office building.
?The biggest challenge we faced was cleaning up all of the documentation regarding the different phone switches,? recalls Harrington. ?The responsibility of the phone system changed hands over the last couple of years such that knowledge and documentation was not consistent. This new phone switch is more of a computer system and is now being managed by the IT department.?
The IP and call recording systems have been implemented smoothly, with no glitches. The contact center agents and the supervisors required less than two hours to get trained on and used to the new systems.
?The Symposium Express did prompt our contact center agents to arrive to their shifts on time and sharpen their performance,? says Harrington. ?The older system could not keep accurate track of their logins, which meant they could show up late and their supervisors would not know it, unless there was a surge in calls.?
Sometime in 2009 Cincinnati Metro will switch from PSTN T1s to IP VPNs. The garages will then migrate to IP as the data network wiring already exists. The agency hopes in the next few years to move the rest of its office voice handling to IP.
The IP project has cost approximately $250,000 with payback in four to five years. Metro is achieving this by cutting $40,000/year on line costs. It also obtained a $50,000 savings by not having to purchase additional contact center management software and a $20,000 reduction over buying new recording servers.
?Implementing IP-based telephony was, and is, a worthwhile endeavor for Metro,? concludes Harrington. ?The additional capabilities afforded, along with the consolidation of networks, for more flexibility in meeting the daily demands of the work force. This affords the IT department easier management of the converged voice and data network.?
Brendan B. Read is an author specializing in communications technology, contact centers/CRM, telework and transportation.
IP From Dialing to Receiving
Richard Grigonis, executive editor, Internet Telephony magazine, offers this step-by-step routing description of an IP call:
* An analog voice signal from a caller on a conventional PSTN phone is sampled and digitized by a digital signal processor or DSP or its equivalent into a pulse code modulation stream. Using conventional analog phones with a VoIP service typically involves plugging the phone into an analog telephone adapter that is plugged into the broadband modem (or into a router which is then plugged into the cable modem). Or you may be using an all-purpose ?residential gateway? that is voice-enabled with software. Actual IP phones such as an AASTRA can be plugged directly into your router or cable modem.
* The digitized voice signal is generally fashioned into high-level data link control) frames, compressed and integrated into voice packets.
* Each packet is given a ?header,? which contains the source and destination IP address.
* The packets are sent into the packet-switched network, where routers and switches read the addresses, guide the packets to their appropriate destination, ?hoping? from one network node (router) to another. The individual packets comprising the audio stream may take different routes from node to node over the network, since routers ?ping? each other periodically to determine which network paths are congested or open and each packet is forwarded along the ?best? route at that moment.
* Packets can arrive at their destination out of order with considerable delay. A transmission control protocol arranges them in the correct order at the termination point and ultimately the receiving hardware/software reconstitutes the audio that we recognize as conversation.


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Sometimes baby boys are born with one or both testicles inside the abdomen or groin, rather than in the scrotum. This is called undescended testicles . Orchiopexy is a surgery to lower the testicles into the scrotum. The scrotum is the external sac that holds the testicles.
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The barrel is dry and the last of the Extinct Abbott's bitters have been bottled. That means there are only 300 bottles left and once they are gone, that will probably be the end. Have no doubt they are a great tasting bitter and the research does point to this being the original Abbott's recipe. However, these bitters are not easy to produce and even harder to market. Getting the key ingredient requires a flight to the Caribbean and the Tempus Fugit trademark application has created too… Continue
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Morales looking to right ship against Giants
Hudson coming off victory that snapped three-game losing streak
Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner was nearly perfect Tuesday.
Under normal circumstances, right-hander Tim Hudson might feel a lot of pressure Wednesday following up that caliber of performance. But if Rockies left-hander Franklin Morales is anywhere near as wild as he was his last time out, Hudson won't need to be half near perfect to topple him.
Morales is coming off his worst performance in months after getting rocked for a season-high-tying six runs on eight hits against the Marlins on Friday. Morales has been hopping between the rotation and the bullpen this season but Friday tied his shortest start since rejoining the rotation July 3.
The Marlins ended up scoring 13 runs that game -- their highest total since May 21.
"They played a good team game," Morales said. "What I tried to do was make my pitches and tried to get a ground ball, but sometimes I missed my pitches and they hit the ball up."
In his last start against the Nationals, Hudson snapped his personal three-game losing streak. Overall, he hadn't registered a win in five starts entering that game, but the Giants are 15-9 in his starts this season.
