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PPT Members Call on Port Authority Board to Take Action for Transit Equity during Covid-19
Dozens of PPT members address the board on 3 priority areas of concern On May 29, 31 speakers organized by PPT addressed the Port Authority board (testimony begins at 22:10) to raise concerns and provide actionable solutions on fares, transit funding, the use of data/public engagement in decision-making. The powerful testimony showed why the Port […]
Black Lives Matter must be at the heart of the fight for Transit Justice
Pittsburghers for Public Transit stands with the International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and the Labor Network for Sustainability in affirming that Black Lives Matter and calling for Justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Ahmaud Arbery. The outrage at a white supremacist system that is fueling protests across the country must be kept […]
Transit Equity Day Organizers in Solidarity with ATU, ATU Local 1005, Minneapolis and TWU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Asman, Labor Network for Sustainability, 714-651-6170, Basav Sen, Institute for Policy Studies, 202-997-0479 MAY 31, 2020–(TAKOMA PARK, MD)–The Coalition that organizes Transit Equity Day, which takes place each year on Rosa Parks’ birthday, stands in solidarity with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and its Local 1005, Minneapolis–some of whose members are refusing to transport police […]
More, Not Less: Transit Justice Townhall on Port Authority’s Covid-19 Response
Covid-19 has exposed the cracks in our system and pushed transit riders to the brink. Will our transit system rise to the occasion and support essential riders? Or will we have to fight for the change to improve our lives? What: Transit Justice Townhall on Covid-19 ResponseWhen: June 10th, 7pmWhere: via Zoom The people riding […]
Sign-up to Get Masks to Fellow Transit Riders
Transit is more important than ever. We need 50 volunteers to help PPT distribute masks to essential transit riders. Earlier this month, PPT members raised money to purchase 2,100 masks for essential workers who are riding transit every day. Now we need help packaging and distributing these masks over the next two weeks. We’re going […]
80+ PA Orgs, Unions, and Electeds Demand that the Turnpike Fulfill its Transit Funding Responsibilities, Call for Expanded Transit Trust Fund
Transit is essential. Pennsylvania needs stable funding for public transit. On Thursday, May 14th, 82 organizations, unions, and elected officials across the state of Pennsylvania called on state legislators to ensure that the PA Turnpike fulfills its $450 million transit funding obligations until 2023, or until a sustainable, dedicated alternative funding source is secured. This […]
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.