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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Future of Transit Justice Graphic Novel Series
Are you an activist-minded illustrator or graphic novelist? A movement artist who is skilled at sketch-noting? Looking to make a little extra money and help out a good cause at the same time? PPT wants to visualize the future of transit justice and we need you. An expanded, accessible transit network to connect our region […]
#FAIRFARES Kicks-off w Amazing Transit Rider Power: Photos + News Coverage
This. Is. Our. Moment. The time for #FairFares is NOW Over 60 attendees gathered today under the mural of Martin Luther King at the Wilkinsburg Busway Station 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 […]
PAAC’s new Public Engagement Series “Public Transit: A Community Discussion”
This is big. For the first time in recent history, Port Authority is planning to hold a series of community engagement sessions to hear directly from riders about some of the projects that they have planned. This is no doubt because riders like you have been vocal in saying that riders deserve to have a […]
#FairFares Platform Launch & Press Conference
Coalition launches new #FairFares platform to transform Port Authority’s Fare Policy February 4th, 9am, South Ave & Hay St near MLK East Busway Wilkinsberg Station Join a strong coalition of organizations as we launch a new #FairFares platform to transform Port Authority’s fare system to be affordable, accessible, and equitable for all riders in Allegheny […]
Participate in a Study on the Effects of Bus Stop Consolidation
PPT Member, Swetha Jasti, is doing a study on how bus stop consolidation is affecting communities. Help her out and get involved! Riders and operators of the 16-Brighton or 51-Carrick: are you interested in participating in research on bus stop consolidation? Your contribution will be part of a research project that aims to place riders […]
Victory for Grassroots Public Transit! + PHOTOS!
240+ supporters!Raised $18,000+!PPT is rising for transit justice! It is time to celebrate! PPT is about to close out a wildly successful year-end fundraising campaign! Together, our grassroots network mobilized over 240 supporters to raise over $18,000! We did this as a team, coming together to say that public transit is a human right! That bus […]
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.