Hudson is 5-2 with a 4.35 ERA in 13 career starts against the Rockies. Two of those appearances came this season and this will be the first time he's faced Colorado since having his start shortened by rain May 22.
In his non-suspended outing against Colorado, Hudson surrendered four runs in 7 1/3 innings, striking out four against eight hits. Although he did not factor in the decision, the Giants won, 5-4.
Rockies: Hawkins having quietly impressive season
The Rockies haven't given closer LaTroy Hawkins as many save opportunities as he hoped this season, but when he's gotten a chance, he has rarely disappointed.
Hawkins successfully closed out his third save opportunity in as many days Monday. That's the second time he's accomplished that feat this season and it brought his 2014 total to 21 saves in 22 opportunities.
"We have a lot of confidence when Hawk's on the mound," manager Walt Weiss said. "I wish he had more save opportunities than he's had this year, but whenever he's been in that position, he's been close to perfect."
That near perfection has come at the age of 41. And as far as Weiss sees it, he's gotten better with time.
"It's a pretty amazing story what he's doing at his age," Weiss said. "He's having one of the best seasons of his career, I would imagine, and at his age, it's pretty incredible."
The Rockies hold a $2.25 million option for Hawkins next season. On pace to finish with his lowest WHIP since 2004, it's hard not to see Colorado picking that up.
"He's in great shape, his arm's in great shape," Weiss said. "He's still got a real fast arm on the mound and I think hitters struggle. His arm speed is still real good. He's been a great leader for us, very good on the mound. He's been a great addition for us."
Giants: Rookie Susac impressing all around
Any time you hit a home run to dead-center at AT&T Park, you're going to get Giants manager Bruce Bochy's attention. And when you do it when the wind's blowing in, you'll probably earn his praise, much like rookie Andrew Susac did before Tuesday's game.
"That home run was one of the more impressive ones we've had this year," Bochy said of Susac's shot from Monday. "He's probably done as much improving as any of our prospects."
Susac began his career 1-for-13 but has seven hits in his last 23 at-bats since. Over his last eight games, he's also compiled two homers and seven RBIs.
His defense behind the plate is what's catching Bochy's attention the most as the Giants' possible catcher of the future were Buster Posey to move to another position.
"He's been right on the money throwing the ball, too," Bochy said. "He hasn't had an easy job back there, for the most part catching Timmy [Lincecum]. When you're a kid, that's not easy."
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• Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario (sore left wrist) was out of the lineup for the fourth straight game Tuesday and Weiss acknowledged he could be bound for the disabled list.
• Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa was forced from Tuesday's start in the bottom of the sixth with a left thumb contusion.
• Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford entered Tuesday hitting .159 (10-for-63) over his last 19 games.
Cody Ulm is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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We hope you enjoy your visit to Citizens Bank Park, the spectacular home of the Phillies!
This Convenience Guide was developed with one goal in mind: to assist our guests in becoming familiar with Philadelphia's award-winning ballpark. A variety of accommodations are offered to make your experience an enjoyable one.
All guests enter Citizens Bank Park on the Main Concourse at street level and there are wheelchair-accessible gates at every bank of turnstiles. Citizens Bank Park has elevators to service guests with disabilities; the ballpark is also equipped with escalators, ramps and stairways.
With the help of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consultant, Citizens Bank Park was designed to be universally accessible and comfortable for all guests.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Certified service dogs or service dogs in training for guests with special needs are welcome. All other animals are prohibited.
Celebrate your birthday or anniversary during a game and see your name in lights!
A limited number of packages are available per game. You should order at least 5 days in advance. To order or for more information, please contact the Phillies at 215-463-1000.
Fans of all ages are invited to enjoy the various art featured in the ballpark.
A festive outfield entertainment area named in honor of Phillies legend Richie Ashburn. Opens 2 hours prior to game time so fans can watch batting practice. Also features concession specials, which are available each game for the first hour Ashburn Alley is open. Guests may enter Ashburn Alley through the Left Field Gate.
