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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SOS! Stop the cuts! Stop the fare hikes! It’s time to SAVE OUR SERVICE and win transit funding to move us all!! Devastating cuts of up to 35% of our bus and T service and 62% of ACCESS services have been proposed to take effect in Allegheny County if the Pennsylvania state legislature fails to […]

Read what the Candidates running to be PGH’s next Mayor & City Council Representatives have to say about public transit. Take our #VoteTransit Pledge to commit to electing Transit Champion! With Election Day around the corner on May 20th, city residents will have the chance to choose who should be Pittsburgh’s next Mayor & City […]

Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) Calls on Pittsburgh Mayoral and City Council Candidates to Adopt PPT’s 25/25/25 Goals and Develop a Plan for Implementation  Pittsburghers for Public Transit’s Transit 25/25/25 Goals call on Mayoral and City Council candidates to: The Transit 25/25/25 Goals around sidewalks, bus shelters, and affordable, higher-density housing by our best transit […]

Pittsburghers for Public Transit’s #VoteTransit Mayoral Candidate Forum and “Transit 25/25/25 Goal” for all candidates running to be our municipal leaders. Español Abajo There is a lot that the city can do to improve access to public transit – from sidewalks, to bus stops, to housing policy – and this year, 4 candidates are running […]

[Image Description: Black text reads “Breaking: PRT proposes devastating transit service cuts. Our coalition has a better idea.” on a white background with a red star. Below, many hands hold up colorful signs that read “Transit for All PA!”, “Transit Moves Us”, and “Dignity for Intercity Bus Riders”.] Devestating cuts to transit service have been […]

BREAKING: In reaction to the budget shortfall proposed by Governor Shapiro earlier this Spring, PRT has detailed sweeping service cuts and fare increases that could devastate Pittsburgh’s public transit system starting as early as 2026. Send your letter now to stop these cuts Under these proposals, the entire system would see a 35% decrease in […]