SEPTA Launches Reach Program to Connect Vulnerable Riders With Services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
By Claudette
Posted Nov 12, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Riders on SEPTA may notice something new during their commutes: outreach specialists wearing purple vests making their way through stations and vehicles, offering help to people in need.
The transit agency is launching a program called Reach to connect people experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges with critical services. SEPTA says the initiative also addresses safety and quality-of-life concerns across the system.
Reach operates under the SEPTA Transit Police Department through a one-year agreement with Citizens Acting Together Can Help, Inc. The program is a division of SEPTA Transit Police, and its specialists will work closely with police officers.
The Reach teams will patrol SEPTA stations and vehicles to engage vulnerable individuals and offer transportation to service providers, a practical form of help that protects people who may otherwise be left without a route to care (Proverbs 31:8-9). Those who decline assistance will be asked to leave the system.
SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer said, “By helping connect vulnerable individuals to services and support, SEPTA is working to build a safer, more welcoming environment for everyone who relies on our system.”
Riders can report safety concerns and quality-of-life issues anonymously through the SEPTA app or by calling Transit Police at (215) 580-8111.
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