For the convenience of our guests, there are seven Citizens Bank ATM Machines located throughout the ballpark:
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Guests can call 267-570-BATS to find out the batting practice schedule for that day. The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Hitting and Infield | 1:05 p.m. game | 1:35 p.m. game | 4:05 p.m. game | 7:05 p.m. game | 8:05 p.m. game |
Phillies extra hitting and infield | 3:30-4:10 | 4:30-5:10 | |||
Phillies team stretch | 10:10-10:25 | 10:40-10:55 | 1:10-1:25 | 4:10-4:25 | 5:10-5:25 |
Phillies extra men hit | 10:25-10:55 | 10:55-11:25 | 1:25-1:55 | 4:25-4:55 | 5:25-5:55 |
Phillies regulars hit | 10:55-11:25 | 11:25-11:55 | 1:55-2:25 | 4:55-5:25 | 5:55-6:25 |
Visitors hit | 11:25-12:25 | 11:55-12:55 | 2:25-3:25 | 5:25-6:25 | 6:25-7:25 |
Celebrate your birthday during a game and see your name in lights!
A limited number of packages are available per game. You should order at least 5 days in advance. To order or for more information, please contact the Phillies at 215-463-1000.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
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Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Voted "Best Ballpark Eats" by the Food Network (2007) and No. 1 Vegetarian Ballpark (2007-2010, 2012-2013). A wide variety of food and beverages, from traditional ballpark fare to foods with Philadelphia flavor, is available throughout the ballpark at permanent locations, portable stands and two restaurants. All concession areas are wheelchair accessible. The concessionaire is a joint venture involving ARAMARK, the Phillies and World Wide Concessions.
The 360-degree openness of the Main Concourse gives guests a continuous, uninterrupted view of the field, keeping them in touch with the game if they leave their seats for a trip to the concession stands. The Terrace Level concourse provides a similar openness.
MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted at ticket windows, restaurants, concession stands and merchandise locations in the ballpark.
The luxurious Diamond Club, featuring 1,281 extra-wide, padded seats, is located behind home plate. Members have exclusive access to the Diamond Clubhouse Lounge, sit-down dining options at upscale bistros, two full-service bars, in-seat wait service, private concessions and a merchandise stand, access to the Hall of Fame Club, and views of the indoor batting cages. It is available on non-game days for special events. The Diamond Club is sold out for the 2013 season. For info call 215-463-5000.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Eleven elevators are conveniently located throughout the ballpark and also available to service guests with disabilities.
In the event of an emergency, Phillies personnel have been trained and instructed to assist guests in evacuating the premises.
Guests can propose marriage at a game live on PhanaVision! Package includes four tickets to the game, live coverage of the proposal on the left field video board, a champagne toast and a commemorative DVD for $450. Sponsored by Benari Jewelers, the engagement package is subject to availability and must be booked in advance. To schedule, call Ticket Services (215-463-1000).
Entrances are located at the First Base Gate, Third Base Gate, Left Field Gate and Right Field Gate. There are also private Suite and Club Entrances located on Pattison Avenue (Home Plate), Citizens Bank Way (West) and Darien Street (East).
There are three sets of escalators in the ballpark:
This is the perfect place for fans who want to find out the nuts and bolts about the ultimate ballpark.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Distance | Height | |
Right field foul pole | 330' | 13'3" |
Right field power alley | 369' | 13'3" |
Center field, straightaway | 401' | 6' |
The "Angle" (left of CF to LCF) | 409'-381'-387' | 19'-12'8" |
Left field foul pole | 329' | 10'6" |
Left field power alley | 374' | 10'6" |
First aid stations are located on the Main Concourse (behind Section 105) and the Terrace Level (behind Section 318). Each location is staffed with medical personnel. If medical assistance is needed, please notify the nearest Phillies personnel, proceed to the nearest location, or call the Guest Services Hotline at 215-218-5469. Fans may also notify personnel by texting "PHILLIES" [space] followed by the issue and location to 69050.
For kids 14 and under attending their first game at Citizens Bank Park, individual certificates are available for free at Guest Services (behind Section 122) and the Birthday Check-In Desks (behind Sections 123 and 323).
Guests are welcome to keep any foul balls hit into the stands. Please do not interfere with a ball in play, especially those guests sitting at field level. Major League Baseball rules call for the ejection of guests that interfere with a ball in play.
Check out some of the family-fun features that make Citizens Bank Park world-class!
Night games | 7:05 p.m. |
Midweek afternoon games | 1:05 p.m. or 3:05 p.m. |
Saturday games | 3:10 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:05 p.m., or 7:10 p.m. |
Sunday games | 1:35 p.m. or 8:05 p.m. |
Because of Major League Baseball television agreements with ESPN and FOX, the starting times of some games are tentative and subject to change. Time changes can potentially occur up to 10 days prior to a scheduled game date. Guests are advised that game tickets will be honored on the game date listed regardless of the time change. No refunds or exchanges will be given. Guests should be aware of this possibility. Log on to phillies.com or check other media outlets for the time changes that may occur.
