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The High Cost of Transit, and Transit-Oriented Development
Photo credit: Ryan Deto, Pittsburgh CityPaper “When it comes to building affordable housing, there is no better place to do so than near public transportation. Since low-income people are less likely to own cars than higher-income individuals, good access to public transit is necessary for affordable-housing dwellers to travel to work, visit family and […]
Residents and Riders speak up at PAAC Board Meeting about the negative impact of the BRT in their communities:
Great Press Coverage on Possible BRT Impact on Duquesne and Braddock communities. If you missed the meeting, you can still email comments and concerns around the BRT proposal to brt@portauthority.org. — Residents and community representatives from Duquesne and Braddock highlighted the consequences of less frequent service along the key 61 A,B,C & D routes, along […]
Post Gazette Covers PPT’s Demands around Port Authority CEO Search
“The group recently presented the authority with a letter calling for the agency to allow groups to participate in the process and identifying the qualities it wants to see in a new CEO. “We respectfully request that, as an important public asset, the public be given an opportunity to weigh in on the final selection […]
Transit Riders Testify Against Port Authority Policy Proposal of Armed Police Fare Checkers
Nearly 30 community activists, transit riders and allies gave powerful testimony at today’s Port Authority Board Meeting in opposition to the proposal for armed police to check fares on the T! Speakers addressed concerns around police’s racial profiling of black and brown communities, the criminalization of youth and the poor, the risks of deportation for […]
PPT Demands Public Process in Port Authority CEO Search
PPT presented the following letter to the Port Authority Board today, naming specific qualities that should be looked for in a Port Authority CEO, and requesting a public process to screen candidates for the position: —– To the Port Authority Board and CEO Hiring Committee, The Port Authority plays a key role in shaping the […]
Port Authority Delays Implementing “Proof of Payment” System on the T
The Port Authority has just announced a postponement of the implementation of the “Proof of Payment” system on the T until at least October! While we agree that the implementation should be delayed, we are disappointed that the Port Authority has not addressed our coalition’s concerns about the use of armed Port Authority police to […]
“Groups Train Volunteers to Oppose Port Authority Fare Enforcement Policy”
“We’re talking about for less than $5, we’re going to give people a citation up to $300,” Brandi Fisher of the Alliance for Police Accountability said during a presentation about the policy before training began. “We’ve already seen across America where very small incidents can lead to someone’s death.” from the Post Gazette article by […]
Port Authority Holding Community Meetings on BRT
Port Authority is holding BRT community education and feedback meetings in Oakland: June 19+28 Uptown: June 20 Greenfield and Squirrel Hill: June 27 Downtown: June 28 Come out and give your input on station location, and find out your how bus service in your community will be impacted. Folks that ride the 61a, 61b, 61c, […]
“Coalition ‘disappointed’ with Port Authority fare enforcement policy meeting”
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 calls for more equitable partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies
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 […]
PPT has serious concerns about fare enforcement policy
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 […]
Mifflin Estates wins bus service!!!
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 […]