Image description: Portrait of PPT Member Lorena Pena with a caption that reads “Lorena Pena PPT Member organizing with the Latino Community for better transit.” next to text that reads “Summer Member Drive”

“The Latino Community is an important and growing part of Pittsburgh. They rely on public transit, and so does everyone!” – Lorena Pena, PPT Member & Latino Community Advocate // “La comunidad latina es una parte importante y en crecimiento de Pittsburgh. Dependen del transporte público, ¡y todos también!” – Lorena Peña, miembro de PPT y defensora de la comunidad latina

Image description: illustration from PPT artist Neve Monroe-Anderson shows 5 people standing together on top of a bus holding signs. One of them is a transit worker. One is wearing a PPT t-shirt. One is in a wheelchair.

PPT is fighting for new transit lines and new transit leaders. // PPT está luchando por nuevas líneas de tránsito y nuevos líderes de tránsito.

Donate to become a PPT Member during our summer drive! Help propel our campaigns for expanded service, affordable fares, equitable infrastructure, and funding to meet all of our needs. // ¡Done para convertirse en miembro de PPT durante nuestra campaña de verano! Ayude a impulsar nuestras campañas para ampliar el servicio, tarifas asequibles, infraestructura equitativa y financiación para satisfacer todas nuestras necesidades.

Lorena Pena is helping PPT organize for better transit with the latino community. Here’s what she has to say about her work: // Lorena Peña está ayudando a PPT a organizarse para un mejor tránsito con la comunidad latina. Esto es lo que tiene que decir sobre su trabajo:

“I have been a member of Pittsburghers for Public Transit for two years. I support their laudable mission to ensure that all Pittsburgh residents have access to  efficient and equitable public transportation through advocacy campaigns, community collaboration, projects, and partnerships. As a Latina, I am proud to  be part of an organization that promotes social inclusion and equity. 

“He sido miembro de Pittsburghers for Public Transit durante dos años. Apoyó su loable misión de garantizar que todos los residentes de Pittsburgh tengan acceso a transporte público eficiente y equitativo a través de campañas de promoción, colaboración comunitaria, proyectos y asociaciones. Como latina, estoy orgullosa de ser parte de una organización que promueve la inclusión social y la equidad.

The Latino community is an important and growing part of Pittsburgh’s  population. For many Latinos, public transportation is crucial for overcoming economic and linguistic barriers, allowing them to integrate into city life. The  opportunity to provide our community with a train/bus tour to teach them how  to purchase the Connect card, how to use transportation apps, and the possibility  of accessing jobs, medical appointments, and essential services is a great  initiative by PPT. 

La comunidad latina es una parte importante y creciente de la población de Pittsburgh. Para muchos latinos, el transporte público es crucial para superar las barreras económicas y lingüísticas, permitiéndoles integrarse a la vida de la ciudad. La oportunidad de brindarle a nuestra comunidad un recorrido en tren/autobús para enseñarles cómo comprar la tarjeta Connect, cómo usar aplicaciones de transporte y la posibilidad de acceder a empleos, citas médicas y servicios esenciales es una gran iniciativa de PPT.

By advocating for more accessible and reliable transportation services, PPT  ensures that all citizens have equal opportunities regardless of their background. In the long term, we will consolidate a positive impact and increase community support for PPT initiatives.”

Al abogar por servicios de transporte más accesibles y confiables, PPT garantiza que todos los ciudadanos tengan las mismas oportunidades independientemente de su origen. A largo plazo, consolidaremos un impacto positivo y aumentaremos el apoyo de la comunidad a las iniciativas PPT.”Lorena Pena, PPT Member

– Lorena Pena, PPT Member and Latino Community Advocate

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Image description: full illustration of Neve Monroe-Anderson’s illustration shows 6 people standing on top of a bus holding signs and flags cheering for PPT. Text is overlaid on the bus that says “We Ride Together”.