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Join PA riders & workers to talk the transit crisis w Senator Bob Casey – 7/28, 5pm
PA needs Senator Bob Casey to step up big for public transit. On July 28th, join transit riders and workers from across PA for some real-talk about why we need $32B in COVID relief for public transit. Pennsylvania’s public transit is on the edge of disaster. Transit ridership has cratered during the COVID-19 crisis and […]
Sen Toomey: will you stand up for transit? PPT Member Rahul encourages $32B for Covid recovery
On Friday, July 10th, PPT Member Rahul Amruthapuri joined immigrant justice orgs Asia Pacific American Labor Alliance, New Sanctuary Movement, CWS, NACASEK, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and the Value Our Families coalition to speak to Senator Toomey’s office about the measures that immigrants need to in order to recover from Covid-19 and anti-immigrant […]
PPT’s 2020 Elections for Coordinating Committee Seats
Overview Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots, democratic, member-led organization that fights for racial justice and public transit as a human right. Each July, the organization holds elections for its members to elect a slate of candidates to serve for two years on the Coordinating Committee. The Coordinating Committee is PPT’s equivalent to a […]
PPT’s Mask Distros Inspire Transit Rider Action Across the County
We’re excited that the national public transit think-tank, TransitCenter, choose to profile how Pittsburghers for Public Transit members were able to fundraise over $4,000 in 1-day, purchase thousands of masks, mobilize almost 50 volunteers to hand them out, and then organize over 100 people to turn out to our Transit Justice Townhall! What a lift! […]
Local legislators call for Port Authority to implement emergency low-income fare program
We all rely on low-income essential workers to keep us moving. Now we have to keep them moving with an emergency low-income fare program in Allegheny County. On Tuesday, June 23rd, Bethany Hallam, Allegheny County Council Member At-Large, released a letter signed by 19+ Local, County and State Legislators asking Port Authority leadership to implement […]
How to Celebrate Juneteenth in PGH 2020
Lots of incredible organizers have put together a long list of events and direct actions to celebrate Juneteenth this year. Join one, celebrate liberation, and spread the word. We’re not free until we’re all free. Friday 6/19 Antwon Rose II Action and Balloon Release Presented by Michelle Kenney, ROC Nation, 1Hood Media, and Y.B.M.Q.K. Time: […]
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#VoteTransit: Public Transit is a Mayoral Issue Local transit initiatives have the power to map Pittsburgh’s future cityscape, and along with it, improve housing equity and economic growth for all ...
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Our Communities Thrive When Public Transit Works! Public transit is a mayoral issue. As transit riders, we have the right to accessible, affordable, and effective transportation. Transportation makes ...
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A guide to the 2021 general election in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
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Are you ready for Nov. 2? Pittsburgh city paper breaks down key races ahead of the general election.