WTS Programs Committees Presents:
Investing in SEPTA:
Building the Future of the Region
Public transit does more than move people from place to place. It helps connect communities, supports local businesses, and plays a major role in the region's growth and quality of life.
Join us for a conversation about SEPTA's future and the investments shaping the Greater Philadelphia region. From station upgrades and new vehicles to critical infrastructure improvements and emerging technologies, SEPTA is making significant investments to improve service and reliability for years to come.
You'll learn how transportation projects help drive economic growth, improve connections across the region, support sustainability goals, and make it easier for people to live, work, and travel. The session will also highlight the partnerships that make these projects possible, bringing together engineers, planners, policymakers, and community leaders.
Speakers:
Michael A. Carroll, P.E.
City of Philadelphia
Deputy Managing Director
Matthew Edmond, AICP
Chester County Planning Commission
Executive Director
Jessica Herman
SEPTA
Chief of Staff
Moderator:
Alexis Williams, AICP, PP
STV, Inc.
Planning Director
Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Location
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia
215 South 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Time
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM – Registration & Networking
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM – Panel Discussion
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM - Q&A and Closing Remarks
Cost
$90 WTS Philadelphia Member
$100 Non-member
$80 Agency Representative
$25 Full-time Undergraduate or Graduate Students
RSVP By
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:00PM
Cancellations are accepted up to the registration deadline only. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations made after the RSVP Deadline.
Questions
[email protected]
Notes
Lunch will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions during the registration process.
Transportation
The Racquet Club of Philadelphia is approximately two blocks from the Walnut-Locust Broad Street Line station, 0.25 miles from the 15th Street/City Hall L station, 0.3 miles from Suburban Station, and close to several SEPTA bus routes, including the 2, 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32, and 42. Plan your trip at www.septa.org. It is also half a block from the 15/16th and Locust PATCO stop. Plan your trip at www.ridepatco.org.