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.

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 […]

Transit riders are pushing back against cuts that are being proposed across the state. We have put forward a legislative package that would expand transit in every corner of Pennsylvania. Now we need your help. The time to TAKE ACTION IS NOW! Use this form to email your legislators and ask them to support the Transit […]

Transit service is at risk in Pittsburgh and across PA. Pittsburghers for Public Transit is meeting this moment with phenomenal organizing. We are mobilizing advocates all over our state to fight for service, with no one left behind. Will you join as a dues-paying member during our Mid-Year Membership Drive to build this movement? I’m […]

Transit for All PA! Rally and Lobby Day in Harrisburg! Whether we live in big cities or small towns, public transit is a lifeline–it connects us to jobs, healthcare, community, and so much more. Public transit in Pennsylvania is under dire threat, but we can take action together to save and expand it. Join Transit […]

Join the leadership team to coordinate the strategic direction of Pittsburghers for Public Transit. Nominations open until July 6th. Voting open from July 9th to August 13th. Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots union of transit riders, transit workers and neighbors. We fight for a public transit system that is expanded, reliable, accessible and […]

Learn a little more about Clair by reading her bio and some interview answers below. Clair Hopper is thrilled to join Pittsburghers for Public Transit in an official capacity! Clair has deep family roots in the area and moved to Pittsburgh in 2021 from Houston, Texas, where she first got involved with climate and transportation […]

Yesterday, at the first day of PRT’s public hearings about the proposed devastating service cuts in response to the state budget crisis, hundreds of transit riders, workers, and advocates joined elected officials and PRT leadership to demand service and funding that moves all of Pennsylvania.  Take Action to Stop the Cuts: High school students, small […]

Image Description: 10 PPT Members and transit advocates smile at the camera, sitting in the back of a PRT bus. Some are wearing red PPT shirts and yellow PPT pins, and one is making a peace sign. On April 25-26, 2025, Pittsburghers for Public Transit hosted our 2nd annual National Transit Advocacy Spring Training with […]