June 9, 2026 RTC Action Item
Date Prepared: 06/01/20265b. Safe, Clean, and Secure Program (MPMS #121367), SEPTA
Background/Analysis/Issues
SEPTA has requested that DVRPC amend the FFY 2025 TIP for Pennsylvania by decreasing the FFY26 ERC Phase of the Safe, Clean, and Secure Program (MPMS #121367) by $10,824,000 Section 5307 from $25,143,000 Section 5307 to $14,319,000 Section 5307.
The proposed decrease in funding to this program would help SEPTA align its total Section 5307 funding to its actual FFY 2026 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) apportionments.
Safety is a core value at SEPTA. All projects advanced in the Capital Program have a Safety-First focus. It is SEPTA's goal to promote safety and public health by making the overall system safer, cleaner, and more secure for riders. Maintaining the cleanliness of SEPTA facilities through the provision of various cleaning equipment is critical for good passenger health and their SEPTA experience, and also supports overall system safety.
This program also includes life safety assessments, and facility and vehicle safety and security measures. SEPTA is part of the Philadelphia Area Regional Transit Security Working Group (PARTSWG), which works to advance safety and security improvements for all transit operations into and out of Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Additionally, SEPTA regularly submits applications to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s competitive Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP).
Financial Constraint
Financial constraint will be maintained by adjusting other existing TIP projects whose schedules or costs have changed. The attached fiscal constraint chart provided by SEPTA shows all of the adjustments taking place in accordance with the TIP Memorandum of Understanding. All projects listed contribute to fiscal constraint.
Conformity Finding
The TIP's current conformity finding will not be impacted by this amendment as these projects are exempt from air quality analysis and not regionally significant.
Cost and Source of Funds
$10,824,000 Section 5307 decrease
Recommendations
Regional Technical Committee (RTC): Will make a recommendation at the June 9, 2026, RTC Meeting.
DVRPC Staff: Recommends Approval.
Action Proposed
The Regional Technical Committee recommends the DVRPC Board approve TIP Action PA25-094, SEPTA’s request that DVRPC amend the FFY 2025 TIP for Pennsylvania by decreasing the FFY26 ERC Phase of the Safe, Clean, and Secure Program (MPMS #121367) by $10,824,000 Section 5307 from $25,143,000 Section 5307 to $14,319,000 Section 5307.