Who We Are
SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) is one of the largest transit systems in the country. We support five counties in the Greater Philadelphia area. We also connect to transit systems in Delaware and New Jersey. Our services include regional rail, buses, trolleys, subways and a high-speed line.
Every day, our employees show up with a shared purpose: to provide safe, clean, and reliable public transportation that connects the region. That mission continues to guide every decision we make—from how we operate service to how we invest in our future.
SEPTA by the Numbers
800,000 daily trips
9,500 employees
6th largest U.S. transit system
4 million people served
2,800 vehicles
285 subway and rail stations
13,000 bus and trolley stops
150 routes
What Guides Us: SEPTA's Five-Year Strategic Plan
SEPTA’s mission is to provide safe, clean and reliable public transportation that connects the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 lays out our roadmap for transforming SEPTA from back-to-basics to a best-in-class public transit system.
Five goals define what it takes to make real progress:
Fostering an engaged workforce.
Putting the customer first in all we do.
Achieving stable funding for operations without disruption.
Demonstrating fiscal stewardship with our resources.
Deploying modernized infrastructure and technology throughout our system.
The SEPTA Way is how we get our job done. These three values define how we show up for our riders and for each other.
How SEPTA's Operations Are Funded
There are four funding streams that support operations at SEPTA. For fiscal year 2027:
55% of our funding comes from the state of Pennsylvania.
23% of our funding is self-generated revenue.
14% of our funding comes from the federal government.
8% of our funding comes from local government and other sources.
Overall, 100% of our funding goes toward keeping the system working. SEPTA is a public service entity whose mission is to provide safe, clean and reliable public transportation that connects people, strengthens communities and supports the economic vitality of Southeastern Pennsylvania.