Regular Season - Monday through Friday: 1 1/2 hours prior to game time. Saturday/Sunday: 2 hours prior to game time. Ashburn Alley (Left Field Gate) opens 2 hours prior to all game times.
Phillies Gift Cards can be purchased for any dollar denomination (minimum amount $25) and can be used for purchasing regular season tickets, merchandise and/or concessions at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies policy is to distribute one giveaway item per eligible fan entering Citizens Bank Park. An eligible fan is a fan that meets advertised age limits or other requirements (i.e. kids 14 and under promotions). Extra tickets for a game may not be redeemed for giveaway items. The Phillies do not make giveaway items available for sale. Giveaway items are not licensed through Major League Baseball Properties, therefore cannot be sold at retail. Remaining giveaway items are liquidated for charitable purposes through the Phillies Community Outreach department. For more info, please contact the Phillies Merchandise Department at 215-463-6000.
Guests who would like to be their group's designated driver can pledge at kiosks located at the First Base, Third Base and Left Field Gates and by Section 319 until the end of the 1st inning. Anyone who signs up will receive a voucher for a free fountain soda or non-alcoholic beer.
Bring your group to the ballpark! Contact the Group Sales Office at 215-463-5000.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Located on the Main Concourse (behind Section 122) and the Terrace Level (behind Section 318), Guest Services will assist you with questions, concerns and requests for information. Open from the time the gates open until 15 minutes after the game ends. If immediate attention is needed, or if someone is interfering with your enjoyment of the game, please call the Guest Services Hotline at 215-218-5469 or text the word "PHILLIES" [space], with issue and location to 69050.
Premium seating for 2,500 (in the infield on the Club Level) that includes padded seats along with access to private, climate-controlled lounges featuring full-service bars, large screen TVs and upscale food options. The Hall of Fame Club is sold out for the 2013 season. For more information call 215-463-5000.
Guests who are lucky enough to catch or retrieve a home run hit by a Phillies player will be given the opportunity to have the ball autographed by that player. Please contact Phillies personnel who will escort you to Guest Services to complete an application. Once the ball is autographed, it will be mailed to the guest.
Junior Phillies Club presented by POWERADE (behind Section 114 and the left field scoreboard) - For a $15 membership fee, children 14 and under receive a Junior Phillies backpack, membership card, Chase Utley poster, exclusive set of collectible Chase Utley magnets, priority first-in-line privileges during Modell's Sporting Goods Kids Run The Bases, discount on ballpark tour tickets, and a 10% discount at the Majestic Clubhouse Store throughout the 2014 season. Members are also randomly selected prizes including autographed baseballs and Phillies game tickets. For more information, call 215-463-1000.
Towering 100 feet above street level, the 35-foot by 50-foot Liberty Bell rings after every Phillies home run. It is located in right-center field.
To report or claim lost articles contact Phillies personnel or visit Guest Services located on the Main Concourse (behind Section 122) and the Terrace Level (behind Section 318). Found items will only be held for ten days. For information, guests may call 215-218-5440.
Lost children will be escorted to Guest Services. If the child is unable to provide information to reunite the two parties, a picture of the child can be displayed on PhanaVision.
See "Special Events".
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
There are parking lots throughout the Sports Complex for preferred, pre-paid, cash, and handicapped parking. It is recommended that guests arrive early and park in the first available lot. Please check phillies.com regarding events and construction projects that affect traffic in the Sports Complex area. For the latest traffic information for Pennsylvania and New Jersey, please dial 511 or visit 511pa.com or 511nj.org.
Phanatic MVP Club (behind Section 114 and the left field scoreboard) - For a $13 membership fee, children 14 and under receive a Phanatic Bobblehead, Phanatic water bottle, membership card, Phanatic poster and membership benefits including a 10% discount at the Majestic Clubhouse Store throughout the 2014 season, and discounts on tickets to pre-selected Phillies games. Members are also randomly selected for prizes including Phanatic Meet & Greets and autographed items. For more information, call 215-463-1000.
Capture the memories at the ballpark! Photographers will be roaming throughout Citizens Bank Park to take photos of guests and their family and friends. The photos will be posted on phillies.com, where they will be available to purchase as commemorative prints, mouse pads, T-shirts and more. Guests may also upload personal photos from their day at the ballpark.
