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PPT in the News

It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Super Stop PPT community organizer, Molly Nichols, called in to Essential Pittsburgh to discuss the new super stop at Smithfield and 6th downtown. PPT would to thank Mayor Peduto and Envision Downtown for looking out for the 6,500 riders that use this stop everyday. New Transit App […]

Media Release: Transit Rider Real Time Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Campaign to Encourage Transit Riders’ Use of Real Time Technology Pittsburgh, PA – January 25, 2016 – Pittsburghers for Public Transit is organizing a series of Downtown canvassing days to spread awareness of real time services available to transit riders. In the cold winter months waiting for a bus can be increasingly […]

News for 1/18-1/22/16

Don’t forget to register for the Summit Against Racism! Join us on Saturday 1/23 for a full day of discussion and learning. We are participating in a panel at 230 pm, on “Building Equitable Communities: Strategies for Tenant and Community Organizing.” Long Hall, Pgh Theological Seminary, Room 216 -Track – Housing SESSION BLOCK 3 – […]

PPT supports Port Authority’s proposed fare reduction!

Port Authority proposed a new fare policy that includes reducing the Zone 2 fare from 3.75 to 2.50. This is great news! Other details of the proposal are here. These are our responses. The public comment period lasts for 60 days and we hope riders come out to tell Port Authority what they think! More details […]

Join PPT at the Summit Against Racism

Please join PPT at the Summit Against Racism on Sat Jan 23! It will be a day filled with great workshops starting at 8am. PPT is committed to ensuring that there is affordable housing near transit lines and amenities. We are participating in a panel at 230 pm, on “Building Equitable Communities: Strategies for Tenant and Community Organizing.” […]

Fall Fundraising Campaign Results

PPT raised $8,000 in our fall fundraising campaign!! Over 100 people donated! Thank you all so much for your support. We are celebrating a great year of defending and expanding public transit and are excited for all we can do in 2016!