Congrats to our new(ish) Communications Director, Dan Yablonsky, and all the other amazing activists nominated for "Who's Next: Community Leaders & Activists"!!!
š£š£Special shoutouts to all the PPT members and partners nominated. Our struggle is interconnected: Heather McClain at Healthy Ride PGH // Christina Acuna Castillo at Pittsburgh UNITED // Alisa Marie at Access Mob Pittsburgh // Christian Carter at Alliance for Police Accountability-APA // Jeimy Ibarra at Casa San JosĆ© // Alyssa P. Lyon at Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment GroupDaniel Yablonsky, Pittsburghers for Public Transit
Read about Who's Next: Community Leaders and Activists here: bit.ly/2GEtG2N
Get your tickets for the Who's Next: Community Leaders and Activists happy hour: bit.ly/2GHo1Jb
PUBLIC MEETING - Tuesday, Feb 19 - How can Second Ave/the 885 corridor be improved for transit, bike, ped access and safety? Attend the meeting to share your ideas.Do you live near, work near, or drive on State Route 885, Second Avenue? The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission invites you to attend an informational gathering session focused on transportation issues and needs along the State Route 885/Second Avenue corridor between the 10th Street Bridge and the interchange with State Route 837 just south of the Glenwood Bridge. Please plan to attend so that you can provide us your input on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 anytime between 5:00-7:00 PM at the International Union of Operating Engineers located at 300 Saline Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Hope to see you there!
Gentrification listed as a top reason that transit agencies are losing ridership.
"Chicago, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Los Angeles showed the greatest decline in transit access for lower-income movers."
#mostlivablecity???? #namethatbusstop
How Can Transit Agencies Win Back Their Riders?
usa.streetsblog.org
Subprime auto loans, gentrification and, yes, Uber and Lyft are hurting transit ridership. But a new TransitCenter survey says better service can win them back.[SPOILER ALERT!] "According to Inrix, the best way to remedy congestion issues is to invest in [public] transportation systems."
Whether you're on a bus or stuck in traffic, everyone needs to call your reps and demand increased funding for public transit.
New Study Says Pittsburgh Traffic Ranks Among Worst in Nation
pittsburgh.cbslocal.com
A new study says that Pittsburgh has some of the worst traffic in the country.We're diving into the history books tonight for our East Busway Extension brainstorm. Join us to help shape a participatory planning process for the campaign - 60 Blvd of the Allies, 6pm social hour. 7pm meeting: www.facebook.com/events/290703821594067/
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PPT at MLK Day at Kelly Strayhorn Theater
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Why rally to stop cuts to the 61 A,B, and C buses? “This is my only way to work!”
When told that the Port Authority has proposed a cut in service frequency to the 61C, Derek Gordon, who works for the Steelers, said: “This is my only way to work!” He has a flex schedule, and service frequency is important for being able to plan his commute from day to day. Along with our […]
Build Ridership Not Walls! DCTR Coalition Rally
February 8th, 2018 OurĀ Donāt Criminalize Transit Riders coalition delegated County Executive Rich FitzgeraldĀ on Thursday, January 18th, to call on him to take a public position opposing fare enforcement policing on public transit. Nearly 30 riders went to his office at the County Courthouse; we were met by six police officers, and were refused an opportunity […]
FAQ about Port Authority’s Proposed “Proof of Payment” Fare Enforcement
Infographic credit: Christina Castillo