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“Coalition ‘disappointed’ with Port Authority fare enforcement policy meeting”
A coalition of groups concerned about Port Authority’s plan to use armed police officers for fare enforcement is turning up the heat against the policy. The coalition began gathering signatures on petitions at light-rail stations Wednesday and posted a petition online to collect more signatures. In addition, there will be a public meeting at 6 […]
PPT calls for more equitable partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies
PPT was recently referenced in a New York Times article about Pittsburgh’s relationship to Uber. from the article: In January, Pittsburghers for Public Transit, a nonprofit representing bus drivers and riders, organized a #DeleteUber social media campaign and a street demonstration against the company’s decision to continue airport service when taxi drivers had halted rides […]
PPT has serious concerns about fare enforcement policy
Port Authority released their fare enforcement policy: Here is the coalition’s earlier request to meet with the Port Authority about the policy, including our specific requests. We think a policy with such significant impact on riders should be influenced by the public. May 9th 2017 Dear Ellen McLean and Jeff Letwin, We understand that the […]
Mifflin Estates wins bus service!!!
A huge win for Mifflin Estates! Props to everyone who helped make this happen! Port Authority says it will restore service to Mifflin Estates, use part surplus to balance proposed budget by Ed Blazina, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Starr Magwood has watched for more than five years as her neighbors at Mifflin Estates in West Mifflin […]
PPT announces incoming director!
PPT is very pleased to announce that Laura Wiens has accepted our offer to become the PPT Director. She will start in mid-June, and Molly’s last day will be June 30th. Please join us in welcoming Laura in her new role! Laura has been involved with Pittsburghers for Public Transit since 2013, and is a […]
Port Authority delays implementation of proof of payment on the T
In response to concerns from advocates, Port Authority delays implementation of proof of payment on the T. Representatives from Casa San Jose, Alliance for Police Accountability, Pghers for Public Transit, the Thomas Merton Center, and the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network at the Port Authority board meeting to share concerns about the proof of payment policy. […]