Better Transit Starts Here

A coalition of groups concerned about Port Authority’s plan to use armed police officers for fare enforcement is turning up the heat against the policy. The coalition began gathering signatures on petitions at light-rail stations Wednesday and posted a petition online to collect more signatures. In addition, there will be a public meeting at 6 […]

PPT was recently referenced in a New York Times article about Pittsburgh’s relationship to Uber. from the article: In January, Pittsburghers for Public Transit, a nonprofit representing bus drivers and riders, organized a #DeleteUber social media campaign and a street demonstration against the company’s decision to continue airport service when taxi drivers had halted rides […]

Port Authority released their fare enforcement policy: Here is the coalition’s earlier request to meet with the Port Authority about the policy, including our specific requests. We think a policy with such significant impact on riders should be influenced by the public. May 9th 2017 Dear Ellen McLean and Jeff Letwin, We understand that the […]

A huge win for Mifflin Estates! Props to everyone who helped make this happen! Port Authority says it will restore service to Mifflin Estates, use part surplus to balance proposed budget by Ed Blazina, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Starr Magwood has watched for more than five years as her neighbors at Mifflin Estates in West Mifflin […]

PPT is very pleased to announce that Laura Wiens has accepted our offer to become the PPT Director. She will start in mid-June, and Molly’s last day will be June 30th. Please join us in welcoming Laura in her new role! Laura has been involved with Pittsburghers for Public Transit since 2013, and is a […]

In response to concerns from advocates, Port Authority delays implementation of proof of payment on the T. Representatives from Casa San Jose, Alliance for Police Accountability, Pghers for Public Transit, the Thomas Merton Center, and the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network at the Port Authority board meeting to share concerns about the proof of payment policy. […]

Media Release: Position on Bus Rapid Transit, April 5, 2017 Pittsburghers for Public Transit sees opportunities with the Bus Rapid Transit project proposal, but we also have many concerns and unanswered questions—about both the project and the public process. 60,000 transit riders are in the corridor between Downtown, Uptown, Oakland, and beyond each day. There […]

Molly Nichols, the current Director of PPT, will be moving with her family to Tacoma, Washington this summer. We are acting very quickly to hire a new director, aiming for a June start date, which would allow for some overlap with Molly to ease the transition. Job description is below. Please submit resume and 1 […]

Mifflin Estates Transit Campaign Intensifies! Thanks to the hard work of residents at Mifflin Estates, on March 7th, County Council put forth a motion to urge Port Authority to support the reinstating of bus service to the community. The motion was sponsored by Rep. Bob Macey who is the county council representative for West Mifflin. […]

Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT) is celebrating National Transit Worker Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 21st. PPT encourages riders and residents to thank our Port Authority bus and rail operators and maintenance workers for keeping us moving. We are coordinating over a dozen volunteers to distribute thank you cards and candy to transit riders, who […]

PPT co-sponsored a rally and march this past Saturday Feb 4 to challenge Uber and their relationship to our City. While PPT recognizes the value of on-demand transportation service in our region, we want to challenge Uber’s business model, which skirts regulations and restricts workers’ rights to organize. We are also concerned about the partnership […]

PPT had its first monthly meeting the day after the housing victory, and there was a feeling of excitement and pride. Folks involved in different campaigns and causes gathered around the table, and had a conversation about the need for recognizing the intersections of all our identities and standing in solidarity with each others’ fights […]