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Application Open! PPT Launches New Organizing Fellowship
Who are we PITTSBURGHERS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT (PPT) is a grassroots organization of transit riders, transit workers, and residents, mobilizing for equitable, affordable, and sustainable public transit. What we do In 2018 PPT launched our Riders Vision for Public Transit. The ‘Riders Vision’ was created by dozens of transit riders and operators from across Allegheny […]
New Video: Ride public transit? You can make it better.
Hey Pittsburgh! You’re an expert in public transit, and you know how to make it better. Share your comments, ideas & questions about Port Authority and we’ll bring them with us when we ride the bus 1 on 1 with Port Authority Board Members. Bus running late?Any input on fares?Got a favorite bus driver? Leave […]
Call for a full and proper public process around autonomous vehicles
PPT believes that residents deserve a full, frank public conversation about all the possible effects of an Autonomous Vehicle future – the increase in car congestion, the job loss, the sprawl, the effect on our environment, the decrease in public transit service and ridership, the heightened displacement and gentrification, the Billions needed in public subsidy, etc. […]
Council Will Vote to Continue Moving Self-Driving Shuttle Deployment
CALL to ACTION: On Wednesday, May 15th at 10 am, 414 Grant St Pgh 15219, Pittsburgh City Council will be asked to approve a $410k grant for public outreach on self-driving cars in the Hazelwood and Greenfield neighborhoods. This is yet another indication that the City’s decision to have autonomous vehicles (AV) be the “transportation solution” for these […]
#Winning! Kania’s Out! Now Let’s Get Heather McClain Appointed to the Seat
Riders succeed in removing controversial member of Port Authority Board, continue calling for Heather McClain to be appointed in his place, and for rider involvement in board selection process Riders were able to claim a victory today with Gov. Wolf’s removal of a controversial member of the Port Authority Board! This decision came just mere […]
Gov. Wolf: Appoint Heather McClain to Port Authority Board of Directors
Pittsburghers for Public Transit Calls on Governor Wolf to Remove Port Authority Board Member Embroiled in Controversy, and Appoint Rider Advocate Heather McClain In an open letter co-signed by 13 regional and statewide organizations and elected officials, Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) is calling on Governor Tom Wolf to appoint rider advocate Heather McClain to […]
PPT is riding the bus with Port Authority Board Members, and we want to take your questions with us. Check the new video and share your ideas/comments/questions on building a transit system for all. ow.ly/vhTh50upAUM
New Video: Ride public transit? You can make it better. - Pittsburghers for Public Transit
Hey Pittsburgh! You’re an expert in public transit, and you know how to make it better. Share your comments, ideas & questions about Port Authority and we’ll bring them with us when we ride the bu...$410,000 is about to be given to the City for a public education program about Autonomous Vehicle technology.
Join PPT and residents on Wednesday, 10am in City Council, to call for a full, wholistic evaluation of AV's effect on our communities. We can't just do PR work for tech companies.
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Join the campaign to get weekend service back on the 22 McCoy! Meeting Tuesday, 6pm at 251 Jefferson Drive, McKees Rocks with Westend POWER ! ! !
Beautiful @RealNYT obituary for @Larryhanley - deceased International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union and tireless fighter for worker justice, racial equity, and people power. @ATUComm
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Larry J. Hanley, 62, Dies; Helped Rid Transit Union of Corruption
A former bus driver, he won the presidency of the Amalgamated Transit Union after accusing the incumbent of failing to discipline a local linked to the mob.Points to Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) members in Winnipeg for getting creative!
Bus Drivers pushed their contract demands with a #FareStrike - by letting riders ride transit for #free!