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New PPT Report: Why We Need a COVID-19 Transit Fare Relief Program for Low-Income Riders
Pittsburgh PA – On Tuesday, September 22, Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) published a new report detailing why the Port Authority should immediately implement a transit fare relief program for low-income riders titled “No Greater Need, No Greater Opportunity: The Time for COVID-19 Fare Relief for Low-Income Riders is Now.” This new report lays out […]
Huge Win for Riders! “Port Authority Plans To Redistribute Service To Meet Demand”
Listening to feedback and moving resources to support core riders, this is what transit equity is all about. In a massive win that riders have been fighting for since the start of COVID-19, the Port Authority announced on Thursday that it would redistribute service from low ridership lines to better serve riders in high-ridership communities! […]
COVID FARE RELIEF NOW: Rally Planned to Release New Report
COVID has threatened transit riders and our transit system like never before. To get both back on their feet, Port Authority must implement an emergency low-income fare now! Join PPT to release a new report authored by our members that lays out the case for why Port Authority can’t afford to wait on piloting a […]
#TrustRidersFundTransit! National Transit Rider Day-of-Action
#TrustRidersFundTransit is on October 6th is organized by Transit Riders of the US Together (TRUST), an emerging coalition of Transit Rider Unions from across the country On October 6th, transit riders across the country will call on Congress and their local agencies to #TrustRidersFundTransit! This day to action will pressure elected officials to pass $32B […]
How Port Authority Can Improve Its Board Engagement Policies
The Port Authority Board of Directors has a public engagement problem. The Port Authority’s Board of Directors is the Agency’s highest decision-making body. They meet monthly (with the exception of August) to make major decisions about the agency’s finances, governance, performance oversight, technology, planning, and stakeholder engagement. (…yes, pretty much everything that happens at Port […]
Tell Port Authority that BLACK LIVES MATTER. Support Transit Workers 9/2 @ 4pm
Stand with transit workers this Wednesday and assert their right to say that Black Lives Matter. On July 22nd Port Authority amended its dress code and began punishing local transit workers for wearing buttons and masks that read, “Black Lives Matter”. At least two workers have been sent home and disciplined for wearing “Black Lives […]
Folks are still out here fighting for public transit - and they need you more than ever. Don't let #GivingTuesday pass by without organizing for our freedom to move. www.pittsburghforpublictransit.org/transit-toward-transformation-donate-to-ppts-year-end-fundraiser/
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“When we expand public transit, we expand what is possible for future generations.” We’ve always known that transit is essential for riders. But this pandemic has shown us that that we’re all ...We won weekend service on nearly all Local routes! This #GivingTuesday join a movement of riders who are expanding safe, fast, affordable public transit for all. www.pittsburghforpublictransit.org/how-to-win-weekend-service-ms-teaira-collins/
How We Won Weekend Service: Ms. Teaira Collins - Pittsburghers for Public Transit
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“My grandmother always taught me to fight for what is right.”A message from Teaira Collins, PPT Member and Leader of the 93-Hazelwood Campaign:My son Judah is the light of my life. He has down syn...2020 has been a tough year. But progress is still possible: this past week, Port Authority began running new and permanent weekend service on the 20, 22, 29, 36, 39, 60, 74, 93 routes!
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2020 has been a tough year. But progress is still possible.
For our year-end fundraiser PPT is telling the stories of people who organized for expanded transit - and won! Stay tuned for these inspiring stories. Donate to PPT to support this work! www.pittsburghforpublictransit.org/transit-toward-transformation-donate-to-ppts-year-end-fundraiser/
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“When we expand public transit, we expand what is possible for future generations.” We’ve always known that transit is essential for riders. But this pandemic has shown us that that we’re all ...Our family at the Alliance for Police Accountability-APA is holding a Campaign Training this December. This is crucial opportunity for us to build grassroots progressive power in Allegheny County. Learn more and sign up for the training here: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSenNh2ccfGMnjnAaplqteaPMwOJ4jqxb7HptRYxygMV2RgncQ/viewform
Campaign Training: Take Power 2021
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Sponsored by the Alliance For Police Accountability, the goal of Take Power 2021: From Protest to Power is to equip people with the tools necessary to transform their communities and gain real power. ...