Phillies Charities, Inc. (a Section 501(c) (3) organization) is the charitable arm of The Phillies. It raises funds in a variety of ways such as the annual Phillies Phestival, and from certain elements of Citizens Bank Park. In addition to major support of the Philadelphia chapter of the ALS Association, grants are made each year to a wide variety of primarily local charities.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
The Broad Street subway line, with the AT&T Station located at the corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, is available for all events at the Sports Complex. Frequent service operates from Center City, Olney and Fern Rock. The subway also connects with PATCO service at the Walnut-Locust Station.
There is also bus service to Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. Guests should call 215-580-7800 or log onto septa.org for updated schedules.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
The right to postpone the playing of a game is controlled by the home club with the exception of the final series between two clubs, at which time the responsibility shifts to the Umpire-in-Chief. Once a game has started, the Umpire-in-Chief determines if a game should be suspended, when it can be resumed or if it should be terminated because of bad weather or unfit playing conditions. The Official Playing Rules provide that when a game has been temporarily suspended, umpires must wait at least 30 minutes before calling the game. On days when inclement weather is in the forecast, tune to 1210 WPHT or 94.1 WIP for updates on the game status. For weather updates, fans can also text the keyword "PHILLIES WEATHER" to MLBGO (65246).
There are two sets of ramps in the ballpark:
The Phillies' award-winning "Red Goes Green" program at Citizens Bank Park is in partnership with ARAMARK and Global Spectrum.
There is a no re-entry policy at Citizens Bank Park.
A total of 61 restrooms are conveniently located throughout the ballpark (all designed for wheelchair access): 24 men's, 24 women's and 13 family restrooms equipped with changing tables. In addition, there is a restroom in the Service Level specifically for wheelchair guests who are seated in the Field Level area by the third base dugout. Family restrooms are located at:
The retired numbers of Richie Ashburn (1), Jim Bunning (14), Mike Schmidt (20), Steve Carlton (32), Robin Roberts (36) and Jackie Robinson (42) are displayed on top of the Ashburn Alley concession buildings.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Phillies pocket schedules are available at the ticket windows, Guest Services, Majestic Clubhouse Store, the Alley Store, or by calling Ticket Services (215-463-1000).
The Phillies massive Daktronics HD-15 video display features the latest in Sony HD production technology, and is the largest in the National League and among the largest in the world. It includes a dedicated closed captioning display to assist hearing impaired fans.
Certified service dogs or service dogs in training for guests with special needs are welcome. All other animals are prohibited.
By City of Philadelphia ordinance, smoking (including e-cigarettes) is only permitted in designated areas of the Third Base Gate and Left Field Gate.
Looking for a unique place to host your next social or corporate event? Citizens Bank Park is available on nongame days for selected events. For information, call the Phillies at 215-218-5100. For gameday parties and meetings, contact the Phillies Group Sales Office at 215-463-5000. For game-day parties and meetings, contact the Phillies Group Sales Office at 215-463-5000.
Guests can check the speed and type of pitches being thrown on three electronic boards, located on the out of town scorecard (right field) and Club Level fascia boards (first base and third base).
For the convenience of our guests, Citizens Bank Park is equipped with numerous stairways:
Prior to every game, the Phillies' starting lineup will be displayed by large baseball cards on the wall behind the left field scoreboard building.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Guests needing help placing a call for taxi-service can stop at Guest Services located behind Section 122 on the Main Concourse and behind Section 318 on the Terrace Level. Taxis are available at the end of each game at the corner of Citizens Bank Way and Pattison Avenue (outside the Third Base Gate).
Public pay phones are located inside the Left Field and Right Field Gates and outside the First and Third Base Gates. All are wheelchair accessible and equipped with volume controls. In addition, a TDD phone is located near the Left Field Gate.
Online | phillies.com |
Season and Group Sales | 215-463-5000 |
General Information & Individual Ticket Orders | 215-463-1000 |
Ballpark Tours | 215-463-1000 |
Hearing Impaired (TDD) | 215-463-2998 |
FAX Ticket Orders | 215-463-9878 |
Public and private are available year-round. Tours begin and end next to the Phanatic Attic, in the Majestic Clubhouse Store and will not be scheduled on Sundays, major holidays, or when there are day games at home. Guests can purchase public tour tickets (Adults: $10; Seniors & Children 3-14: $6) at the Citizens Bank Park ticket windows, www.phillies.com or by calling Ticket Services (215-463-1000). Accommodations for private tours (groups of 25 or more) can be arranged by calling 215-218-5360.
