Overview
Sustainability at SEPTA is no longer a program unto itself, but a principle upon which the organization has pursued a culture of continual improvement in management. It is a key component of our SEPTA Forward as well as our regional responsibility.
Today, sustainability is the lens through which SEPTA views its impact on the region and holds itself accountable for ensuring an economically prosperous, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable future.
Vision and Pillars
SEPTA’s sustainability vision ingrains environmental, social, and economic best practices in our operations to demonstrate continued leadership and support an inclusive, resilient, and connected region.
Natural Environment
Transit is inherently sustainable. Initiatives to improve performance expands this environmental dividend.
Healthy Communities & Workforce
Transit is equitable. Initiatives to support healthy communities and our workforce reinforce social well-being.
Economic Vitality
Transit drives the economy. Initiatives that support economic vitality help to leverage the region’s density and productivity.
Sustainability Playbook
Emphasizing Sustainability is a main strategy for SEPTA Forward, which calls for an updated sustainability plan and an increase in efforts to do more to protect our environment and secure our region’s future.
SEPTA has 13 goals to advance sustainability. We are looking ahead to 2030 and setting targets for where we want to be. SEPTA is currently engaging with stakeholders to develop an updated sustainability program plan. Email sustainability@septa.org to participate in our planning process.
Initiatives
Project Updates
Project | Status |
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Zero-Emission Buses | Pilot |
Micromobility | Implementation |
Transit Oriented Communities | Ongoing |
Building a Lifestyle Transit Network
As part of our 12-year capital investment program, we’re making stations accessible, acquiring new vehicles, investing in communications, and upgrading services for our buses, Metro, and rail to deliver on our vision of easy to use, frequent, and integrated transit.
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Learn More About SEPTA and Sustainability at Upcoming Events
Earth Day with Amtrak and New Jersey Transit
Wednesday, April 17th
10 am – 1 pm
30th Street Station
Fuel Cell Electric Bus Community Meeting
Saturday, April 20th
10 am – 12 pm
Kroc Center
4200 Wissahickon Avenue
PHL Airport Annual Earth Day Celebration
Tuesday, April 23rd
10 am – 2 pm
Terminal B-C
Vanguard Earth Day Event
Wednesday, April 24th
11 am – 1 pm
Malvern, PA
Retirement Celebration for Last Diesel Bus
Thursday, April 25th
10:30 am – 11 am
1234 Market Street
Multimodal Infrastructure: Walking and Biking and Transit
Wednesday, May 1st
7:30 am – 2 pm
Drexelbrook Events Center
Delaware County TMA Municipalities and Trade Show Conference