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.

Transit is about more than just getting from Point A to Point B. Fully funded transit systems ensure that everyone is able to make dignified choices about their medical needs, job opportunities, and social lives.    The annual year-end drive is the most important fundraiser of the year. Every donation made during the drive will […]

Image Description: PPT members raise fists and smile at the 2026 Summer Party Pittsburghers for Public Transit is your riders’ union, and every year, its strategic plan is co-created by members like you. You have the power to help decide what campaigns PPT takes on in 2027. Your vote matters: Cast your vote by Sunday, […]

Image Description: a PRT bus, person in wheelchair, and person joyously riding a bike How easy is it to get around Pittsburgh without a car? Do you think your neighbors know what that’s like? What about your elected officials, transit agencies, and other local decision-makers? The Week Without Driving is a national challenge designed to […]

Congratulations to the new PPT Board Members, elected by the general membership to lead us 2026-2028! Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a democratic, grassroots, member-led union of transit riders and workers. Each Spring into Summer, PPT members participate in a democratic process to determine a new group of leaders who will join the organization’s highest […]

The final draft of the Bus Line Refresh (BLR) is here: the major change to Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s bus service that has been in the works since 2024. Last week, we shared some topline key points around the BLR: to maximize benefits and reduce harms, Pittsburgh Regional Transit should use it as an opportunity to […]

PRT has released its final draft of the Bus Line Refresh. Your voice is critical in making sure the Bus Line Refresh really benefits PRT riders.  After over 20,000 comments from riders, the public’s last chance to provide input on this major change will be between August 17th and September 30th of this year. A […]

In early August, PPT members joined with elected officials and City of Pittsburgh employees to celebrate the launch of Downtown City employees’ newest benefit: free transit passes through the PRTner pass program! The City of Pittsburgh is the latest and largest employer to purchase bulk fare passes for its employees through PRT’s PRTner pass program—a […]

Image Description: film strip with headshots of 9 PPT Board candidates, surrounded by doodles The ballot is open! Active PPT members can cast their ballots in the member-run, member-elected Board of Directors. Election will close on August 13th! If you weren’t able to attend the July all-member meeting and hear each candidate introduce themselves, read […]

Image Description: lo-fi waves on a yellow, red, and blue sunset gradient, decorated with white text and stars Look out on the horizon: rider power is building, and transit justice is on the way. Celebrate the wins with PPT at the summer party! Transit riders and workers like you have been hard at work building […]

Campaign update! In July, Pittsburgh City Council voted 6-3 to move this legislation forward. However, the campaign is not over! Supporters of public dollars for public good still have an opportunity to secure this victory, as the legislation still needs to be approved by the Pittsburgh Public School Board AND Allegheny County. You can take […]

Soy madre y miembro de la comunidad latina que lucha con PPT por un sistema de transporte que realmente sirva a todos. ¿Te unirás a mí haciéndote miembro que paga cuotas? Me llamo Evelyn Ulysse Alcántara. Uso el transporte público a diario para ir al trabajo, al médico,  actividades de ocio,  reuniones, llevar a mi […]