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PPT Updates and Calls to Action

Mifflin Estates Transit Campaign Intensifies! Thanks to the hard work of residents at Mifflin Estates, on March 7th, County Council put forth a motion to urge Port Authority to support the reinstating of bus service to the community. The motion was sponsored by Rep. Bob Macey who is the county council representative for West Mifflin. […]

Celebrate Transit Worker Appreciation Day March 21st!

Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) is celebrating National Transit Worker Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 21st. PPT encourages riders and residents to thank our Port Authority bus and rail operators and maintenance workers for keeping us moving. We are coordinating over a dozen volunteers to distribute thank you cards and candy to transit riders, who […]

January Monthly Meeting: Reminding ourselves why we do what we do

PPT had its first monthly meeting the day after the housing victory, and there was a feeling of excitement and pride. Folks involved in different campaigns and causes gathered around the table, and had a conversation about the need for recognizing the intersections of all our identities and standing in solidarity with each others’ fights […]

Final Vote on Housing Opportunity Fund Happening Dec 20th!

The final vote on the housing opportunity fund is happening tomorrow, December 20th at the City County Building (414 Grant Street) at 10am. PPT supports the creation of this fund, especially based on the community control through the advisory board, the tenant protections, and the anti-displacement policies. However, we are very concerned that access to […]