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300 Riders & Workers Across PA Join Transit Crisis Talk w Sen. Bob Casey
With fare hikes, layoffs and shutdowns on the horizon, transit riders & workers came together to push Senator Casey to champion $32B for transit’s COVID recovery. On Tuesday, July 28th, more than 300 transit riders and transit workers from across Pennsylvania participated in a virtual Transit Crisis Talk with PA Senator Bob Casey, calling on […]
CONTACT YOUR SENATORS: Push for $32B to Save transit & Save PA
The US House of Representatives passed a significant increase in COVID-19 relief funding for transit systems. But the Senate has yet to act. We need our Senators to be a transit champion and pass full funding for transit to keep riders — and the economy — moving. Public transit revenue has cratered during the COVID-19 […]
60+ PA Organizations Call on Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey to Pass $32 Billion to Keep Transit Moving
On Tuesday, July 21st, 62 community organizations, advocacy groups and unions across the state of Pennsylvania sent an open letter to PA Senators Casey and Toomey calling on them to champion a $32 Billion dollar COVID relief package for transit with the HEROES Act. Public transit in Pennsylvania is on the edge of disaster. Transit […]
Votes Are In: PPT Membership Elects New Coordinating Committee Members 2020
Pittsburghers for Public Transit believes in transparency, accountability, public participation, democracy, collaboration, and shared leadership. And we want to practice what we preach. So each year our organization runs an open nomination and election process for our general membership to choose 5 people to serve on our Coordinating Committee (aka our Board of Directors). The Coordinating Committee […]
PPT takes the National stage to fight for an emergency low-income fares program
In the last week, PPT has partnered with Green For All to take our call for an emergency low-income fare program to the national stage. Now more than ever, public transit must be treated as an essential life-sustaining service – like housing, food, and utilities. Just like other emergency programs have been created to assist […]
Join PA riders & workers to talk the transit crisis w Senator Bob Casey – 7/28, 5pm
PA needs Senator Bob Casey to step up big for public transit. On July 28th, join transit riders and workers from across PA for some real-talk about why we need $32B in COVID relief for public transit. Pennsylvania’s public transit is on the edge of disaster. Transit ridership has cratered during the COVID-19 crisis and […]
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. ...