Better Transit Starts Here

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. Please complete this survey to let them know what you think! Attend the next  hearing to learn more and deliver your comments (no need to sign […]

During their meeting on Feb 16, Allegheny County Council unanimously approved a motion (sponsored by Councilwoman Denise Ranalli-Russell) urging the Port Authority to reinstate weekend service on the 89 Garfield bus. (for full text of motion, see below) Residents began a robust campaign for service this fall, with support from the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation and […]

Feb 11, 2016 Contact: Molly Nichols, 412-216-9659, molly@pittsburghforpublictransit.org Pittsburghers for Public Transit is deeply concerned and upset about the killing of Bruce Kelley, Jr. by Port Authority police. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. We are also deeply concerned about the use of the police dog on a person, […]

Port Authority will officially open discussion on it’s fare policy proposal today! We are encouraging folks to come out to the hearings, learn more about the proposal, and tell the Port Authority what you think!

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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.” […]

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!

Pittsburghers for Public Transit has many questions about the proposed transit project, which would provide a connection between Oakland and Hazelwood. Jonah McAllister-Erickson, along with a few other PPT members, attended the public meeting about the project on December 7th. Here is his report of the evening, along with the questions we posed: A standing […]

Dozens of transit riders and community members came out to speak and to stand together in the fight for better bus service. Many testimonies and heartfelt accounts were given about the lack of service and its effect on individuals from all walks of life. Groups from Penn Hills, Garfield, and Perry Highway came out in support […]