Congratulations to the new PPT Board Members, elected by our general membership to lead us 2025-2027! Pittsburghers for Public Transit is a democratic, grassroots, member-led union of transit riders and workers. Each Spring into Summer, our members participate in a democratic process to determine a new group of leaders who will join our organization’s highest […] The post Election Results! New Board Members Elected to Lead Pittsburghers for Public Transit, ’25-’27 appeared first on Pi...| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
Image Description: PPT members on a Bus Stop Audit stand in front of a pink, green, yellow and red mural of two women’s faces with the word “Allentown” above them, on Beltzhoover Ave. DEADLINE: September 22, 2025 11:59pm ESTNo matter what place you call home, everyone in Allegheny County deserves safe, accessible, affordable, and reliable […] The post Apply Today! PPT’s New Organizing Fellowship Will Train More Transit Advocates in the South Hilltop appeared first on Pittsburghers f...| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
Image Description: PPT member and staff, one in a pink shirt and one in yellow, high five while smiling at the annual PPT summer party. Last Wednesday, 100 PPT members and friends gathered at the lovely Olympia park to enjoy yummy food, excellent music, and–most importantly–the company of some of the best organizers, friends, and […] The post Recap & Photos: PPT community finds joy, reconnection at annual summer party appeared first on Pittsburghers for Public Transit.| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
This year, PPT has grown and changed in ways we are thrilled and challenged by: we’ve conducted multiple paid organizing fellowships developing talent in our community, we’ve hired new staff, and we’ve brought over 25,000 new contacts into our universe (!!!), partially through the massive upscaling of our statewide campaign. When we take stock of […] The post PPT changes membership definition to more accurately reflect our community appeared first on Pittsburghers for Public Transit.| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
Image Description: “Press Statement” in black text above logos of Transit for All PA!, Transit Forward Philadelphia, and Pittsburghers for Public Transit. Below is a picture of transit advocates and legislators holding colorful “Transit for All PA!” signs. Note: This was also posted on the Transit for All PA! Campaign Updates page. Transit Riders Denounce […] The post Transit Riders Denounce Senate Republicans for Passing a Bill that Would Deepen Transit Crisis appeared first on Pit...| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
Multi-talented PPT member Marcelese Cooper, a film professor and artist, recently made an informative–and gorgeous–animated video describing what the transit crisis means for Pittsburgh and the state. They also include important action steps to take to prevent these cuts from happening. Check out the video below to learn more about the state of transit funding […] The post New video: What does budget overtime mean for PRT and Pennsylvania? appeared first on Pittsburghers for Public Tran...| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
En el contexto actual de intensificación de los ataques contra las personas marginadas y los bienes públicos, Pittsburghers for Public Transit se solidariza con nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados, muchos de los cuales dependen del transporte público como medio principal para ir al trabajo, asistir a la escuela, comprar alimentos, acceder a la atención […] The post Conozca Sus Derechos si Encuentra Agentes de Inmigración en el Tránsito Público appeared first on Pittsburg...| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
In our current climate of intensifying attacks on marginalized people and public goods, Pittsburghers for Public Transit stands in solidarity with our immigrant and refugee communities, many of whom rely on public transit as a primary means to go to work, attend schools, buy groceries, access healthcare and attend places of worship. We are organized […] The post Know Your Rights on Public Transit appeared first on Pittsburghers for Public Transit.| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
It’s been a huge year for our movement for transit justice. Celebrate our wins, plan our next moves, and (most importantly) have fun with neighbors and friends! Wednesday, August 13, 5:30pm-8:30pmOlympia Park Shelter House1010 Virginia AvePittsburgh, PA 15211Pay What You Can – No One Turned Away For Lack of Funds! The event will be a […] The post PPT Summer Party Gunna Party Hard – Join us! appeared first on Pittsburghers for Public Transit.| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
Join us for a statewide all-hands call to learn what’s happening with the PA budget, and how we can win Transit for All PA! Tuesday, 7/29, 5:30-7 on Zoom We know that public transit is a lifeline for everyone in Pennsylvania, no matter if they live in small towns, big cities, suburbs, or rural areas. But funding […] The post Transit for All PA! Statewide All-Hands Call on July 29th appeared first on Pittsburghers for Public Transit.| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
Conozca Sus Derechos si Encuentra Agentes de Inmigración en el Tránsito Público| Pittsburghers for Public Transit
[Image Description: Black text reads “Breaking: PRT proposes devastating transit service cuts. Our coalition has a better idea.” on a white background with a red star. Below, many hands hold up colorful signs that read “Transit for All PA!”, “Transit Moves Us”, and “Dignity for Intercity Bus Riders”.] Devestating cuts to transit service have been […]| Pittsburghers for Public Transit