The board meeting centered on the discussion and consideration of the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget proposals. Key topics included the financial performance report for May 2026, operational successes during recent major events, and the adoption of the five-year strategic plan. The Board also addressed pension plan investment management appointments, procurement contracts, and property leases. The General Manager highlighted organizational priorities, including workforce engagement and infrastructure modernization, while the board received public testimony concerning accessibility audits, real-time signage initiatives, and transit funding.
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The board approved the fiscal year 2027 annual service plan, which includes the first-ever comprehensive bus network redesign. The plan aims to enhance service reliability and frequency, with a goal of increasing the number of frequent routes by more than 300%. Key initiatives include launching new bus routes, extending existing routes to high-growth job centers, and streamlining or removing underutilized services. SEPTA plans an unprecedented educational outreach program involving face-to-face engagement with riders to prepare for the phased implementation of these changes starting in August.
Jan 1, 2026·Strategic plan
SEPTA Strategic Plan 2027-2031
SEPTA's Five-Year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2027 to 2031 aims to transform the organization from 'back-to-basics' to 'best-in-class' in public transportation services for Greater Philadelphia. This transformation will be achieved through five key goals: investing in an engaged workforce, prioritizing customers, securing stable funding, practicing strong fiscal stewardship, and modernizing infrastructure and technology. The plan's vision is to provide safe, clean, reliable, and easy-to-use service for riders, foster a supportive workplace for employees, and contribute to regional economic growth by connecting people to opportunity.
