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Post Gazette Covers PPT’s Demands around Port Authority CEO Search
“The group recently presented the authority with a letter calling for the agency to allow groups to participate in the process and identifying the qualities it wants to see in a new CEO. “We respectfully request that, as an important public asset, the public be given an opportunity to weigh in on the final selection […]

Transit Riders Testify Against Port Authority Policy Proposal of Armed Police Fare Checkers
Nearly 30 community activists, transit riders and allies gave powerful testimony at today’s Port Authority Board Meeting in opposition to the proposal for armed police to check fares on the T! Speakers addressed concerns around police’s racial profiling of black and brown communities, the criminalization of youth and the poor, the risks of deportation for […]

PPT Demands Public Process in Port Authority CEO Search
PPT presented the following letter to the Port Authority Board today, naming specific qualities that should be looked for in a Port Authority CEO, and requesting a public process to screen candidates for the position: —– To the Port Authority Board and CEO Hiring Committee, The Port Authority plays a key role in shaping the […]
Port Authority Delays Implementing “Proof of Payment” System on the T
The Port Authority has just announced a postponement of the implementation of the “Proof of Payment” system on the T until at least October! While we agree that the implementation should be delayed, we are disappointed that the Port Authority has not addressed our coalition’s concerns about the use of armed Port Authority police to […]
“Groups Train Volunteers to Oppose Port Authority Fare Enforcement Policy”
“We’re talking about for less than $5, we’re going to give people a citation up to $300,” Brandi Fisher of the Alliance for Police Accountability said during a presentation about the policy before training began. “We’ve already seen across America where very small incidents can lead to someone’s death.” from the Post Gazette article by […]
Port Authority Holding Community Meetings on BRT
Port Authority is holding BRT community education and feedback meetings in Oakland: June 19+28 Uptown: June 20 Greenfield and Squirrel Hill: June 27 Downtown: June 28 Come out and give your input on station location, and find out your how bus service in your community will be impacted. Folks that ride the 61a, 61b, 61c, […]