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section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-10 18:03 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:03 EST
status: reported
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# SEPTA's new Reach program patrols stations with outreach staff

SEPTA's new Reach program has social outreach specialists in purple vests patrolling stations to connect people struggling with homelessness, mental illness or addiction to local resources.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/philadelphia/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority](/philadelphia/wiki/southeastern-pennsylvania-transportation-authority.md)

## Coverage

- [PhillyVoice](https://www.phillyvoice.com/septa-reach-social-outreach-specialists-purple-vest-stations/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site), 2026-11-10 18:03 EST: Who are the purple-vested workers now patrolling SEPTA stations?

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.