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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 […]
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. ...