Policy Proposals
Our Mission
The SEPTA Youth Advisory Council’s most important role is advising SEPTA on its various initiatives. Below you will find all feedback the YAC submits to SEPTA. Policy Memos are short form critiques of projects being undertaken by SEPTA while Policy Proposals are long form research completed by YAC members for submission to and consideration by SEPTA.
YAC Memos
Improving Faregate Reporting Statistics
The SEPTA Youth Advisory and Citizens Advisory Councils are supportive of SEPTA’s new full-length gates installation. Fare evasion on SEPTA has risen to levels rarely seen...
Silverliner VI Procurement
The SEPTA YAC is pleased to see SEPTA taking swift action to procure new Silverliner VI MU railcars to replace the aging and outdated Silverliner VI’s. With the IV’s now...
Silverliner IV Emergency Order
The SEPTA YAC is troubled to see regular Regional Rail operations impacted by the recent FRA Emergency Order pertaining to the Silverliner IV cars. Safety should always be...
SEPTA Key 2.0
The Youth Advisory Council celebrates SEPTA’s commitment to its new Key 2.0 fare payment system; however, we strongly encourage SEPTA to exercise caution with its chosen...
Erie Avenue Transit First Study
The SEPTA YAC applauds SEPTA leadership and OTIS for embarking on a plan for a Transit First Erie Avenue. As stated in SEPTA’s needs assessment, the current bus service that...
How to Improve the SEPTA APP
The YAC is pleased to see SEPTA streamline and improve digital cancellation information to Bus, T, G, D, and M customers through the SEPTA app. Now is a great time to ensure...