Touring SEPTA: Emerging Leaders Edition
On Tuesday October 29th, WTS Philadelphia’s Emerging Leaders Cohort was hosted at SEPTA’s Headquarters at 1234 Market Street.
The event opened with remarks from Liz Smith, SEPTA Chief of Staff, regarding her career path in transportation and her history with the WTS organization.
Next, our group of young professionals was taken on a tour of SEPTA Control Center, led by Senior Director Rayshawn Johnson. Rayshawn brought the group through each department of the Control Center (located on the top floor of SEPTA HQ) from Regional Rail, Buses, Trolleys, Subways/Elevated Light Rail, Power Dispatchers, to Safety and Police. Emerging Leaders got a firsthand look at all the work and the dedicated staff it takes to deliver safe and reliable transportation options to all Southeastern PA.
Finally, we heard from Benjamin Aitoumeziane about the work of SEPTA’s Transformation Office to boost the organization’s Efficiency & Accountability (E&A) based on real rider and employee input. Our Emerging Leaders enjoyed the special opportunity to ask questions and peak behind the curtain of our region’s massive transit authority!