Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit riders, workers and neighbors. Together we organize for an expanded, affordable and accessible public transit system that meets all needs, with no communities left behind.

En el contexto actual de intensificación de los ataques contra las personas marginadas y los bienes públicos, Pittsburghers for Public Transit se solidariza con nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados, muchos de los cuales dependen del transporte público como medio principal para ir al trabajo, asistir a la escuela, comprar alimentos, acceder a la atención […]

In our current climate of intensifying attacks on marginalized people and public goods, Pittsburghers for Public Transit stands in solidarity with our immigrant and refugee communities, many of whom rely on public transit as a primary means to go to work, attend schools, buy groceries, access healthcare and attend places of worship. We are organized […]

It’s been a huge year for our movement for transit justice. Celebrate our wins, plan our next moves, and (most importantly) have fun with neighbors and friends! Wednesday, August 13, 5:30pm-8:30pmOlympia Park Shelter House1010 Virginia AvePittsburgh, PA 15211Pay What You Can – No One Turned Away For Lack of Funds! The event will be a […]

Join us for a statewide all-hands call to learn what’s happening with the PA budget, and how we can win Transit for All PA! Tuesday, 7/29, 5:30-7 on Zoom We know that public transit is a lifeline for everyone in Pennsylvania, no matter if they live in small towns, big cities, suburbs, or rural areas. But funding […]

Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s Board Meeting is scheduled for Friday, 7/25 at 9:30 am, and we want to make sure they hear our voices loud and clear. Register with us by Tuesday, 7/22 and we will make sure you’re signed up and prepared to speak online or in-person at the PRT Board Meeting. Pittsburgh Regional Transit […]

Join the 10-Year Penn Plaza Rally to Demand Affordable Housing Solutions NOW – July 28th, 6-8pm, East Liberty Ten Years Later: Penn Plaza Refugees Speak Out and Demand Action on Affordable Housing It’s been ten years since the mass displacement of hundreds of residents of the Penn Plaza apartment buildings in East Liberty, at the […]

We just wrapped up our Summer Membership Drive and we’re happy to report: our movement is stronger than ever! We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: 2025 has been a massive year for our movement for Transit Justice. With devastating cuts to transit funding and service on the table for everyone in Pennsylvania, […]

PPT’s election for our Board of Directors will run from July 9th-August 13th. All PPT Members in good standing should cast their ballots for our next leadership team! Please read this blog with bios on all the candidates before casting your vote. An overview of our election process is at the bottom of this blog. […]

Image Description: NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani smiles at a podium reading “Zohran for New York City”. His hand is on his heart, and behind him are graphic blue, red, and yellow stripes. There is a crowd gathered and a colorful banner behind him. The most dynamic public figure of our moment has lessons for […]

PPT won more funding for bus shelters–now we’re making sure it gets spent where it’s needed! In 2024, we decided to raise the importance of transit rider comfort, safety, and dignity by launching a Bus Shelter Campaign. Our goal was to get more shelters installed at high ridership stops in low equity neighborhoods within the […]

DOMI has asked for your expertise: what bus stops do you see in your communities that desperately need shelters? DOMI has asked for your expertise: what bus stops do you see in your communities that desperately need shelters? Is there a stop on your commute route that has a DIY bus amenity, like a chair, […]

Looking for a way to grow your skills with PPT? New to our work and want to join in the fight? Join us for one or more sessions in our 6-month Organizing Committee training series!  Each session will be taught by our staff organizers, and are designed to be accessible to all skill levels. Please […]