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.

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¡Fiesta de fin de año de PPT!

¡Estás invitado! Únete a la Fiesta de Fin de Año por la Victoria de un transporte publico justo.“Fiesta de fin de año de PPT”Fecha: jueves 19 de diciembreHora: 6:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m.Lugar: East End Cooperative Ministries6165 Harvard Street, East Liberty, 15206 Visualiza y moviliza: Ganamos cuando imaginamos un mundo mejor y nos […]

Huge Victory: Our Transit for All PA! wins millions for public transit

Thank you Governor Shapiro for hearing our call to flex funding and save SEPTA! Now we’re ready to support you in winning a permanent funding solution that expands access for people across our state. Join more than 6,500 Transit for All PA! supporters who took action. Lets thank Governor Shapiro and show that we’re ready […]

Year End Transit Justice Victory Party!

You’re invited! Get your ticket today to join PPT’s Year-End Transit Justice Victory Party! PPT Year-end Transit Justice Victory PartyThursday, December 19th, 6-10pmEast End Cooperative Ministries6165 Harvard Street in East Liberty, 15206 Visualize & Mobilize: We win when we have a vision of a better world and commit to building community to make it real. […]

The Future of Transit Justice! Give Input On PPT’s 2025 Strategic Plan

Thank you for helping us shape the future of transit justice in Pittsburgh! Every year, our grassroots union engages in a collaborative planning process to chart a path for our growth in the coming year. We brainstorm ideas for our internal organizational development to create goals for how we support our members and build up […]

PPT CHEAT SHEET for reading the new Bus Line Redesign

Public transit is a public good that needs to work for everyone. With PRT’s Bus Line Redesign that proposes changes to nearly every route, every stop, and every schedule, the time is now for transit advocates to support a redesign that works for all. Before you go any further, sign-on to support this vision today: […]

PPT Movie Night! Watch “Union” @ Harris Theater

Join PPT for a movie night to watch “UNION”, a story about the people-powered movement that won the first Amazon union in US history! PPT Movie Night! Watch “Union” @ Harris TheaterWednesday, October 23. 8-10pm$10-$20, but no one turned away for lack of funds Pittsburghers for Public Transit believes in the power of the people […]

Week Without Driving PGH Boosts Stories & Calls for Change!

Whether we live in suburban towns or city neighborhoods, everyone in Allegheny County deserves safe, reliable, dignified access to the places we need to go. Across the county, 30% of the population does not drive a car. The Week Without Driving was developed by disability advocates in Washington state and is now a national initiative, led […]

New “Bus Line Redesign” Proposes Biggest Changes of Our Lifetimes

BIG CHANGES are being proposed to our transit system! We need to organize together to make a system that works for all. Whether you live in McKeesport or McKees Rocks, the Hill District or the South Hills, our public transit system needs to work for everyone.  Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) just released the first draft […]

Election Results! New Board Members Elected to Lead Pittsburghers for Public Transit

Congratulations to the new PPT Board Members, elected by our general membership to lead us 2024-2026! Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a democratic, grassroots, member-led organization and we practice what we preach. Each Spring into Summer, our members participate in a democratic process to determine a new group of leaders who will join our organization’s […]

Testify Now to Help Win a Pathway to More Affordable/Free Fares

Take action now to support the newly proposed PRTner Pass to establish a permanent employer and developer transit fare program that could mean free transit for workers and tenants in Allegheny County! We at Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) celebrate the opening of the public comment period for the long-awaited bulk employer and developer discount […]