Transportation Breakfast Briefing: Turning the Corner: Funding, Trust, and the Future of SEPTA

Description

Turning the Corner: Funding, Trust, and the Future of SEPTA
Featuring Scott Sauer, General Manager, SEPTA

Event Overview

Chester County’s economic growth and commuter mobility rely on a strong, reliable transit network. Yet, SEPTA, our region’s lifeline, faces one of the most complex financial and operational crossroads in its history.

Join Scott Sauer, General Manager of SEPTA, for a candid conversation about the agency’s current funding challenges, the consequences of using capital dollars for daily operations, and the ripple effects of federal mandates, aging railcars, and service disruptions.

Sauer will share insights into how SEPTA is realigning its priorities to restore public confidence, strengthen financial sustainability, and better meet the needs of riders, employers, and municipalities across the Delaware Valley.

Who Should Attend

Transportation professionals, elected officials, business leaders, planners, developers, and civic partners seeking a clear-eyed view of the region’s transit future—and how Chester County fits into it.
 
Key Discussion Points

• Addressing the operational funding gap and capital strain
• Navigating state and federal policy impacts
• Lessons from recent safety and reliability challenges
• Building a sustainable and equitable transit model