More than 100 riders came to PRT's info session on September 12th to raise concerns about changes, but PRT refuses to publish the recording of the meeting!
More than 100 riders attended PRT’s info session last night to voice serious concerns about changes being made to the 61D, 71A, 71C, and 71D because of the new BRTx (Bus Rapid Transit University Line) service plan. But PRT won't publish the video of the meeting! We published this blog with quotes from riders, because their stories are crucial and PRT is trying to drown them out. We all know that these changes will make our access worse, so we need to keep on sharing our stories. Here's some of what was said at the meeting:
"I’m a student, a freelance interpreter who travels around the city, and also a carer for my grandmother. I rely heavily on the ability to get downtown, and these line changes are cutting my transportation options in half." - CJ
"Unless PRT is willing to pay riders for these transfers, this is a PROBLEM. People don’t have extra money for bus transfers. Make it make sense!” - Noelle C.
"Today I am able to take the 61 C/D and 65 bus ot get to Duquesne University from Squirrel Hill. After Oct. 1 I will only be able to take 61C to get to work because the 61D will not go all the way home and the 65 is being detoured AWAY from Duquesne University.” - Kate L.
Read what riders said said during the September 12th meeting, and join us on September 29th to rally and give testimony in front of the PRT Board!
