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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: […]
PPT Coordinating Committee Election Season: Nominate Fellow Organizers to Lead PPT
Join the core team of people who coordinate the direction of Pittsburghers for Public Transit. Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots, democratic, member-led organization that fights for racial justice and public transit as a human right. PPT’s Coordinating Committee is the equivalent of our board of directors. We are looking for people who understand […]
Mark your calendars! October 6 Transit Rider Unions from across the country will tell politicians to #TrustRidersFundTransit!! Like Transit Riders of the United States Together & RSVP to the FB event to learn more: www.facebook.com/events/edit/330523644827275
Its September 2020 – the year of a transit-decimating pandemic – and the @PGHtransit Board has only heard from 2 people outside of PPT.
Structural changes are needed to bring riders to the table. Here's PPT's list of actions the Board can take now: www.pittsburghforpublictransit.org/ppt-recommendations-for-paac-public-engagement-improvement/
How Port Authority Can Improve Its Board Engagement Policies - Pittsburghers for Public Transit
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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 o...Port Authority's announcement delivers wins to communities who have long-been fighting for better weekend service. Thank you Port Authority and long-live the power of community organizing! www.pittsburghforpublictransit.org/huge-win-for-riders-port-authority-plans-to-redistribute-servi...
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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 A...🔥READ IT HERE!!🔥 PPT's new report "No Greater Need, No Greater Opportunity: The Time for COVID-19 Fare Relief for Low-Income Riders is Now" ow.ly/bE5t50BBKCN
PennDOT's Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds projects to encourage biking, walking, & transit. Many of these projects make active, clean transportation possible (but some are car-oriented projects in disguise).
Which is which? Find out here: www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2020/08/31/Southwestern-Pennsylvania-Commission-transpor...
Southwestern Pa. Commission grants help fund 16 transit projects worth $110 million
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Grants from two commission programs will complete funding for special transportation projects throughout the 10-county region.