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Tell Port Authority what you think about their fares!
Do you want to tell Port Authority what you think about charging for Connect Cards and their fare policy, in general? Come speak at the public hearing on June 30th, 11 am to 1 pm, and 4 pm to 6 pm. Call 412-566-5187 to pre-register. The hearing is in the Port Authority board room, 345 […]
PPT celebrates as Port Authority approves extending routes to transit deserts
This morning, dozens filled the Port Authority board room to celebrate their victory after over a year of advocating for service to transit deserts. The Port Authority board voted to adopt the July 2015 to July 2016 Operating and Capital budget. It includes 3.7 million dollars for adding service, which is approximately a 2% increase […]
Residents thank Port Authority for service proposals; encourage small tweaks to help more areas
Over 10 county residents spoke at the Port Authority board meeting this morning. They thanked the agency for proposing service in 4 communities, including Baldwin and Groveton. These changes will make a huge difference in people’s lives, allowing them to get to school, work, the doctor, shopping centers, friends’ houses, and more. Residents also made […]
Port Authority proposes extending routes to transit deserts!
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** May 21, 2015 Contact: Molly Nichols Pittsburghers for Public Transit molly@pittsburghforpublictransit.org (412) 216-9659 Community voices heard as Port Authority proposes extending routes to transit deserts Port Authority presented their preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 7/2015-7/2016 to the Board’s Planning and Stakeholder Relations Committee this morning. It includes 3.7 million dollars for adding […]
Public meetings on transit between Downtown and neighborhoods East
Next week, the City is hosting public meetings to discuss proposed transit improvements and community development between Downtown and Oakland. This is an important opportunity for transit riders, transit workers, and residents to share ideas, concerns, and questions. Here is the invitation from the city, and this link provides more information: The City of Pittsburgh […]
Pittsburghers for Public Transit supports the Fight for 15!
Fast food workers and other low wage workers are going on strike today (4/15) to demand 15 dollars an hour and a union. Many of these workers are transit riders. They all deserve a living wage and respect on the job. Let’s lift up neighborhoods and families across our city and increase the wages of […]