Umbrellas are permitted inside Citizens Bank Park. Please be considerate of guests around you when using an umbrella.
To commemorate the site of Veterans Stadium, the Phillies built a monument as an everlasting memorial to veterans. Located on Pattison Avenue, the granite-covered memorial includes the American flag along with bronze plaques and flags representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and POW/MIA. The flags fly year-round.
Twenty water stations each containing two fountains (one standard and one wheelchair accessible) are dispersed throughout the ballpark, for a total of 40 fountains.
Please refer to the Guest Code of Conduct page of phillies.com.
Tickets, schedules, promotional schedules, merchandise, up-to-the minute Phillies news, live game audiocasts, live game video coverage, message boards, history, stats, scoreboard, community news, free e-newsletters...it is all available at the official Web site of the Phillies: www.phillies.com.
Courtesy wheelchairs may be obtained at the four main entrance gates, as well as Guest Services located on the Main Concourse (behind Section 122) and the Terrace Level (behind Section 318). A valid driver's license, credit card or some other form of identification as well as seat location must be provided to use the chair. Wheelchairs can only be used to assist fans to or from seats and must be promptly returned to assist with other fans' needs.
You, our guests, are the focus of everything we do. Phillies employees are here to make your Citizens Bank Park experience a special and memorable one. We welcome your comments and suggestions at any of our Guest Services locations.


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The Board of School Committee adopted rules at its inaugural session Tuesday that bar "personal complaints of school personnel or complaints against any person connected with the district," during the public comment period at the beginning of meetings.
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"The way I read this, it seems some people would not be allowed to come and make a complaint about a principal," he said. "I think this isn't about taking our names out of the paper."
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Mayor Ted Gatsas, who serves as the chairman of the school board and is responsible for conducting the meetings, also had misgivings about the rule, and he abstained on the vote to remove it.
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Treat your dog to the satisfying crunch and delicious taste of Nature's Variety Instinct Grain-Free Dog Biscuits.
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Review Rating: 5
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Nature's Variety
Ingredients - Chicken Meal, Tapioca, Chickpeas, Cranberries, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Pumpkinseeds, Montmorillonite Clay, Dried Egg Whites, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Garlic, Inulin, Rosemary Extract
Calorie Content - 3478 kcal/kg (Calculated)25 kcal/biscuit (Calculated)(1 biscuit = approximately 7g)
Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 25.0%Crude Fat (min) 10.0%Crude Fiber (max) 5.0%Moisture (max) 10.0%
Ingredients - Duck Meal, Tapioca, Chickpeas, Sweet Potatoes, Canola Oil, Pumpkinseeds, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Whites, Montmorillonite Clay, Cinnamon, Guar Gum, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols, Citric Acid, Rosemary Extract
Calorie Content - 3485 kcal/kg (Calculated)25 kcal/biscuit (Calculated)(1 biscuit = approximately 7g)
Ingredients - Lamb Meal, Tapioca, Chickpeas, Carrots, Canola Oil, Pumpkinseeds, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Whites, Montmorillonite Clay, Guar Gum, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols, Citric Acid, Rosemary Extract
Calorie Content - 3390 kcal/kg (Calculated)24 kcal/biscuit (Calculated)(1 biscuit = approximately 7g)
Ingredients - Rabbit Meal, Tapioca, Chickpeas, Apples, Canola Oil, Pumpkinseeds, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Whites, Montmorillonite Clay, Guar Gum, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols, Citric Acid, Rosemary Extract
Calorie Content - 3565 kcal/kg (Calculated)26 kcal/biscuit (Calculated)(1 biscuit = approximately 7g)
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Feed 1 to 2 biscuits per day as a tasty treat or training aid. As with any treat added to your pet's daily diet, adjust your pet's caloric intake accordingly to avoid overfeeding.
The reviews below are presented for informational purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of any product. The information is not intended to be a substitute for visits to your local veterinarian. Instead, these testimonials offer the reader information and opinions written by pet owners and/or veterinarians concerning animal health and products that they have used.
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Good tummy biscuits
By Ziva's Mom
from El Sobrante, CA
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Comments about Nature's Variety Instinct Grain-Free Biscuits Dog Treat:
These really help my GSD who has a very sensitive stomach. Settles her tummy first thing in AM
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Tasty health snack for my dog
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We used it as treats after meals. We have a diabetic dog and it did not make his blood sugar spike. They loved the taste. The smell of the bones were good. Seemed like they were easier to chew. I have no negative comments.
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