Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Congratulations to the recent class of sixteen (16) Transit Police Officer graduates of the Delaware County Police Academy Class #172. This brings our staffing levels to 230 sworn. Class Sergeant, Recruit Officer Luis Lopez received the academic award for the highest GPA and Recruit Officer Dante Allen received the Delaware County Chiefs of Police Award for overall achievement.     On January 13, 2025 another fourteen (14) recruits will enter the Academy to begin their six month training regimen and two lateral officers will make the transfer over from PPD to bring our sworn staffing levels to 94% of budgeted headcount thanks to new recruiting efforts under SEPTA Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson.   #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #careers

This week, long-time #SEPTA veteran Scott Sauer took on a new role as the Authority’s Interim General Manager. Sauer had most recently been the Chief Operating Officer for SEPTA. SEPTA Board Chair Ken Lawrence announced Sauer would serve as Interim General Manager while the Board considers a permanent successor to former General Manager Leslie S. Richards who stepped down at the end of November. Sauer started his career with SEPTA in 1990 as a Surface Trolley Operator. A second-generation transit professional he follows in the footsteps of his late father, Robert, who served the Philadelphia Transportation Company and SEPTA for 30 years. “I am honored to be entrusted with the stewardship of a transit system that is absolutely essential to the region’s success,” said Sauer. “My priority will be to commit this organization to a back-to-basics philosophy emphasizing the fundamentals that keep Greater Philadelphia moving each day: safety, customer service, and reliability.” Over the years, Sauer progressed through roles as a Subway/Elevated Train Operator, Transportation Manager, and Safety Officer. In 2013, he was appointed Assistant General Manager of System Safety where he developed and implemented critical safety initiatives. In 2017, Sauer was promoted to Assistant General Manager of Operations overseeing all operational aspects of SEPTA including Transportation, Control Center, Vehicle Maintenance, and Station Cleaning. In 2022, Sauer was named Chief Operating Officer expanding his oversight to include the Engineering, Maintenance, and Construction Division; Transit Police; and Capital Programs. His leadership has guided the organization through significant challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity incidents, civil unrest, and budgetary constraints. Sauer also manages a $2.5 billion annual budget focusing on transformative projects such as rail fleet replacements, station upgrades to achieve full accessibility by 2035, and infrastructure improvements to enhance SEPTA’s reliability and state of good repair. Sauer is a nationally recognized transit safety and operations expert serving on multiple industry boards and committees including two terms with the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) where he served as Chairman; the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Transit Safety and Security; the Northeast Corridor Safety and Security Committee; and the Board of Directors for Operation Lifesaver, Inc., a national rail safety organization. Since 2011, Sauer has also been a faculty member in the USDOT TSI Associate Staff Program teaching Transit Rail Incident Investigation and mentoring future transit professionals. He holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Protection and Safety Management from Saint Joseph's University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo

SEPTA is proud of its long and productive partnership with Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) – a relationship that began when the Airport Line opened in 1985. We are grateful to the City of Philadelphia and the Department of Aviation for their investment in this project and in #SEPTA service. The rehabbed platforms and passenger waiting areas – and new lighting – have created a welcoming transit gateway for the millions of visitors who fly to Philadelphia each year and use SEPTA to continue on to destinations throughout our region. These were much-needed improvements for SEPTA and our customers - particularly airport employees - who rely on the Airport Line to commute every day to perform their important work. #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo

We express our deep gratitude and appreciation to our Veterans and those on active duty for their brave and selfless service to our country.   We thank all our Veterans for answering the call of duty and the extraordinary sacrifices they and their families have made. We are forever grateful.   We not only appreciate the leadership you have shown our country but also for bringing the values and skills from your service into the various roles you hold at #SEPTA. We remain committed to hiring Veterans for their invaluable experiences gained as members of the United States Armed Forces. It is a privilege to work with people who have demonstrated such dedication to our freedom. #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #VeteransDay

