HERE AND NOW 2014 Operating Midyear Progress Report SEPTA Youth Advisory Council
Roadmap Background & Logistics Executive Subcommittee Outreach & Education Operation & Service Evaluation Technology Director Conclusion
Background & Logistics Jeff Kessler YAC Executive Chair
What is the YAC? ! Primary Outreach Group to Riders 14-22 ! Youth from Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester Montgomery, and Delaware Counties ! Students Reside or Attend School in Area ! ~ 20 Members & Two Subcommittees
YAC Operational Initiatives ! Amendment of Bylaws ! Annual Operating Plan ! YAC Restructuring (Project Based) ! Increased Expectation Clarity (1+1 Plan)
Executive Subcommittee Anna Stepchin YAC Executive Vice-Chair
Executive Subcommittee Work ! Upcoming Public Hearings ! Temple University (3/24) ! Currently Scheduling at Penn, Drexel, Bryn Mawr ! Suburban Youth Rider Survey ! Logo Design for YAC & CAC; Outreach Event Banner
Outreach & Education Rae Hamilton (In-Person) Jacqueline Slaby (via Google Hangouts) YAC OE Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Participation in Numerous Events ! Radio 104.5 Block Party ! SEPTA Public Hearings ! University of Pennsylvania (New ! SEPTA Public Meetings Student Orientation) ! Rail Users’ Network Meeting ! Drexel University (NSO; ! Comcast WiFi Partnership Commuter Student Day) Launch Press Conference ! Temple University (Accepted ! SEPTA Rail Rodeo Student and Sustainability Days) ! Philadelphia Auto Show ! Outreach Events ! Philadelphia Flower Show ! Philadelphia College Day
Unique Outreach Initiatives ! High School Transit Education ! Hospitality Certifications ! SEPTAdventures ! #YouthRider
Operation & Service Evaluation Will Herzog YAC OSE Subcommittee Chair
OSE Initiatives: Field Reports ! +90 YAC Reports Recorded in Veritas ! Responsible for 4 Timetable Changes, Changes in Signage at Numerous Stations ! Investigated Usage of Service Evaluation Forms
OSE Initiatives: Objective Work ! Service Realignment Memo ! Evaluation of Police Text Messaging ! NPT (Review of Student Fare Access, OwlCard Integration Report, System Beta Testing)
Technology Initiatives Alaric Qin YAC Technology Director
Technological Initiatives ! Google Hangouts ! YAC Website ! Partnership for Google Transit Overlay
Next Steps & Recommendations Jeff Kessler YAC Executive Chair
How the YAC can Help You ! NPT Testing and Rollout ! Connection to Youth Riders ! Outreach Initiatives throughout Region
Connect with Future of Ridership ! Invest in Technological Advancements ! Better App Data ! Countdown Clocks ! Faster Real-Time Refresh Rate ! Police Text Messaging (for Safety)
Connect with Future of Ridership ! Increase Student Rider Benefits ! School-Wide Discounts; Large Revenue Influx ! Grows Ridership Base Now and In Future ! YAC Feasibility Study to Begin This Month
Connect with Future of Ridership ! Make Youth Voices Heard ! Continue Excellent Social Media Initiatives ! Help Promote YAC at SEPTA Events and Press Conferences to make Advocacy Channel Known ! Keep YAC Involved Throughout Planning Process
Summary and Takeaways ! Core Recommendations ! Technology Investments ! Student-Rider Benefits ! Open Advocacy Channel ! Motivation ! Connects with Region’s Youth ! Unlocks Future Ridership
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