Who we are....SAC is an independent, citizen-run, community advisory committee of disabled consumers and disability advocates representing individual riders and about 50 different disability service organizations throughout the five-county SEPTA service area. SAC sets its own agenda and policies. Founded in 1973, SAC is the oldest such organization in North America.
What we do....SAC advocates with SEPTA on accessibility issues and policies. We are an effective voice with SEPTA management and SEPTA operations. Each month, SEPTA reports service information to SAC and solicits advice and information from SAC on current and future services, facilities, and equipment for regular fixed-route and ADA paratransit transportation.
SAC meets on the second Thursday of each month (except August) at 1234 Market Street in Philadelphia on the 11th floor. All are welcome!
SAC Service Committee (service issues) 1:00 p.m. SAC General Membership 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
SAC represents and advocates for disabled consumers on accessibility issues: Equipment accessibility: • Helping with new vehicle selection • Field testing • Advising on vehicle/car features, securements, etc. • Vehicle practice sessions
Facilities accessibility: • Key Stations • Capital projects • Station features/maintenance Service accessibility: • Driver/operator training • Service and capital planning • Consumer education • Emergency planning • ADA paratransit service • Regular fixed-route service • Travel instruction • Website; service information • Service animals, service animals in training • Task forces for specific service needs
