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Sen Toomey: will you stand up for transit? PPT Member Rahul encourages $32B for Covid recovery
On Friday, July 10th, PPT Member Rahul Amruthapuri joined immigrant justice orgs Asia Pacific American Labor Alliance, New Sanctuary Movement, CWS, NACASEK, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and the Value Our Families coalition to speak to Senator Toomey’s office about the measures that immigrants need to in order to recover from Covid-19 and anti-immigrant […]
PPT’s 2020 Elections for Coordinating Committee Seats
Overview Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots, democratic, member-led organization that fights for racial justice and public transit as a human right. Each July, the organization holds elections for its members to elect a slate of candidates to serve for two years on the Coordinating Committee. The Coordinating Committee is PPT’s equivalent to a […]
PPT’s Mask Distros Inspire Transit Rider Action Across the County
We’re excited that the national public transit think-tank, TransitCenter, choose to profile how Pittsburghers for Public Transit members were able to fundraise over $4,000 in 1-day, purchase thousands of masks, mobilize almost 50 volunteers to hand them out, and then organize over 100 people to turn out to our Transit Justice Townhall! What a lift! […]
Local legislators call for Port Authority to implement emergency low-income fare program
We all rely on low-income essential workers to keep us moving. Now we have to keep them moving with an emergency low-income fare program in Allegheny County. On Tuesday, June 23rd, Bethany Hallam, Allegheny County Council Member At-Large, released a letter signed by 19+ Local, County and State Legislators asking Port Authority leadership to implement […]
How to Celebrate Juneteenth in PGH 2020
Lots of incredible organizers have put together a long list of events and direct actions to celebrate Juneteenth this year. Join one, celebrate liberation, and spread the word. We’re not free until we’re all free. Friday 6/19 Antwon Rose II Action and Balloon Release Presented by Michelle Kenney, ROC Nation, 1Hood Media, and Y.B.M.Q.K. Time: […]
PPT Coordinating Committee Election Season: Nominate Fellow Organizers to Lead PPT
Join the core team of people who coordinate the direction of Pittsburghers for Public Transit. Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a grassroots, democratic, member-led organization that fights for racial justice and public transit as a human right. PPT’s Coordinating Committee is the equivalent of our board of directors. We are looking for people who understand […]
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!
You can help fuel this people-powered movement. Give at bit.ly/givetransit
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. ...