🌱 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! Last week, we unveiled an incredible project at Jefferson Station in collaboration with Global Philadelphia Association that highlights SEPTA's ongoing commitment to sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I want to extend my gratitude to our partners from the City—Philadelphia Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke and Director of Sustainability Elizabeth H. Lankenau, AICP —for their continued support of our mission to drive sustainability forward. At SEPTA, we’re fully committed to environmentally responsible operations. Our goal is simple: to provide safe, reliable, sustainable, and accessible mobility for everyone in Southeastern Pennsylvania. This exhibit reflects our efforts to align with the UN’s SDGs and showcases how art can be a powerful catalyst for change. We’re taking action every day: - Released our third-generation 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 correlating SEPTA’s goals with the UN’s SDGs. - Retired our last fully diesel-powered bus during 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, reinforcing our commitment to a greener future. - Transitioned our fleet of nearly 1,400 buses and trackless trolleys to 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜, boosting energy efficiency and lowering maintenance costs. - Invested in renewable energy through the 𝐄𝐥𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, offsetting our operations with clean energy and saving SEPTA over $500,000 to date. We hope this exhibit gives our riders deeper insight into the work we're doing and inspires awareness of the global importance of sustainability. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this project to life! Together, we’re moving forward for a greener, more sustainable future. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Jody Holton Zabeth M. Teelucksingh #Sustainability #PublicTransportation #SEPTA #JeffersonStation #GlobalPhiladelphia #CleanEnergy #ArtForChange #UnitedNationsSustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs

On Tuesday, October 1, #SEPTA General Manager/CEO Leslie S. Richards testified with Katharine Eagan Kelleman of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Richard Farr of rabbittransit, and Tim Geibel of Crawford Area Transportation Authority at a Senate Transportation Committee hearing asking final legislative approval in October of the Governor's proposal to fund #publictransportation. The panel highlighted the critical role public transportation plays for millions of Pennsylvanians in all 67 counties – connecting employees and customers to businesses, students to school, and seniors to essential services. And that without additional funding, there will be dire consequences for our riders, the communities we serve, and the Commonwealth as a whole. Severe service reductions and major fare increases will trigger a spiral of less service and higher costs. That will critically compromise individual mobility and economic productivity across the state. After the hearing, Leslie joined a broad based group of supporters including TWU 234 and hundreds of stakeholders and legislators at a Rally in Harrisburg to urge action on new transportation funding. The General Assembly is in session again this week and we are continuing our full-court press to secure passage of long-term dedicated funding for transit. We are grateful for public transportation’s many supporters in the legislature and partners and advocates in transportation who are supporting this critical effort on behalf of statewide transit and those who rely on it every day. #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #funding

SEPTA is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Chief Communications Officer - Strategy, Internal Communications, and Creative Serices. This position will report directly to the Chief Communications Officer. She/he/they will collaborate with all divisions to ensure communications for their initiatives is synergistic across communications disciplines and consistently supports the core values and mission of SEPTA. The DCCO – Comms Strategy, Internal Comms, Creative Services will inform the Authority’s communications strategy, oversee internal communications including development and production, and oversee production of external facing initiatives that are not deemed external Advertising Agency deliverables. For more information and to apply - https://lnkd.in/e9x5RZUu Closing Date: 10/07/2024 Salary Range: Min: $142,116 | Mid $177,658 | $213,200 #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #careers

SEPTA is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise Architecture. The Chief Enterprise Architect (CEA) leads the development and implementation of SEPTA's technology enterprise architecture, a role that is at the forefront of driving innovation. Collaborating closely with leadership and senior executives from both business and technology sectors, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and managing large complex systems, aligning technology both Information and operational technology with business goals, and most importantly, driving innovation across the enterprise. The Chief Enterprise Architect reports to SEPTA's Chief Technology Officer. For more information and to apply - https://lnkd.in/ec7kP3t7 Closing Date: 10/07/2024 Salary Range: Min: $166,426 | Mid $208,026 | $249,626   #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #careers

SEPTA has partnered with TOOTRiS - the nation's largest Child Care network. This new benefit connects employees directly to quality Child Care providers/programs including full-time, part-time, after-school, camps, and more. With TOOTRiS employees can quickly find, enroll, and pay for Child Care that is convenient and affordable. Interested in joining a team that cares? Explore our open positions here: https://jobs.septa.org/ #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #benefits #careers

SEPTA is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Chief Communications Officer - Customer Experience.  This position will report directly to the Chief Communications Officer. She/he/they will collaborate with all divisions to ensure communications for their initiatives is synergistic across communications disciplines and are consistently grounded in the customer experience. The DCCO – CX will oversee Information Design, Customer Service, and Research & Analytics. The role will liaise with the Director of Community Affairs and Outreach. For more information and to apply - https://lnkd.in/ekZ-efYz Closing Date: 10/07/2024 Salary Range: Min: $142,116 | Mid $177,658 | $213,200 #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #careers