2026 Events: SEPTA Service Guide & Information

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Scott A. Sauer, General Manager

Scott A. Sauer serves as General Manager of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the nation’s sixth-largest public transit system and the largest in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A second-generation transit professional, Scott began his career as a SEPTA trolley operator at age 19 and has spent more than three decades advancing through the organization into senior leadership roles, including oversight of System Safety and Operations. After serving as interim General Manager, Scott was named to the permanent position in 2025.

As General Manager, Scott oversees a $2.7 billion budget and a workforce of 9,500 employees dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused transit service throughout southeastern Pennsylvania – a five-county region home to five million people. Today, SEPTA’s six transit modes provide 800,000 daily trips, connecting riders to work, school, essential services, and opportunity while supporting the region’s role as the economic engine for Pennsylvania.

Scott has led SEPTA through one of the most challenging periods in its history and is driving its recovery with a back-to-basics focus on safety, reliability, and customer service. By advancing internal efficiencies, developing new revenue streams, improving signage throughout the system and delivering more reliable service, the Authority manages major global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the United States Semiquincentennial, and is positioned for a best-in-class future.

Scott A. Sauer,
SEPTA General Manager
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SEPTA Board

A 15-member board runs SEPTA. City, county, and state officials choose the members.

Chair: Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr.
Vice Chair: Marian D. Moskowitz

Bucks County Members

  • John F. Cordisco, Esquire
  • Robert J. Harvie, Jr.

Chester County Members

  • Kevin L. Johnson, P.E.
  • Marian D. Moskowitz

Delaware County Members

  • Daniel R. Muroff, Esquire
  • Mark H. Dambly

Montgomery County Members

  • Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr.
  • Neil K. Makhija

Philadelphia County Members

  • Michael A. Carroll, P.E.
  • Richard R. Harris, Esquire

Appointees

  • Governor’s Appointee: Robert D. Fox, Esquire
  • Senate Majority Leader Appointee: Thomas Jay Ellis, Esquire
  • Senate Minority Leader Appointee: William J. Leonard, Esquire
  • House Majority Leader Appointee: Martina White
  • House Minority Leader Appointee: Esteban Vera, Jr.

Meetings

See the schedule of board meetings

SEPTA Board meetings are at 3 pm the fourth Thursday of each month, except in November and December, when the meetings are the third Thursday. The August meeting is subject to cancellation.

To attend, pre-register. Anyone who wishes to speak at the meeting must pre-register by 9 am the day of the scheduled meeting. The registration, meeting URLs and other information for attending is provided with the individual meeting listing on the meetings calendar.

To comment on meetings, call 215-580-7211 or email comments to [email protected].

Contact

Email:
[email protected]

Phone:
215-580-7330

Mailing Address:
Carol R. Looby
Secretary to The Board
10th Floor
1234 Market Street
Philadelphia PA 19107