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Transit Rider’s Open Letter: Transit Still Moves Our City
Public transit = healthcare, food access, jobs. COVID-19 must not threaten our system. Pittsburghers for Public Transit is joining transit riders across Pennsylvania and the nation to call on our elected representatives to pass a robust transit stimulus package. We need to protect and expand our public transit system during these challenging times so that we […]
Port Authority’s Q1 Service Adjustments, with comment from @PGH_Bus_Info Hotline
Each quarter the Port Authority adjusts its transit schedules and routes to account for rider’s requests, ridership shifts, construction, road closures and/or all of the other unexpected hiccups that might affect Pittsburgh roads. Additionally, Port Authority’s new Bus Stop Consolidation program aims to eliminate 20-30% of stops in the entire system. PPT’s feelings about this […]
New Graphic Novel Series on the Future of Transit Justice
PPT members are creating a graphic novel series on transit justice, and we want you to join in PPT Members are planning big things for our March General Meeting. Together we’re creating a Transit Justice Graphic Novel series. The first topic will be on #FairFares. How will the world be different when we have organized […]
Beyond the East Busway! A Campaign Planning Meeting
On March 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm, PPT will hold a community meeting to plan next steps on the Beyond the East Busway Campaign. We want you and your neighbors involved! Pittsburghers for Public Transit is working with communities on a rider-led campaign to extend the East Busway through the Mon Valley to […]
Bus stop consolidation: PAAC must prove the benefit outweighs the harm
On February 20th, 2020 Port Authority announced that it would slow down on its plan to consolidate bus stops along all 97 of its bus routes. Instead of evaluating new routes for stop consolidation every 3-months, it will move to a 6-month schedule. This is no doubt a win for riders. The slower schedule will […]
SIGN-ON: join the call for #FairFares now
On February 4th, to celebrate Rosa Parks’ birthday and National Transit Equity Day, over 60 attendees gathered to launch the new #FairFares Coalition & Policy Platform. The platform is the culmination of years of advocacy and efforts by thousands of riders– canvassing, signing petitions, mailing postcards, rallying, testifying for fare equity and decriminalization of fare […]
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.